VCS101, VCS103, VCS401 Vishay Foil Resistors Bulk Metal® Technology Precision, Low Value, Current Sense/Current Shunt Resistors FEATURES • Low Ohmic Values: 0.005 Ω to 0.25 Ω • Resistive Tolerance: to ± 0.1 % Pb-free Available • Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR): ± 20 ppm/°C at 0.1 Ω, available to ± 15 ppm/°C RoHS* Contact Applications Engineering for tighter COMPLIANT limits • 4 leads for Kelvin connection • Power Rating: to 1.5 W at + 25 °C (free air) • Maximum Operating Temperature: + 175 °C • Lead (Pb)-free available • For better perfomances, see VCS200 and VCS300 series datasheets Any value available within resistance range INTRODUCTION Model VCS101, VCS103 and VCS401 resistors are available in 2 configurations. This Bulk Metal® resistor can serve as a low ohm, high power resistive shunt or as a medium power current sensing resistor. Resistors are non insulated. APPLICATIONS • • • • • • • Our Applications Engineering Department is prepared to advise and to make recommendations. For non standard technical requirements and special applications, please contact us. High Precision Instrumentation Automatic Test Equipment Current Sensing Application Industrial Medical Military Measurement Instrumentation FIGURE 1 - DIMENSIONS AND SCHEMATIC Model VCS101 Current Sensor Model VCS401 Current Shunt W 0.520 ± 0.020 W H Leads 0.032 Diameter Solder Coated Copper (#20 AWG) I1 R I I2 I 0.500 Min. I1 0.520 ± 0.020 0.200 ± 0.030 E1 E2 H I2 V Leads 0.040 x 0.005 Tin Plated Copper 0.500 Min. Model VCS103 Current Sensor 0.920 ± 0.020 Leads 0.040 x 0.005 Tin Plated Copper E 1 E 2 W 0.040 Diameter Lead Solder Coated Copper (#18 AWG) H 0.630 0.032 Diameter Lead Solder Coated Copper (#20 AWG) I1 0.500 Min. E1 E2 I2 0.689 ± 0.020 0.200 ± 0.030 1.083 ± 0.020 TABLE 1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND DIMENSIONS MODEL NUMBER RESISTANCE RANGE (Ω) TIGHTEST RESISTANCE TOLERANCE (%) POWER RATING at + 25 °C MAXIMUM CURRENT VCS1011) 0.005 to 0.01 Ω 0.01 to 0.05 Ω 0.05 to 0.2 Ω ±1 ± 0.5 ± 0.1 1W 15 A 1W 0.005 to 0.01 Ω 0.01 to 0.05 Ω 0.05 to 0.25 Ω ±1 ± 0.5 ± 0.1 1.5 W VCS4011) VCS1031) DIMENSIONS INCHES (mm) H W 0.130 0.080 (3.30) (2.03) 3A H W 0.130 0.080 (3.30) (2.03) 15 A H W 0.190 0.080 (4.83) (2.03) Note 1. Tighter Performances are available, please contact application engineering department * Pb containing terminations are not RoHS compliant, exemptions may apply Document Number: 63016 Revision: 25-Jun-07 For any questions, contact: [email protected] www.vishay.com 1 VCS101, VCS103, VCS401 Vishay Foil Resistors Bulk Metal® Technology Precision, Low Value, Current Sense/Current Shunt Resistors TABLE 2 - VCS101, VCS103 AND VCS401 PERFORMANCE1) TEST OR CONDITION VCS101, VCS103 AND VCS401 Maximum Ambient Temp. at Rated Power + 25 °C Maximum Ambient Temp. at Zero Power + 175 °C Temperature Coefficient See Table 3 Thermal Shock ± 0.05 % Short Time Overload ± 0.5 % Terminal Strength ± 0.1 % High Temperature Exposure ± 1.0 % Moisture Resistance ± 0.1 % Low Temperature Storage ± 0.05 % Shock (Specified Pulse) ± 0.1 % Vibration (High Frequency) ± 0.1 % Life (Rated Power, + 25 °C, 2000 hrs.) ± 3.0 % Resistance Tolerance ± 0.1 %, ± 1 %, ± 3 %, ± 5 %, ± 10 % Note 1. ΔR's plus additional 0.0005 Ω for measurement error. TABLE 3 - TC SPECIFICATIONS VALUE TC (ppm/°C) 0.005 Ω to 0.01 Ω ± 90 > 0.01 Ω to 0.05 Ω ± 30 > 0.05 Ω to 0.25 Ω ± 20 FIGURE 2 - POWER DERATING CURVE - 55 °C + 25 °C + 175 °C Percent of Rated Power + 100 + 75 + 50 + 25 - 50 0 + 50 + 100 + 150 + 200 + 250 Ambient Temperature °C Note • Further derating not necessary. www.vishay.com 2 For any questions, contact: [email protected] Document Number: 63016 Revision: 25-Jun-07 VCS101, VCS103, VCS401 Bulk Metal® Technology Vishay Foil Resistors Precision, Low Value, Current Sense/Current Shunt Resistors TABLE 4 - GLOBAL PART NUMBER INFORMATION NEW GLOBAL PART NUMBER: Y09300R01000F9L (preferred part number format) DENOTES PRECISION VALUE AER* Y R=Ω 0 = Standard 9 = Lead (Pb)-free 1 - 999 = Custom Y 0 9 3 0 0 R 0 1 0 0 0 F 9 PRODUCT CODE RESISTANCE TOLERANCE PACKAGING 0930 = VCS101 0940 = VCS103 0945 = VCS401 B = ± 0.1 % D = ± 0.5 % F = ± 1.0 % G = ± 2.0 % J = ± 5.0 % L = Bulk Pack L FOR EXAMPLE: ABOVE GLOBAL ORDER Y0930 0R01000 F 9 L: TYPE: VCS101 VALUE: 0.01 Ω ABSOLUTE TOLERANCE: ± 1.0 % TERMINATION: Lead (Pb)-free PACKAGING: Bulk Pack HISTORICAL PART NUMBER: VCS101T 0R0100 F B (will continue to be used) VCS101 T 0R0100 MODEL TERMINATION OHMIC VALUE VCS101 VCS103 VCS401 T = Lead (Pb)-free None = Tin/Lead alloy 0.01 Ω F RESISTANCE TOLERANCE B = ± 0.1 % D = ± 0.5 % F = ± 1.0 % G = ± 2.0 % J = ± 5.0 % B PACKAGING B = Bulk Pack Note * For non-standard requests, please contact Application Engineering. 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