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RTOP
Vishay Sfernice
Power Resistor for Mounting onto a Heatsink
Thick Film Technology
FEATURES
1 % tolerance available
High power rating = 200 W
Wide ohmic value range = 0.046 Ω to 1 MΩ
Non inductive
Easy mounting
Low thermal radiation of the case
Standard Isotop case (SOT-227 B)
Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC
This series of thick film power resistors include modules which can incorporate up to 2 different resistor values in the same
SOT-227B package. Two types of terminations are available along with a 4 terminal device for measurement applications in the
case of the single resistor version. This product range benefits from Vishay Sfernice’s experience in thick film power resistor
technology i.e. high power: volume ratio, low tolerance or individual resistors and excellent overload capabilities (due to the
trimming technique).
Note
• Tolerances unless otherwise specified: ± 0.3 mm
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical Protection
Insulated case
Substrate
Alumina on insulated base
Resistive Element
Cermet
End Connections
V connections: screw M4 x 6
Tightening Torque Connections
1 Nm
Tightening Torque Heatsink
2 Nm
Weight
30 g max.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Range
- 55 °C to + 125 °C
Climatic Category
55/125/56
DIMENSIONS in millimeters
12.6
10
4
16 30 38
12.6
25
Ø 4.2
V Connections
RTOP
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Resistance Range 0.046 Ω to 1 MΩ
Standard Tolerance ± 1 % to ± 10 %
Power Rating 50 W to 200 W
at + 25 °C
Temperature Coefficient
(- 55 °C to + 125 °C) Standard ± 300 ppm/°C (R < 1)
± 150 ppm/°C (R > 1)
Insulation Resistance > 106 MΩ
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Note
(1) MIL STD 202 Method 301
PERFORMANCE
TESTS CONDITIONS REQUIREMENTS
Momentary Overload IEC 60115-1
2.5 Pn/5 s US < 2 UL< ± (0.25 % + 0.05 Ω)
Rapid Temperature Change IEC 60115-1
5 cycles - 55 °C + 125 °C < ± (0.25 % + 0.05 Ω)
Load Life IEC 60115-1
Pn at 25 °C 1000 h < ± (0.5 % + 0.05 Ω)
Humidity (Steady State) IEC 60115-1/IEC 60068-2-3 Test Ca
56 days 95 % R.H./40 °C < ± (0.5 % + 0.05 Ω)
SPECIAL FEATURES
MODEL RTOP 200 RTOP 100 DRTOP 100 DRTOP 50
Power Rating at + 25 °C
Chassis Mounted Resistors
Unmounted Resistors
200 W
5 W
100 W
5 W
100 W
3.5 W
50 W
3.5 W
Thermal Resistance (Per Resistor) 0.5 °C/W 1 °C/W 0.5 °C/W 1 °C/W
Limiting Voltage UL 1500 V 1500 V 500 V 500 V
Dielectric Strength (1)
Connections/Chassis
2500 V, 1 min
10 mA max.
2500 V, 1 min
10 mA max.
2500 V, 1 min
10 mA max.
2500 V, 1 min
10 mA max.
Dielectric Strength (1)
Connections/Resistors - -
2500 V, 1 min
10 mA max.
2500 V, 1 min
10 mA max.
Ohmic Value Range 0.046 Ω to 1 MΩ 0.092 Ω to 1 MΩ
Tolerance ± 1 % to ± 10 % ± 1 % to ± 10 %
Electrical Diagrams
R
R
Shunt Version
R2
R1
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Thick Film Technology Vishay Sfernice
RECOMMENDATIONS FOR MOUNTING ONTO A HEATSINK
Surfaces in contact must be carefully cleaned.
The heatsink must have an acceptable flatness: From 0.05 mm to 0.1 mm/100 mm.
Roughness of the heatsink must be around 6.3 µm. In order to improve thermal conductivity, surfaces in contact (alumina,
heatsink) should be coated with a silicone grease (type SI 340 from Rhône-Poulenc or Dow 340 from Dow Corning).
For the electrical connections, it is recommended to use M4 x 6 screws and if necessary a washer of 1mm thickness. The
recommended screw tightening torque is 1 Nm.
CHOICE OF THE HEATSINK
The user must choose the heatsink according to the working conditions of the component (power, room temperature). Maximum
working temperature must not exceed 125 °C. The dissipated power is simply calculated by the following ratio:
P: Expressed in W
ΔT: Difference between maximum working temperature and room temperature.
RTH (j - c): Thermal resistance value measured between resistive layer and outer side of the resistor. It is the thermal
resistance of the component (see Table Special Features).
RTH (c - a): Thermal resistance value measured between outer side of the resistor and room temperature. It is the thermal
resistance of the heatsink depending on the heatsink itself (type, shape) and the quality of the fastening device.
Example:
RTH (c - a): For RTOP 200 power rating 130 W at ambient temperature + 30 °C.
Thermal resistance (see table 1) RTH (j - c): 0.5 °C/W
Tightening Torque on Heatsink RTOP
2 Nm
PΔT
RTH (j - c)
[]RTH (c - a)
[]+
---------------------------------------------------------------
=
ΔT 125 °C - 30 °C - 95 °C≤≤
RTH (j - c) RTH (c - a)
ΔT
P
------- 95
130
----------0.73 °C/W== =+
RTH (j - c) 0.5 °C/W
RTH (c - a) 0.73 °C/W - 0.5 °C/W 0.23 °C/W≤≤
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OVERLOADS
The applied power is 2.5 x rated power for 5 s with a max.
voltage of 2 x nominal voltage.
Accidental overload: The values indicated in the graph
below are applicable to resistors in air or mounted onto a
heatsink.
In case of multi-resistor devices, (DRTOP, TROP and
QROP) the results apply to each resistor value in the device.
ENERGY CURVE
POWER RATING
The temperature of the heater should be maintained in the
limit specified. To improve the thermal conductivity, surfaces
in
contact should be laid on with a silicon grease and the
torque applied on the screw for tightening should be around
2 Nm.
MARKING
Series, style, ohmic value (in), tolerance (in %),
manufacturing date, Vishay Sfernice trademark.
ENERGY IN J
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000
OVERLOAD DURATION IN s
1
10-7 10-6 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-2 10-1
RTOP DRTOP
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
0
20
40
60
80
100
RATED POWER IN %
HEATSINK TEMPERATURE IN °C
PACKAGING
Box of 10 units
ORDERING INFORMATION
RTOP 200 5U ± 1 % ± % V
DRTOP 50 150U 5 % 15U 5 % V XXX BO10 e
R1 T1 R2
MODEL STYLE OHMIC
VALUE
ABSOLUTE TOLERANCE PER
RESISTOR
CONNECTIONS
CUSTOM
DESIGN
PACKAGING LEAD
(Pb)-FREE
RTOP
DRTOP
100
50
Optional
± 1 %
± 2 %
± 5 %
± 10 %
To be precise
for each
resistor
V: Screw
VS: RTOP Shunt
Optional
GLOBAL PART NUMBER INFORMATION
GLOBAL
MODEL SIZE LEADS OHMIC VALUE TOL. PACKAGING SPECIAL
RTOP 100
200
V = Screw
VS = RTOP Shunt
The first three digits are
significant figures and the
last digit specifies the
number of zeros to follow.
R designates decimal point.
48R7 = 48.7 Ω
4871 = 4870 Ω
1002 = 10 000 Ω
R010 = 0.01 Ω
R680 = 0.68 Ω
2701 = 2.7 kΩ
F = 1 %
G = 2 %
J = 5 %
K = 10 %
B = Box
10 pieces
As applicable
Ex = UA1
K BOP100V5 0R T R0
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