BR Series
Stackpole Electronics, Inc.
Bare Element Current Sensing Resistor
Resistive Product Solutions
Features:
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1, 3 and 5 watts
± 1%, ± 2% or ± 5% tolerance
± 20 ppm/ºC element wire
± 200 ppm/ºC at lead stops
All welded construction
Flameproof
Non-inductive (10nH max)
High current handling to 31 amps
100% RoHS compliant and lead free without exemption
Halogen free
REACH compliant
Applications:
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Current sensing
Feedback
Low inductance
Surge and pulse
Electrical Specifications
Ohmic Range (Ω) and Tolerance
1%, 2%, 5%
0.005 - 0.1
0.005 - 0.1
0.005 - 0.05
Power Rating (W)
at 85ºC
1
3
5
Type/Code
(1)
BR1
BR3
BR5
(1) Contact factory for resistance values below 0.005 Ω.
Product photo shown above is typical. Actual components may vary depending on element wire size and amount of trim adjusting
required to meet desired resistance value.
Please refer to the High Power Resistor Application Note (page 3) for more information on designing and implementing
high power resistor types.
Mechanical Specifications
Element width varies depending on resistance value.
Type/Code
BR1
BR3
BR5
A
0.450
11.43
0.602
15.30
0.800
20.32
±
±
±
±
±
±
B
0.040
1.02
0.040
1.02
0.040
1.02
0.200
5.08
0.800
20.32
0.800
20.32
Rev Date: 10/8/2021
This specification may be changed at any time without prior notice.
Please confirm technical specifications before you order and/or use.
±
±
±
±
±
±
C
0.100
2.54
0.200
5.08
0.200
5.08
0.125
3.18
0.125
3.18
0.125
3.18
1
±
±
±
±
±
±
D
0.030
0.76
0.030
0.76
0.030
0.76
0.065
1.65
0.065
1.65
0.065
1.65
±
±
±
±
±
±
E
0.010
0.25
0.010
0.25
0.010
0.25
0.04
1.02
0.04
1.02
0.04
1.02
±
±
±
±
±
±
Unit
0.002
0.05
0.002
0.05
0.002
0.05
inches
mm
inches
mm
inches
mm
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Bare Element Current Sensing Resistor
Resistive Product Solutions
Performance Characteristics
Test
Test Specification
Moisture Resistance
Load Life @ 25ºC - 1000 hours
Temperature Cycle @ -40ºC & +125ºC (1000 cycles)
Operating temperature range is -65ºC to +350ºC
± 1%
± 2%, + 0.0005 Ω
± 1%
Power Derating Curve:
Note: Maximum recommended solder joint/lead stop temperature = +105ºC
Recommended Solder Profile
This information is intended as a reference for solder profiles for Stackpole resistive components. These profiles should
be compatible with most soldering processes. These are only recommendations. Actual numbers will depend on board
density, geometry, packages used, etc., especially those cells labeled with “*”.
100% Matte Tin / RoHS Compliant Terminations
Soldering iron recommended temperatures: 330°C to 350°C with minimum duration.
Maximum number of reflow cycles: 3.
Wave Soldering
Description
Maximum
Recommended
Preheat Time
80 seconds
70 seconds
Temperature Diff.
140°C
120°C
Solder Temp.
260°C
250°C
Dwell Time at Max.
10 seconds
5 seconds
Ramp DN (°C/sec)
N/A
N/A
Temperature Diff. = Defference between final preheat stage and soldering stage.
Minimum
60 seconds
100°C
240°C
*
N/A
Convection IR Reflow
Description
Maximum
Recommended
Minimum
Ramp Up (°C/sec)
Dwell Time > 217°C
Solder Temp.
Dwell Time at Max.
Ramp DN (°C/sec)
3°C/sec
150 seconds
260°C
30 seconds
6°C/sec
2°C/sec
90 seconds
245°C
15 seconds
3°C/sec
*
60 seconds
*
10 seconds
*
Rev Date: 10/8/2021
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Resistive Product Solutions
Recommended Lead Free Resistor Reflow Profile
High Power Chip Resistors and Thermal Management
Stackpole has developed several surface mount resistor series in addition to our current sense resistors, which have had higher power
ratings than standard resistor chips. This has caused some uncertainty and even confusion by users as to how to reliably use these
resistors at the higher power ratings in their designs.
The data sheets for the RHC, RMCP, RNCP, CSR, CSRN, CSRF, CSS, and CSSH state that the rated power assumes an ambient
temperature of no more than 100°C for the CSS / CSSH series and 70°C for all other high power resistor series. In addition, IPC and
UL best practices dictate that the combined temperature on any resistor due to power dissipated and ambient air shall be no more than
105°C. At first glance this wouldn’t seem too difficult, however the graph below shows typical heat rise for the CSR ½ 100 milliohm at
full rated power. The heat rise for the RMCP and RNCP would be similar. The RHC with its unique materials, design, and processes
would have less heat rise and therefore would be easier to implement for any given customer.
The 102°C heat rise shown here would indicate there will be additional thermal reduction techniques needed to keep this part under
105°C total hot spot temperature if this part is to be used at 0.75 watts of power. However, this same part at the usual power rating for
this size would have a heat rise of around 72°C. This additional heat rise may be dealt with using wider conductor traces, larger solder
pads and land patterns under the solder mask, heavier copper in the conductors, via through PCB, air movement, and heat sinks,
among many other techniques. Because of the variety of methods customers can use to lower the effective heat rise of the circuit,
Rev Date: 10/8/2021
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resistor manufacturers simply specify power ratings with the limitations on ambient air temperature and total hot spot temperatures and
leave the details of how to best accomplish this to the design engineers. Design guidelines for products in various market segments
can vary widely so it would be unnecessarily constraining for a resistor manufacturer to recommend the use of any of these methods
over another.
Note:
The final resistance value can be affected by the board layout and assembly process, especially the size of the mounting pads
and the amount of solder used. This is especially notable for resistance values ≤ 50 mΩ. This should be taken into account when
designing.
RoHS Compliance
Stackpole Electronics has joined the worldwide effort to reduce the amount of lead in electronic components and to meet the various
regulatory requirements now prevalent, such as the European Union’s directive regarding “Restrictions on Hazardous Substances”
(RoHS 3). As part of this ongoing program, we periodically update this document with the status regarding the availability of our
compliant components. All our standard part numbers are compliant to EU Directive 2011/65/EU of the European Parliament as
amended by Directive (EU) 2015/863/EU as regards the list of restricted substances.
RoHS Compliance Status
Standard
Product
Series
BR
Description
Package /
Termination
Type
Standard
Series
RoHS
Compliant
Lead-Free Termination
Composition
Lead-Free
Mfg. Effective Date
(Std Product Series)
Lead-Free
Effective Date
Code
(YY/WW)
Open Air Bare Element
Current Sense Resistor
Special
YES
100% Matte Sn
Jan-06
06/01
“Conflict Metals” Commitment
We at Stackpole Electronics, Inc. are joined with our industry in opposing the use of metals mined in the “conflict region” of the eastern
Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) in our products. Recognizing that the supply chain for metals used in the electronics industry
is very complex, we work closely with our own suppliers to verify to the extent possible that the materials and products we supply do
not contain metals sourced from this conflict region. As such, we are in compliance with the requirements of Dodd-Frank Act regarding
Conflict Minerals.
Compliance to “REACH”
We certify that all passive components supplied by Stackpole Electronics, Inc. are SVHC (Substances of Very High Concern) free and
compliant with the requirements of EU Directive 1907/2006/EC, “The Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of
Chemicals”, otherwise referred to as REACH. Contact us for complete list of REACH Substance Candidate List.
Environmental Policy
It is the policy of Stackpole Electronics, Inc. (SEI) to protect the environment in all localities in which we operate. We continually strive
to improve our effect on the environment. We observe all applicable laws and regulations regarding the protection of our environment
and all requests related to the environment to which we have agreed. We are committed to the prevention of all forms of pollution.
Rev Date: 10/8/2021
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Bare Element Current Sensing Resistor
Resistive Product Solutions
How to Order
B
Product Series
Code
Description
Bare Element
BR
Current Sensing
R
Power Rating
Size
W
1
1
3
3
5
5
1
F
Tolerance
Code Tol
F
1%
G
2%
J
5%
Rev Date: 10/8/2021
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Please confirm technical specifications before you order and/or use.
B
Code
B
5
1
0
Packaging
Description
Size
Bulk
All Sizes
L
0
Quantity
1000
Resistance Value
Four characters with the
multiplier used as the
decimal holder.
"L" used as multiplier
-3
of 10 for any value
under 0.1 ohm.
0.005 ohm = 5L00
0.05 ohm = 50L0
0.1 ohm = R100
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