VT

VT Series
Vitreous Enamel Power Resistors
RIEDON
Resistances from 0.1 Ohm to 100K Ohm
Tolerances to ±1%
All Welded Construction
High Overload and Pulse Handling Capability
Supplied in Bulk and Tape & Reel
Riedon's VT series, wirewound power resistors have excellent performance and reliability in a
moderate package size. Coated with vitreous enamel, they can operate in temperatures to +350°C
with no outgassing.
SPECIFICATIONS
Resistance Range Free Air Power Rating Resistance Tolerances Temperature Coefficient -
0.1 to 100K Ohms
3W, 5W, 7W, 10W, 14W ( Tambient = 25°C )
± 5%, 10% ( Selection Available for ± 1%, 2% )
± 200 ppm/°C Max. ( R >= 1 Ohm )
Consult Factory for R < 1 Ohm
Climactic Category -
55 / 200 / 55
Environmental and other performance specifications generally
Conform to BS CECC 40201-002 standards.
Type
Power Rating
( 25°C )
Maximum
Voltage
W MIN
W MAX
L (MAX)
Dimensions in (mm)
D (MAX)
I (NOM)
VT3
3
100
0.1
10K
0.52 (13)
0.22 (5.6)
1.18 (30) 0.032 (0.8)
VT5
5
160
0.1
20K
0.91 (23)
0.28 (7)
1.18 (30) 0.032 (0.8)
VT7
7
200
0.1
22K
0.87 (22)
0.32 (8)
1.18 (30) 0.032 (0.8)
VT10
10
500
0.1
68K
1.50 (38)
0.32 (8)
1.18 (30) 0.032 (0.8)
VT14
14
750
0.1
100K
2.13 (54)
0.32 (8)
1.18 (30) 0.032 (0.8)
d
Power Derating Curve
L
ØD
Ød
Ordering information:
Part Number - Resistance - Tolerance
Power Level %
I
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
0
50 100 150 200 250 300 350
Ambient Temperature °C
Example: VT-3 - 220 Ohm - 1%
Riedon Inc.
REV 12/02
300 Cypress Avenue
Alhambra CA 91801
www.riedon.com
(626) 284-9901
Fax: (626) 284-1704