RTO 20
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20 W Power Resistor, Thick Film Technology, TO-220
FEATURES
• 20 W at 25 °C heatsink mounted
• High power dissipation to size ratio
• Wide resistance range from 0.01 to 550 k
• Negligible inductance
• Easy mounting
• TO-220 package: compact and easy to mount
DESIGN SUPPORT TOOLS
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
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Two versions of this thick film resistor are available:
• A radial leaded version for PCB mounting
Models
Available
The well known TO-220 package is compact and easy to
mount.
• A flat lead version for surface mounting
DIMENSIONS in millimeters
RTO 20F - LEADED
10.1
Ø 3.6
12.5
RTO 20C - FOR SURFACE MOUNTING
4.5
10.1
1.3
Ø 3.6
15
12.5
8.8
4.5
1.3
15
8.8
2
3
13.7
0.3
1.6
Ø 0.8
2.5
5.08
• Only for RTO 20 version C = during surface mount soldering temperature profile
must not cause the metal tab of this device to exceed 220 °C.
5.08
Note
• Tolerances unless stated: ± 0.4 mm
STANDARD ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
MODEL
SIZE
RTO 20
Note
(1) E24 series
TO-220
RESISTANCE RATED POWER
RANGE
P25 °C
W
0.010 to 550K (1)
20
LIMITING ELEMENT
VOLTAGE UL
V
500
TOLERANCE
±%
1, 2, 5, 10
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT
± ppm/°C
150
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical Protection
Resistive Element
Dissipation and
Associated
Substrate
Connections
Weight
Insulated case
Thick film
Alumina onto base of nickel coated
copper
Tinned copper
2.2 g max.
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Range
Climatic Category
Sealing
Flammability
-55 °C to 155 °C
55 / 155 / 56
Sealed container, solder immersion
IEC 60695-11-5
2 applications 30 s
separated by 60 s
CRITICAL
RESISTANCE
12.5K
Onto a heatsink
Thermal Resistance
and Nominal Power
20 W at + 25 °C
RTH (j - c): 6.5 °C/W
Free air:
2 W at +25 °C
Dielectric Strength
MIL STD 202
2000 VRMS - 1 min - 10 mA max.
(between terminals and heatsink)
Insulation Resistance
106 M
Inductance
0.1 μH
DIMENSIONS
Standard Package
TO-220 insulated case
Note
• Not compatible with RoHS reflow profile
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PERFORMANCE
TESTS
Momentary Overload
Rapid Temperature Change
Load Life
Humidity (Steady State)
High Temperature Exposure
CONDITIONS
REQUIREMENTS
EN 60115-1
2 Pr 5 s for R < 2
1.6 Pr 5 s for R 2
US < 1.5 UL
± (0.25 % + 0.005 )
EN 60115-1/60068-2-14
5 cycles
-55 °C to +155 °C
± (0.5 % + 0.005 )
EN 60115-1
1000 h Pr at +25 °C
± (1 % + 0.005 )
EN 60115-1
56 days RH 95 %
± (0.5 % + 0.005 )
NF EN 140 000
1000 h - 40 % Pr at +100 °C
± (0.5 % + 0.005 )
Vibration
MIL STD 202, Method 204 C Test D
± (0.2 % + 0.005 )
Terminal Strength
MIL STD 202, Method 211 Test A1
± (0.2 % + 0.005 )
IEC 60115-1
IEC 60068-2-27
Saw tooth: 100 g/6 ms
± (0.5 % + 0.005 )
Shock
RESISTANCE VALUE IN RELATION TO TOLERANCE AND TCR
0.01
Resistance Values
0.015
Tolerances
0.1
0.5
± 250 ppm/°C
± 150 ppm/°C
± 1 % at ± 10 %
Typical Temperature
Coefficient Range
(-55 °C to +155 °C)
± 900 ppm/°C
± 700 ppm/°C
Note
• For very low ohmic values, TCR for information
CHOICE OF THE HEATSINK
The user must choose the board according to the working conditions of the component (power, room temperature).
Maximum working temperature must not exceed 155 °C. The dissipated power is simply calculated by the following ratio:
1
T
P = ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------R TH (j - c) + R TH (c - h) + R TH (h - a)
P:
Expressed in W
T:
Difference between maximum working temperature and room temperature
RTH (j - c): Thermal resistance value measured between resistive layer and outer side of the resistor. It is the thermal
resistance of the component: Special Features table.
RTH (c - h): Thermal resistance value measured between outer side of the resistor and upper side of the heatsink. This is the
thermal resistance of the interface (grease, thermal pad), and the quality of the fastening device.
Rth (h - a): Thermal resistance of the heatsink.
Example:
RTH (c - a) for RTO 20 power rating 10 W at ambient temperature +25 °C
Thermal resistance RTH (j - c): 6.5 °C/W
Considering equation (1) we have:
T = 155 °C - 25 °C = 130 °C
T
P
130
10
RTH (j - c) + RTH (c - h) + RTH (h - a) = ------- = -------- = 13 °C/W
RTH (c - h) + RTH (h - a) = 13 °C/W - 6.5 °C/W = 6.5 °C/W
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OVERLOADS
POWER RATING
In any case the applied voltage must be lower than the
maximum overload voltage of 750 V.
The temperature of the heatsink should be maintained within
the limits specified.
The values indicated on the graph below are applicable to
resistors in air or mounted onto a heatsink.
To improve the thermal conductivity, surfaces in contact
should be coated with a silicone grease and the torque
applied on the screw for tightening should be around 1 Nm.
Spring clip can also be used to mount the component on an
heatsink (ex: Kunze, clip KU4-498).
MARKING
Model, style, resistance value (in ), tolerance (in %),
manufacturing date, Vishay Sfernice trademark.
120
ENERGY CURVE
RATED POWER IN %
100
ENERGY IN JOULES
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
75
50
25
0
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
140 155
HEATSINK TEMPERATURE IN °C
0.001
10-7
10-6
10-5
10-4
10-3
10-2
10-1
OVERLOAD DURATION IN s
PACKAGING
POWER CURVE
Tube of 50 units
POWER IN W
100 000
10 000
1000
100
10-7
10-6
10-5
10-4
10-3
10-2
10-1
OVERLOAD DURATION IN s
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ORDERING INFORMATION
RTO
20
F
U68
5%
xxx
TU50
e3
MODEL
STYLE
CONNECTIONS
RESISTANCE VALUE
TOLERANCE
CUSTOM DESIGN
PACKAGING
LEAD (Pb)-FREE
±1%
±2%
±5%
± 10 %
Optional
on request:
special TCR,
shape etc.
F: radial leads
C: surface mount
GLOBAL PART NUMBER INFORMATION
R
T
O
0
2
0
F
R
6
8
0
0
J
T
E
3
GLOBAL
MODEL
STYLE
DIELECTRIC
OHMIC VALUE
TOLERANCE
PACKAGING
RTO
020
F = radial leads
C = surface mount
The first four digits are
significant figures and the last
digit specifies the number of
zeros
to follow.
R designates decimal point.
F=1%
G=2%
J=5%
K = 10 %
T = tube
Size 30 and 50:
Tube 50 pieces
48R70 = 48.7
48701 = 48 700
10002 = 100 000
R0100 = 0.01
R6800 = 0.68
27000 = 2700 = 2.7 k
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