Thick Film Chip Resistors are lead-free.

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Lead-free compatible thick film chip resistor components are offered for customers transitioning to lead-free circuit assembly. They feature lead-free end terminal metallizations designed for compatibility with lead-free alloys and flux systems. Models include RCI-2512S, RCI-2512T, RCI-2010S, RCI-1206T, RCI-0805S, and RCI-0805T. Applications range from automotive sensors to high-frequency microwave and medical equipment.



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IMS Announces Full Line of Lead-Free Resistor Components



Portsmouth, Rhode Island, USA - International Manufacturing Services, Inc. (IMS), a leading manufacturer of high quality thick film resistors and substrates to the electronics industry, announces the availability of lead-free compatible thick film chip resistor components for customers transitioning to lead-free circuit assembly. These products feature lead-free end terminal metallizations designed for compatibility with all lead-free alloys and flux systems currently available.

The first group of products available with lead free terminations includes IMS' RCI-2512S, RCI-2512T, RCI-2010S, RCI-1206T, products, as well as RCI-0805S and RCI-0805T. Other sizes, including RCI-0201, are scheduled to be available in lead-free configurations within a few months. IMS will continue to offer lead terminations for customers with specifications requiring lead, such as those with military applications.

IMS manufactures quality thick film chip resistors, both standard and custom, for applications ranging from automotive sensors to high frequency microwave and medical equipment. IMS has been supplying the electronics manufacturing industry with highest quality thick and thin film chip resistors and chip attenuators since 1974. For more information, visit www.ims-resistors.com, or contact the company at 50 Schoolhouse Lane, Portsmouth, RI, 02871 USA, Tel. 401-683-9700. Fax 401-683-5571, e-mail: sales@ims-resistors.com.

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