Detailed Product Description
PCS Series Power resistors
Available in two different designs
Values beginning at 0.5mΩ
Non Inductive Design
Four terminal Kelvin connection
100% QC measurement
PCS 3
Standard Resistance Values:
1 mΩ - 60mΩ (60m Ω- 1Ω on request)
Resistance Tolerances: 1%, 2%, 5%
Pulse current up to 200A / 0.5sec,
depending on ohmic value
Temperature Coefficient:TC referenced to 25°C, ∠R taken at -
15°C and +105°C, 60ppm/°C typically for values > 27mΩ (please ask for details)
Power Rating: 3W at 70°C 40Amp permanent (higher on request)
Load Life:1,000 hours at rated power at +70°C,∠R 0.2% max.
Thermal Shock:Mil-Std-202, Method 107, Cond. A,∠R 0.2% max.
Moisture Resistance:Mil-Std-202, Method 106, ∠R 0.2%max.
Terminal Material:Kelvin Terminals; tinned copper
Encapsulation:Polyester over resistance element
Operating temperature: -55°C to +150°C
Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C
PCS - 100
Standard Resistance Values:0.5mΩ to 1Ω (others on request)
Resistance Tolerances: 1%, 2%, 5%
Pulse current up to 500A / 0.5sec,depending on ohmic value
Temperature Coefficient:TC referenced to 25°C, ∠R taken at -15°C and +105°C, < 60ppm/°C (TC <500ppm/°C for resistance range from 27mΩ to 49mΩ)
Power Rating:100W (at 70°C case temperature) 50Amp permanent (higher on request)
Dielectric strength: 1000VDC,higher value on request
Heat Resistance: Rth = < 0.56K/W
Protectionclass:acc. to IEC 950/CSA22.2 950/M - 89 and EN 60950.88:2
Working Temp. Range:-55°C to +155°C
Max. Torque for Contacts:1.3Nm 8 (static)
Max Torque for Base Plate:1.5 Nm(static)
PCS - 60
This resistor type is equal to the PCS-100 apart from following points:
Power Rating:60W (at 70°C case temperature)
Dielectric strength: up to 4000VDC or 2800VAC, higher values on request
Temperature Coefficient:TC referenced to 25°C, ∠R taken at -15°C and +105°C, < 60ppm/°C (TC< 500ppm/°C for resistance range from 20mΩ to 49mΩ)
Operating temperature: -55°C to +150°C
Storage temperature: -40°C to +85°C
