Thick Film Chip Resistor suits medium-voltage applications.

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Available in 0603-2512 sizes, surface-mount RVC Series addresses need for higher limiting element voltage (LEV) handling in 500-800 V applications. Products offer resistance values from 47 ohm to 51 Megohm in tolerances to 1%, with TCRs of ±100 ppm/°C. They are rated for operation from -55 to +125°C and are suited for use in applications such as power supplies and lighting controls.



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Stackpole Introduces Medium Voltage Chip Resistor Offering



Technology outperforms standard thick film chip resistors...

RALEIGH, NC (June 23, 2005) - Stackpole Electronics, Inc. has developed a new SMD resistor technology to address the rising need for higher limiting element voltage handling in a cost-effective surface mount resistor package.

Designated the RVC Series, these thick film chip resistors are designed to provide higher voltage handling than standard thick film chip resistors. Available from 0603 to 2512 sizes, the RVC Series has limiting element voltage ratings up to 800 volts with resistance values from 47 Ohm to 51M Ohm in tolerances to 1% with TCRs of ±100 ppm/ °C. They are rated for operation from -55°C to +125°C.

On the introduction of the RVC, Rob Hudspeth, Director of Sales & Marketing at Stackpole commented, "We have seen an increased need for surface mount devices in the medium voltage range, particularly 500 to 800 volts. As a result we developed a thick film technology which has greater LEV-handling than standard thick film chip resistors, but is much more cost effective than specialty high voltage resistors."

Typical applications include power supplies, lighting controls and other high voltage applications.

Pricing for the RVC Series is dependent upon case size and LEV rating. RVC 0603 sells for approximately $0.03 in quantities of 20,000, with delivery times from 6 to 8 weeks.

For more information about Stackpole products, contact Stackpole Electronics Inc. at 3261 Atlantic Avenue, Raleigh, N.C. 27604; phone 919-850-9500; fax 919-850-9504; 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 world's 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, Guadalajara, Hong Kong and Japan; and sales offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong and Taiwan.

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