Slab Resistors

High Power Resistors - High Energy Resistors

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Series 500SP Slab Resistors provide high power and energy dissipation in a compact size. Proprietary bulk ceramic "SP" material is used in a simple, efficient design that permits energy to be uniformly absorbed throughout the resistor body, thereby avoiding failure in a peripheral film or wire.

Slab Resistors

A cost-effective space saving solution

The 500 SP series design enables the designer to minimize resistor package size and cost while providing unequalled performance and reliability. The slim, compact resistors offer a number of termination options allowing easy configuration for specific requirements.

Applications
  • Motor Drive Controls
  • Power Supplies
  • Power Generation/Conditioning Equipment
  • Frequency Converters
  • Soft Start/Current Limit Circuits
  • Dynamic Braking
  • Snubber Circuits
  • RF Dummy Load Circuits
  • Capacitor Dump Circuits

Standard Products


Standard Products wo Tabs

Standard Products w Straight Radial Tabs

Monolithic Bulk Ceramic Shape

Standard units are 1" wide by ¼" thick in variable lengths of 2, 3, 4, 6, 8 and 10 inches. Aluminum metallized ends with or without radial tabs are standard. Other lengths to 10" maximum are available.

Rated average power is 15 watts per inch of length based on 350°C maximum operating temperature with 40°C ambient.


Monolithic w right angle radial

Monolithic w right angle radial G3

Monolithic w low profile axial

Monolithic w standoff H2

Specifications

Type
Length (L)
Resistance
Range
(Ohms)
Average
Power @
40°C Amb.
(Watts)
Peak* Energy
@40°C Amb.
(Joules)*
Peak
Voltage
(Volts)
Resistor
Weight
(Grams)
502SP
2" [50.8mm]
0.2 - 110
30
150
900
15
503SP
3" [76.2mm]
0.3 - 190
45
290
1900
22.5
504SP
4" [101.6mm]
0.4 - 280
60
480
2800
30
506SP
6" [152.4mm]
0.8 - 450
90
800
4700
45
508SP
8" [203.2mm]
1.0 - 630
120
1100
6700
60
510SP
10" [254.0mm]
1.3 - 800
150
1400
8500
75


Characteristics

Operating Temperature
-55°C to +350°C
Temperature Coefficient
+ 0.2 to - 0.08 %/°C
Short Time Overload
Max. % change after 5 cycles - 10 times rated power, 5 seconds on, 90 seconds off
± 2%
Load Life
Max. % change after 1000 hrs. rated power 1-1/2 hours on; 1/2 hour off
±5%
Thermal Shock
Max. % change after 10 cycles -55°C to +125°C
±3%
Moisture Resistance
Max. % change when tested per MIL-STD-202, Method 103
±5%

(1) Note: When required, Type SP material can withstand short periods of use at red-heat conditions, i.e. up to 550 to 600°C

Typical Physical Properties

Density
2.2-2.4 gm/cc
Specific Heat
0.24-0.26 cal/gm°C
Thermal Conductivity
0.14-0.16 cal/cm/°C/sec

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