PC, PCA Datasheet

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PC, PCA
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Wirewound/Metal Oxide Resistors, Commercial Power, Axial Lead
FEATURES
• High performance for low cost
• Meets or exceeds requirements of
EIA standard RS-344
• High power to size ratio
• Ceramic cases are available with circuit
board stand-offs (PCA Series)
• Special inorganic potting compound
and ceramic case provide high thermal
conductivity in a fireproof package
• Material categorization:
for definitions of compliance please see
www.vishay.com/doc?99912
Please reference the Vishay Dale closest equivalent:
• CP (www.vishay.com/doc?30213)
• CP High Volume (www.vishay.com/doc?30113)
Notes
• There may be slight differences between the PC, PCA product
and the applicable replacement.
• See the cross-reference file for a complete list of differences and
part number crosses:
www.vishay.net/files/Cross-Reference%20Data%20-%20PTNDR-022-2015%20Rev%200.pdf.
STANDARD ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GLOBAL
MODEL
HISTORICAL
MODEL
POWER RATING
P40 °C
W
PC-3
PC-5
PCA-5
PC-7
PCA-7
PC-10
PCA-10
PC-15
PCA-15
PC-20
PC-22
PC-25
3
5
5
7
7
10
10
15
15
20
22
25
PC-03
PC-05
PCA-05
PC-07
PCA-07
PC-10
PCA-10
PC-15
PCA-15
PC-20
PC-22
PC-25
RESISTANCE
RANGE

METAL OXIDE
2.001K to 33K
2.401K to 50K
2.401K to 50K
5.001K to 50K
5.001K to 50K
30.001K to 50K
30.001K to 50K
8.001K to 50K
8.001K to 50K
10.001K to 50K
-
RESISTANCE
RANGE

WIREWOUND
0.1 to 2K
0.1 to 2.4K
0.1 to 2.4K
0.1 to 5K
0.1 to 5K
0.1 to 30K
0.1 to 30K
0.1 to 8K
0.1 to 8K
0.1 to 10K
0.1 to 10K
0.1 to 10K
TOLERANCE
±%
WEIGHT
(typical)
g
5, 10
5, 10
5, 10
5, 10
5, 10
5, 10
5, 10
5, 10
5, 10
5, 10
5, 10
5, 10
3.4
4.8
5.0
6.8
7.0
9.5
9.9
16.8
17.4
22.8
24.5
37.0
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
Temperature Coefficient
Short Time Overload
Terminal Strength
Operating Temperature Range
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
Maximum Working Voltage
UNIT
ppm/°C
Ib
°C
VAC
V
WIREWOUND CHARACTERISTICS
± 300 for 1.0  and above, ± 600 below 1 
5 x rated power for 5 s
10 minimum
-65 to +275
1000
(P x R)1/2
METAL OXIDE CHARACTERISTICS
± 400
5 x rated power for 5 s
10 minimum
-65 to +225
1000
(P x R)1/2
GLOBAL PART NUMBER INFORMATION
Global Part Numbering example: PC-0522R00KE31 (Visit www.vishay.net SAP Parts Manual for all options)
P
C
-
0
5
2
2
R
0
0
K
E
3
1
GLOBAL MODEL
(5 or 6 digits)
VALUE
(5 digits)
TOLERANCE
(1 digit)
PACKAGING CODE
(3 digits)
SPECIAL
(up to 3 digits)
(See Standard Electrical
Specifications Global
Model column
for options)
R = Decimal
K = Thousand
15R00 = 15 
1K500 = 1.5 k
J=±5%
K = ± 10 %
E14 = Lead (Pb)-free bulk pack
E31 = Lead (Pb)-free four layer
bulk pack
E66 = Use for metal oxide values only
(Dash Number)
From 1 to 999
as applicable
NI =
Non-inductive
Historical Part Number example: PC-5-22-10 %
PC-5
22 
10 %
HISTORICAL MODEL
RESISTANCE VALUE
TOLERANCE
Revision: 05-Feb-16
Document Number: 31823
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DIMENSIONS in inches [millimeters]
PC
LL
1.0 [25.4] min.
PCA
W
LD
L
LL
1.0 [25.4] min.
L
H
H
H1
0.125 [3.18]
typical
LD
W
DIMENSIONS in inches [millimeters] (1)
GLOBAL
MODEL
(2)
L
± 0.031 [0.794]
0.875 [22.22]
0.875 [22.22]
0.875 [22.22]
1.391 [35.32]
1.391 [35.32]
1.875 [47.62]
1.875 [47.62]
1.875 [47.62]
1.875 [47.62]
2.500 [63.50]
2.500 [63.50]
2.500 [63.50]
PC-03
PC-05
PCA-05
PC-07
PCA-07
PC-10
PCA-10
PC-15
PCA-15
PC-20
PC-22
PC-25
W
± 0.031 [0.794]
0.313 [7.94]
0.375 [9.52]
0.375 [9.52]
0.375 [9.52]
0.375 [9.52]
0.375 [9.52]
0.375 [9.52]
0.500 [12.70]
0.500 [12.70]
0.500 [12.70]
0.500 [12.70]
0.625 [15.87]
H
± 0.031 [0.794]
0.313 [7.94]
0.344 [8.73]
0.344 [8.73]
0.344 [8.73]
0.344 [8.73]
0.344 [8.73]
0.344 [8.73]
0.500 [12.70]
0.500 [12.70]
0.500 [12.70]
0.500 [12.70]
0.625 [15.87]
H1
± 0.031 [0.794]
0.406 [10.32]
0.469 [11.91]
0.469 [11.91]
0.625 [15.87]
-
LD
± 0.001 [0.025]
0.036 [0.914]
0.036 [0.914]
0.036 [0.914]
0.036 [0.914]
0.036 [0.914]
0.036 [0.914]
0.036 [0.914]
0.036 [0.914]
0.036 [0.914]
0.036 [0.914]
0.036 [0.914]
0.040 [1.016]
Notes
(1) For metal oxide dimensions please contact factory.
(2) Potting compound may extend outside of ceramic case up to 0.060 [1.52] maximum per side.
DERATING
Element:
wirewound = copper-nickel alloy or nickel-chrome alloy,
depending on resistance value.
metal oxide = high temperature fired metal oxide film
Core:
wirewound = woven fiberglass
metal oxide = alumina ceramic
Body: steatite
compound
ceramic
case
with
inorganic
RATED POWER IN %
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
120
100
potting
80
Wirewound
60
40
Metal Oxide
20
0
- 65
- 25
25
75
40
End Caps: tin plated steel
125
175
225
275
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
Terminals: tinned copper
Part Marking: HEI, model, wattage, value, tolerance, date
code
PERFORMANCE
TEST
CONDITIONS OF TEST
TEST LIMITS (EIA-344)
Thermal Shock
-55 °C to +275 °C (+225 °C for Metal Oxide), 5 cycles, 30 min dwell time
± (5.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Short Time Overload
5 x rated power for 5 s
± (4.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
1000 VRMS for 1 min
± (2.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Low Temperature Storage
-65 °C, full rated working voltage for 45 min
± (3.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Humidity
75 °C, 90 % to 100 % RH, 240 h
± (5.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Load Life
1000 h at rated power, +25 °C, 1.5 h "ON", 0.5 h "OFF"
± (10.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Terminal Strength
5 pounds for 30 s; body twisted about axis, 3 x 360° rotations
± (2.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Resistance to Solder Heat
Terminal immersed 3.5 s in molten solder up to body
± (4.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Revision: 05-Feb-16
Document Number: 31823
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For technical questions, contact: [email protected]
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