State of the Art, Inc. – SASSSATION Thick Film Chip Resistor Datasheet

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SASSSATION Thick Film Chip Resistor Overview

The SASSSATION 30603 from State of the Art, Inc. is a thick film chip resistor designed for standard grade applications and built with a 96% alumina substrate. The product offers a wide resistance range of 10 to 40MΩ, with tolerances of ±0.5%, ±1%, ±2%, ±5%, and ±10%. It has a temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) option ranging from +100 ppm to +300 ppm.

Key Electrical Specifications:

– Thermal Resistance: 78.4°C/W
– Maximum Power: 100 mW
– Maximum Voltage: 45 Volts
– Current Noise: Specified as low
– Power Dissipation: A detailed chart provided

Environmental and Mechanical Durability:

The resistor is robust, demonstrating a ±0.03% change in resistance after environmental tests such as thermal shock, low-temperature operation, short-time overload, and resistance to soldering heat. It also shows remarkable moisture and high-temperature resistance, with changes of +0.05%. For detailed changes, refer to the provided life test chart.

Product Part Numbering

Part numbering for the SASSSATION series follows a specific format encapsulating packaging code, temperature characteristics, tolerance, resistance value, termination finish, product designation, termination type, size code, and grade. Temperature characteristics codes are denoted as 10, 20, 30 for their respective TCR values. Whereas, tolerance is coded as G for 2%, J for 5%, K for 10%, and M for 20%.

Physical Dimensions and Mounting Information

The chip resistors have specified dimensions in inches and millimeters, including length, width, thickness, and top and bottom termination gaps. Additionally, guidelines for minimum recommended mounting pads are provided to ensure proper installation and operation.

Additional Notes

The datasheet mentions that specifications are subject to change without notice. Contact information for State of the Art, Inc., including address, phone, fax, and a toll-free number, is provided, as is the URL for more information.

Contact and Reference

For more detailed information, the datasheet directs users to State of the Art, Inc. at their Fox Hill Road address in State College, PA, or through various communication channels provided, including their website at www.resistor.com.