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Metal Film Resistors, Military/Established Reliability,
MIL-PRF-55182 Qualified, Precision, Type RNC, Characteristics
J, H, K
FEATURES
Meets requirements of MIL-PRF-55182
Very low noise (- 40 dB)
Verified failure rate (contact factory for current level)
100 % stabilization and screening tests. Group A testing,
if desired, to customer requirements
Controlled temperature coefficient
Epoxy coating provides superior moisture protection
Standard lead on RNC product is solderable and weldable
Traceability of materials and processing
Monthly acceptance testing
Vishay Dale has complete capability to develop specific
reliability programs designed to customer requirements
Extensive stocking program at distributors and factory on
RNC50, RNC55, RNC60 and RNC65
For MIL-PRF-55182 characteristics E and C product, see
Vishay Angstrohm’s HDN (Military RNR/RNN) datasheet
(www.vishay.com/doc?66001)
Notes
(1) Consult factory for current QPL failure rates.
(2) Continuous working voltage shall be or maximum working voltage, whichever is less.
(3) Hot solder dipped leads.
(4) Tolerance of ± 0.1 % is not applicable to characteristics K.
STANDARD ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GLOBAL
MODEL
MIL-PRF-55182
STYLE
MIL
SPEC.
SHEET
POWER
RATING
P
70 °C
W
POWER
RATING
P
125 °C
W
TOLERANCE
(4)
± %
MAXIMUM
WORKING
VOLTAGE
(2)
V
RESISTANCE
RANGE
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT
±
ppm
/°C
LIFE
FAILURE
RATE
(1)
ERC50,
ERC50..31
(3)
RNC50, RNR50 07 0.10 0.05 0.1, 0.5, 1 200 10 to 796K 100 (K), 50 (H), 25 (J) M, P,
R, S
ERC55,
ERC55..65
(3)
RNC55, RNR55 01 0.125 0.10 0.1, 0.5, 1 200 10 to 2M 100 (K), 50 (H), 25 (J) M, P,
R, S
ERC55..200,
ERC55..201
(3)
RNC60, RNR60 03 0.25 0.125 0.1, 0.5, 1 250 10 to 2M 100 (K), 50 (H), 25 (J) M, P,
R, S
2.01M to 3.01M 100 (K), 50 (H), 25 (J) M
ERC65,
ERC65..65
(3)
RNC65, RNR65 05 0.50 0.25 0.1, 0.5, 1 300 10 to 3.01M 100 (K), 50 (H), 25 (J) M, P,
R
ERC70
ERC70..4
(3)
RNC70, RNR70 06 0.75 0.50 0.1, 0.5, 1 350 10 to 3.01M 100 (K), 50 (H), 25 (J) M, P,
R
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER UNIT CONDITION
Voltage Coefficient, max. ppm/V 5/V when measured between 10 % and full rated voltage
Dielectric Strength VAC RNC50, RNC55 and RNC60 = 450; RNC65 and RNC70 = 900
Insulations Resistance  1011 dry; 109 after moisture test
Operating Temperature Range °C - 65 to + 175
Terminal Strength lb 2 lb pull test on RNC50, RNC55, RNC60 and RNC65; 4.5 lb pull test on RNC70
Solderability
Continuous satisfactory coverage when tested in accordance with MIL-STD-202, method 208
Weight g RNC50 = 0.11; RNC55 = 0.35; RNC60 = 0.35; RNC65 = 0.84; RNC70 = 1.60
P x R
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Note
For additional information on packaging, refer to the Through Hole Resistor Packaging document (www.vishay.com/doc?31544).
DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
Note
(1) Lead length for product in bulk pack. For product supplied in Tape and Reel, the actual lead length would be based on the body size, tape
spacing and lead trim.
POWER RATING
Power ratings are based on the following two conditions:
1. ± 2.0 % maximum DR in 10 000 h load life
2. + 175 °C maximum operating temperature
APPLICABLE MIL-SPECIFICATIONS
MIL-PRF-55182:
The ERC series meets the electrical, environmental and
dimensional requirements of MIL-PRF-55182.
MIL-R-10509:
MIL-PRF-55182 supercedes MIL-R-10509 on new designs.
The ERC series meets or exceeds MIL-R-10509
requirements.
DOCUMENTATION:
Qualification and failure rate verification test data is
maintained by Vishay Dale and is available upon request.
Lot traceability and identification data is maintained by
Vishay Dale for five years.
GLOBAL PART NUMBER INFORMATION
VISHAY DALE
MODEL
MIL-PRF-55182
STYLE AB
C
(MAX.) DE
ERC50 RNC50,
RNR50
0.150 ± 0.020
(3.81 ± 0.51)
0.070 ± 0.010
(1.78 ± 0.25)
0.187
(4.75)
0.016 ± 0.002
(0.41 ± 0.05)
1.25 ± 0.266
(31.75 ± 6.76)
ERC55 RNC55,
RNR55
0.250 + 0.031 - 0.046
(6.35 + 0.79 - 1.17)
0.094 ± 0.012
(2.39 ± 0.30)
0.300
(7.62)
0.025 ± 0.002
(0.64 ± 0.05)
1.50 ± 0.125
(38.1 ± 3.18)
ERC55..200 RNC60,
RNR60
0.280 ± 0.020
(7.11 ± 0.51)
0.097 ± 0.012
(2.46 ± 0.30)
0.350
(8.89)
0.025 ± 0.002
(0.64 ± 0.05)
1.50 ± 0.125
(38.1 ± 3.18)
ERC65 RNC65,
RNR65
0.562 ± 0.031
(14.27 ± 0.79)
0.180 ± 0.015
(4.57 ± 0.38)
0.687
(17.45)
0.025 ± 0.002
(0.64 ± 0.05)
1.50 ± 0.125
(38.1 ± 3.18)
ERC70 RNC70,
RNR70
0.562 ± 0.031
(14.27 ± 0.79)
0.180 ± 0.015
(4.57 ± 0.38)
0.687
(17.45)
0.032 ± 0.002
(0.81 ± 0.05)
1.50 ± 0.125
(38.1 ± 3.18)
MIL STYLE RESISTANCE
VALUE CODE
RNC = Solderable/ J
= ± 25 ppm
3 digit significant B = ± 0.1 %
D = ± 0.5 %
F = ± 1 %
M = 1.0 %/1000 h B14 = Tin/lead, bulk
BSL = Tin/lead, bulk,
single lot date code
R36 = Tin/lead,
T/R (full; 50, 55, 60)
R64 = Tin/lead,
T/R (full; 65, 70)
RE6 = Tin/lead,
T/R (1000 pieces)
RSL = Tin/lead, T/R,
single lot date code
weldable figure, followed P = 0.1 %/1000 h (Dash number)
RNR = Solderable by a multiplier
Use “R” for
values < 100 Ω
R = 0.01 %/1000 h (Up to 3 digits)
only
10R0 = 10 Ω
S = 0.001 %/1000 h From 1 to 999
2152 = 21.5 k Ω
as applicable
3014 = 3.01 M Ω
New Global Part Numbering: RNC55H2152FRR36 (preferred part numbering format)
RNC55H2 15 2FRR36
Historical Part Number example: RNC55H2152FR R36 (will continue to be accepted)
RNC55 H 2152 F R R36
MIL STYLE CHARACTERISTIC RESISTANCE VALUE TOLERANCE CODE FAILURE RATE PACKAGING
(see Standard
Electrical
Specifications
table)
Blank = Standard
SPECIAL
4
= Hot solder dip (70’s)
31
= Hot solder dip (50’s)
65
= Hot solder dip
(55’s, 65’s)
201
= Hot solder dip (60’s)
CHARACTERISTICS FAILURE
RATE PA C K AG I N G
K
= ± 100 ppm
H
= ± 50 ppm
TOLERANCE
A
D
B
E (1)
C
(Max.)
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Element Vacuum-deposited nickel-chrome alloy
Core Fire-cleaned high purity ceramic
Encapsulation Specially formulated epoxy compound
Termination
Standard lead material is solder-coated
copper solderable and weldable per
MIL-STD-1276, type C
CAGE CODE: 91637
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Vishay Dale ERC resistors have an operating temperature range of - 65 °C to + 175 °C. They must be derated according to the
following curve:
MARKING (per MIL-PRF-55182)
Characteristics: K = 100 ppm, H = 50 ppm, J = 25 ppm
Tolerance: F = 1 %, D = 0.5 %, B = 0.1 %
Value = Three significant figures and multiplier
J = JAN (Joint Army - Navy) brand
RNC/RNR50, 55 (4 lines) RNC/RNR60, 65, 70 (5 lines)
D
210H
1003
FSCJ
Manufacturer’s code
3 digit date code and characteristic
Value
Tolerance, failure rate, lead material and JAN
91637
1213J
RNC60J
1211FS
1209A
CAGE code
4 digit date code and JAN
Style and characteristic
Value, tolerance, and failure rate
Production lot code
0 25 50 75 100 150 175 200
125
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN °C
DERATING
RATED POWER IN %
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
- 65 - 50 - 25
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
APPLIED POWER IN W
HEAT RISE (°C ABOVE AMBIENT)
0 0.125 0.25 0.375 0.5 0.625 0.75 0.875 1 1.125
THERMAL RESISTANCE
ERC50
ERC55,
ERC55-200
ERC65,
ERC70
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