Vishay Dale RCWE and RCWL Series Thick Film Resistors

Vishay Dale RCWE and RCWL Series Thick Film Resistors are designed to withstand harsh environments and provide good mechanical strength and thermal stability. The RCWE and RCWL series with long-side terminal construction offers low resistance values and enhanced power ratings. These thick film resistors operate effectively over a wide temperature range from -55°C to +155°C with minimal resistance change. Typical applications include aerospace and defense, consumer electronics, industrial electronics, and smart lighting systems.

Features

  • Certified sulfur resistance 
  • Compliant with AEC-Q200
  • Designed for current sensing and shunt use
  • Enhanced power rating from long-side terminal construction
  • High-quality ceramic featuring a metal glaze
  • Low-temperature coefficient
  • Minimal resistance values
  • Protective overglaze coating

Applications

  • Aerospace and defense
  • Consumer electronics
  • Industrial electronics
  • Smart lighting systems
  • Wearable technology

Technical Specifications

Parameters RCWE RCWL
Operating temperature range -55°C to +155°C
Maximum temperature coefficient 600ppm/°C 700ppm/°C
Tolerance  ±0.5%, ±1%, ±2%, and ±5% ±5%
Resistance range 0.01Ω to 0.976Ω  0.10Ω to 0.91Ω
Maximum power rating 2W 1W