Chip Resistor Arrays exhibit reduced susceptibility to sulfur.
Press Release Summary:
Comprising anti-sulfur chip resistor arrays from 0.04 x 0.04 in. to 0.2 x 0.12 in., RAVS Series offers resistance range of 1 Ω to 10 MΩ with tolerances as low as 1%. Minimization of silver in inner terminations reduces their susceptibility to contamination from sulfur; and Flowers of Sulfur testing per ASTM B 809-95 shows resistance shifts of <±1%. Products are available in 8 pin 4 isolated resistor and 4 pin 2 isolated resistor configurations.
Original Press Release:
RAVS Series Anti-Sulfur Chip Resistor Arrays
RALEIGH, NC — Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the release of the RAVS Series of anti-sulfur chip resistor arrays. The RAVS Series has a reduced amount of silver in the inner terminations, which greatly reduces the susceptibility of the terminations to contamination from sulfur. In "Flowers of Sulfur" testing per ASTM B 809-95, the RAVS Series shows resistance shifts of less than +/- 1%. Standard chip resistor arrays would typically open completely or shift beyond 10% under these conditions. This makes the RAVS a good solution for applications where many types of oils and lubricants, rubber gaskets, hoses, and grommets are used in close proximity to chip arrays.
The RAVS is available in 8 pin 4 isolated resistor and 4 pin 2 isolated resistor configurations. Sizes range from 0.04 by 0.04 in. to 0.2 by 0.12 in.  Resistance range is from 1 ohm to 10M ohm with tolerances as low as 1%. Pricing varies with size, resistance value, and tolerance and ranges from $0.009 to $0.10 each in full reel quantities. Contact Stackpole for volume pricing.
For more information about Stackpole products, contact Stackpole Electronics, Inc. at 2700 Wycliff Road Suite 410, Raleigh NC 27607; phone 919-850-9500; email marketing@seielect.com; or visit the Web site at www.seielect.com.
Stackpole Electronics Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of resistors supplying to the worlds largest OEMs, contract manufacturers and distributors. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., the privately held company began manufacturing in 1928 as part of Stackpole Carbon Company in St. Mary's, Pennsylvania. Now affiliated with Akahane Electronics, Stackpole has manufacturing facilities in Japan, Taiwan, China and Mexico; warehousing facilities in El Paso, Hong Kong and Japan; and sales offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taiwan.
