State of the Art, Inc. SASSSATION 3 0603 Thick Film Chip Resistor

Category: Electronics, Resistors, State Of The Art Inc

The datasheet details the State of the Art, Inc.’s SASSSATION 3 0603 Thick Film Chip Resistor, which is a standard-grade resistor with wraparound terminations on a 96% alumina substrate. It provides essential information for engineers and designers who may consider these resistors for electronic circuitry applications.

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

Resistance Range: The resistors are available with resistance values ranging from 10 ohms to 40 megaohms.
Tolerances: Tolerances offered include 0.5% (limited availability), 1%, 2%, 5%, and 10% accuracy levels.
TCR (Temperature Coefficient of Resistance): Three TCR values are available: +100 ppm/°C, +200 ppm/°C, and +300 ppm/°C.
Thermal Resistance: Specified as 78.4°C/W.
Maximum Power: The maximum power rating is 100 mW.
Maximum Voltage: They can withstand up to 45 volts.

CURRENT NOISE & POWER DISSIPATION

A chart (not fully provided) indicates power dissipation capabilities. This data is critical for understanding energy handling in various operating conditions.

ENVIRONMENTAL PERFORMANCE

Environmental tests show changes in resistance under conditions like thermal shock, low/high temperature operations, short-time overload, moisture, and bonding exposure with the percentage change mentioned.

PART NUMBERING SYSTEM

The datasheet explains how the resistor part numbers are constructed:

Packaging Code: Signifies the packaging type, with “TR” representing Tape/Reel and “W” for Wafer Carrier.
Temperature Coefficient: Indicated by numbers 10, 20, and 30.
Tolerance Code: Specified with letters representing different tolerance levels, such as “G” for 2% and “J” for 5%.
Termination Finish: The letter “X” stands for Sn60 over Nickel, among others, indicating various available finishes.
Product Designation: Letter “P” denotes thick film on alumina, and so on.
Termination Type and Size Code: “C” for wraparound termination, with size codes and other indications provided.

MECHANICAL CHARACTERISTICS

The dimensions of the resistors in both inches and millimeters are listed, covering length, width, thickness, top and bottom termination gaps, along with the approximate weight.

Furthermore, MINIMUM RECOMMENDED MOUNTING PADS in inches are provided, ensuring proper installation and physical compatibility.

The datasheet specifies that the characteristics and specifications are subject to change without notice and includes contact information and the company’s address for State of the Art, Inc., indicative of its provision for customer service and updates.