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CPL
Vishay Dale
Wirewound Resistors, Commercial Power, Axial Lead, Low Value
FEATURES
High power to size ratio
Low inductance, less than 5 nH
Ceramic cases are available with circuit board
stand-offs (designated with a -3 model ending)
Superior surge capability
Extremely low resistance values
Complete welded construction
Special inorganic potting compound and
ceramic case provide high thermal conductivity
in a fireproof package
Compliant to RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC
Note
(1) Resistance is measured 3/8" [9.52 mm] from resistor body.
STANDARD ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
GLOBAL
MODEL
HISTORICAL
MODEL
POWER RATING
P40 °C
W
RESISTANCE
RANGE 
TOLERANCE
± %
WEIGHT
(typical)
g
CPL03 CPL-3 3 0.01 to 0.10 1, 3, 5, 10 3.4
CPL03...3 CPL-3-3 3 0.01 to 0.10 1, 3, 5, 10 3.6
CPL05 CPL-5 5 0.01 to 0.10 1, 3, 5, 10 4.8
CPL05...3 CPL-5-3 5 0.01 to 0.10 1, 3, 5, 10 5.0
CPL07 CPL-7 7 0.01 to 0.10 1, 3, 5, 10 6.8
CPL07...3 CPL-7-3 7 0.01 to 0.10 1, 3, 5, 10 7.0
CPL10 CPL-10 10 0.01 to 0.10 1, 3, 5, 10 9.5
CPL10...3 CPL-10-3 10 0.01 to 0.10 1, 3, 5, 10 9.9
CPL15 CPL-15 15 0.01 to 0.10 1, 3, 5, 10 16.8
CPL15...3 CPL-15-3 15 0.01 to 0.10 1, 3, 5, 10 17.4
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER UNIT CPL RESISTOR CHARACTERISTICS
Temperature Coefficient ppm/°C ± 300
Short Time Overload - 5 x rated power for 5 s
Maximum Working Voltage V (P x R)1/2
Operating Temperature Range °C - 65 to + 275
Terminal Strength lb 10 minimum
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage VAC 1000
GLOBAL PART NUMBER INFORMATION
Global Part Numbering example: CPL05R0500JB143
GLOBAL MODEL VALUE TOLERANCE PACKAGING SPECIAL
CPL03
CPL05
CPL07
CPL10
CPL15
R = Decimal
R1000 = 0.10
F = ± 1.0 %
G = ± 2.0 %
H = ± 3.0 %
J = ± 5.0 %
K = ± 10.0 %
E14 = Lead (Pb)-free bulk
E31 = Lead (Pb)-free four layer bulk
E01 = Lead (Pb)-free skin pack
(Dash Number)
(up to 3 digits)
From 1 to 999
as applicable
B14 = Tin/lead bulk
B31 = Tin/lead four layer bulk
J01 = Tin/lead skin pack
Historical Part Numbering example: CPL-5-3 0.05 5 % B14
CPL-5-3 0.05 5 % B14
HISTORICAL MODEL RESISTANCE VALUE TOLERANCE CODE PACKAGING
* Pb containing terminations are not RoHS compliant, exemptions may apply
** Please see document “Vishay Material Category Policy”: www.vishay.com/doc?99902
B143PL05R0500JC
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CPL
Wirewound Resistors, Commercial Power,
Axial Lead, Low Value Vishay Dale
DIMENSIONS in inches [millimeters]
Note
(1) Potting compound may extend outside of ceramic case up to 0.060 [1.52] maximum per side.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATIONS
Element: Self-supporting copper-nickel alloy or nickel-
chrome alloy, depending on resistance range
Body: Steatite ceramic case with inorganic potting
compound
Terminals: Tinned copper
Part Marking: Dale, model, wattage, value, tolerance, date
code
DERATING
GLOBAL
MODEL
DIMENSIONS in inches [millimeters]
A (1)
± 0.031 [0.794]
B
± 0.031 [0.794]
C
± 0.031 [0.794]
D
± 0.031 [0.794]
E
± 0.001 [0.025]
CPL03 0.875 [22.22] 0.313 [7.94] 0.313 [7.94] - 0.036 [0.914]
CPL03...3 0.875 [22.22] 0.313 [7.94] 0.313 [7.94] 0.375 [9.52] 0.036 [0.914]
CPL05 0.875 [22.22] 0.375 [9.52] 0.344 [8.73] - 0.036 [0.914]
CPL05...3 0.875 [22.22] 0.375 [9.52] 0.344 [8.73] 0.406 [10.32] 0.036 [0.914]
CPL07 1.391 [35.32] 0.375 [9.52] 0.344 [8.73] - 0.036 [0.914]
CPL07...3 1.391 [35.32] 0.375 [9.52] 0.344 [8.73] 0.469 [11.91] 0.036 [0.914]
CPL10 1.875 [47.62] 0.375 [9.52] 0.344 [8.73] - 0.036 [0.914]
CPL10...3 1.875 [47.62] 0.375 [9.52] 0.344 [8.73] 0.469 [11.91] 0.036 [0.914]
CPL15 1.875 [47.62] 0.500 [12.70] 0.500 [12.70] - 0.036 [0.914]
CPL15...3 1.875 [47.62] 0.500 [12.70] 0.500 [12.70] 0.625 [15.87] 0.036 [0.914]
A
B
C
CPLxx
E
1.0 [25.4]
minimum
0.125 [3.18]
typical
1.0 [25.4]
minimum
D
B
CPLxx...3
E
C
A
- 65 - 25 25 75 125 175 225 275
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE IN
°C
% N I R
E
W
O P
D E
T
A
R
40
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
PERFORMANCE
TEST CONDITIONS OF TEST TEST LIMITS (EIA RS-344)
Thermal Shock - 55 °C to + 275 °C, 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 Operation - 65 °C, full rated working voltage for 45 min ± (3.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Bias Humidity 75 °C, 90 % to 100 % RH, 240 h ± (5.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Load Life 1000 h at rated power, + 40 °C, 1.5 h “ON”, 0.5 h “OFF” ± (5.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Terminal Strength 5 s to 10 s 10 pound pull test, torsion test - 3 alternating directions,
360° each ± (1.0 % + 0.05 ) R
Resistance to Solder Heat Terminal immersed 3.5 s in molten solder at 1/8" to 3/16" from body ± (1.0 % + 0.05 ) R
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