CARBON FILM RESISTORS,FLAMEPROOF
1. Applicable Scope:
This standard specification is for use in consumer electronics, computers,
telecommunications, control instruments...etc.
2. Part Number:
It is composed by Type, Rated Wattage,Nominal Resistance, Tolerance and
Package/Terminal Form. e.g.
RD
Type
1/4W
Rated Wattage
10R
Nominal Resistance
J
Tolerance
T/B
Package/Terminal Form
2.1 Type :
Carbon Film Resistors are called "RD". "RDN" represents flameproof.
2.2 Rated Wattage:
Shown by "W", such as RD 1/8W(1/6W,1/4WS),1/4W(1/2WS),1/2W; RDN 1W,2W.
2.3 Nominal Resistance:
Ω, KΩ, MΩ are its unit, which be in accordance with JIS-C6409 article 6 (EIA
RS-196A) series.
Letter "10R" indicates resistance value 10Ω.
2.4 Tolerance:
It is measured by Bridge-method at room temperature and expressed by a capital letter.
G=±2%, J=±5%, K=±10%.
2.5 Package/Terminal Form:
T/R=tape & reel ; T/B=tape in box; Nil=Bulk ; MG form, M form, F form.
Remark : RD Series Resistors are RoHS & Halogen Free Compliant.
3. Rated Power:
Rated power is the value of Max load wattage specified at the ambient temperature of 70℃,
and shall meet the functions of electrical and mechanical performance. When the ambient
temperature surpasses above mentioned temperature, the value declines as per following
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3.1 Rated Voltage:
It is calculated through the following formula:
where E: rated voltage (V)
P: rated power (W)
E PXR
R: nominal resistance value (Ω)
However, in case the voltage calculated exceeds the maximum load voltage, such the
maximum load voltage shall be regarded as its rated voltage, means whichever less.
4. Dimension and structure:
4.1 Dimension:
Unit: mm
Max
Working
Voltage
D±1
L±1
H±3
d±0.1
Resistance
Range
RD 1/8W,1/6W(1/4WS)
1.7±0.2
3.7max
28
0.45
3.9Ω ~4.7MΩ
200V
RD 1/4W(1/2WS)
2.4±0.5
6.4
28
0.6
3.9Ω ~10MΩ
250V
RD 1/2W
3.5
9
28
0.65
3.9Ω ~10MΩ
350V
RDN 1W
4.5
11
28
0.8
3.9Ω ~10MΩ
500V
RDN 2W
5
15
28
0.8
3.9Ω ~10MΩ
750V
TYPE
◎ Notes:1. too low or too high ohm value can be supplied only case by case.
2. Max Overload Voltage is 2 times of Max Working voltage.
3. Resistance value over 4.7MΩ (≧4.7MΩ ), while RD 1/8W is ≧1MΩ , the tolerance shall be ±10%.
4.RD 1/4W,1/2W can also supply flameproof form (RDN).
4.2 STRUCTURE:
4.2.1 Ceramic Rod:
It is made of Forsterite imported.
4.2.2 Carbon Film:
Under high vacuum and high temperature to split and oxidize the pure
carbon-hydric.
4.2.3 Terminal:
Terminal is to be firmly connected with resistors element, both electrically and
mechanically, and allow easy soldering.
4.2.4 Coating:
Coating is done by EPOXY insulating paint which is solid enough to be free from
looseness, crack and easy breakage. The paint shall be limited within 1mm of lead
wires from resistors body while the rated wattage is 2W the paint is limited within
2mm. RDN type is coated by flameproof paint which is resistant to 800℃ without
causing looseness, crack and easy breakage.
4.2.5 Marking:
Marking is made by color coding on surface.
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5. Operating Temperature Range: -55℃~155℃
6. Mechanical Performance:
6.1 Terminal tensile:
To Fix the resistor body, a static load of 1.5kgs. (1/8W & 1/4W axial form:1kg.)is to be
gradually applied into the terminal for 10 seconds without causing any looseness and
fall.
6.2 Twist withstand:
To bend the lead wire at the point of about 6mm from resistor body to 90°, then catch the
wire at 1.2 ±0.4mm apart from the bent point end and turn it (clockwise) by 360 degrees
perpendicular to the resistor axis at speed of 5 seconds per turn, and do the same
counterclockwise again which constitute a whole turn. Repeat the turn 2 times without
causing any break and looseness.
7. Electrical Performance:
7.1 Resistance Temperature Coefficient:
It shall be as following:
T.C.
0 ~ -450
0 ~ -700
0 ~ -1000
0 ~ -1300
1/6W , 1/8W
≦47KΩ
51KΩ ~100KΩ
110KΩ ~330KΩ
360KΩ ~1MΩ
1/4W & OVER
≦100KΩ
110KΩ ~1MΩ
1.1MΩ ~2.2MΩ
2.4MΩ ~4.7MΩ
TYPE
T.C. (ppm/℃) =〔(R2-R1) ÷R1〕 ×〔1 ÷(T2-T1)〕 ×10
where
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R1: resistance value at reference temperature
R2: resistance value at test temp.
T1: reference temp. (usu. 25℃)
T2: test temp. (about 75℃)
7.2 Temperature Cycle:
Following temp. cycles are to be made 5 times and then put at room temp. for one hour,
the resistance value change rate between pre-and-post test shall be within ±1%.
Steps
st
1 step
nd
2 step
rd
3 step
th
4 step
Temperature(℃)
-55 ± 3
Room temp.
155 ± 3
Room temp.
Time (minutes)
30
3
30
3
7.3 Short Time Over Load:
When the resistors are applied 2.5 times as much as rated voltage for 5 seconds
continuously, it shows no evidence of arc, flame...etc. Removing the voltage and place
the resistors to the normal condition for 30 minutes, the resistance value change rate
between pre-and-post test shall be within ±1%.
7.4 Insulation Character :
Resistors are located in a V-shaped metal trough. Using the DC 100V or 500V megger
instrument 2 poles to clutch either side of lead wires and metal trough, measuring the
Insulation Resistance which shall be over 10000MΩ .
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7.5 Voltage Withstanding:
Resistors are located in a V-shaped metal trough. RD: applying Max overload voltage
for one minute (RDN: applying 350V AC for one minute) and should find no physical
damage to the resistors. The resistance value change shall be within ±0.5%.
7.6 Load Life:
The resistors arrayed are sent into the 70℃ oven, applying rated voltage at the cycle of
1.5 hours ON, 0.5 hour OFF for 1000+48
hours in total. Then, after removing the voltage,
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take the resistors out of the oven and left under normal temp. for one hour cooling. The
resistance value change rate between pre-and-post test shall be within ±5%.
7.7 Moisture-proof Load Life:
The resistors arrayed are placed into a constant temp./humidity oven at the temp. of 40±
2℃ and the humidity of 90~95%, then rated power is applied for 1.5 hours and cut off
for 0.5 hour. The similar cycle will be repeated for 500+24
-0 hours in total (including cut-off
time). Then remove the voltage, taking the resistors out of the oven and leaving them at
room temp. for one hour. The resistance value change rate between pre-and-post test
shall be within ±5%. There also shall be no evidence of remarkable change on
appearance, and the marking shall not be illegible.
7.8 Solder-ability:
The leads with flux are dipped in a melted solder of 235±5℃ for 2 seconds, more than
95% of the circumference of the lead wires shall be covered with solder.
7.9 Resistance to Soldering Heat:
Two leads are together dipped in a melted solder of 270±5℃ for 10±1 seconds, or 350±
10℃ for 3.5±0.5 seconds, Then remove the resistors and leaving them at room temp.
for one hour. The resistance value change rate between pre-and-post test shall be
within ±1%.
7.10 Nonflammability:(only for RDN)
The resistors are applied the power of 16 times the rated wattage for 5 min. and shall
not get flame.
8.Forming:
8.1 MG Form:
Unit: mm
A±0.02 B±0.05 C±0.2
Wattage
L±1
D±1
P
H
h±1
1/4W(1/2WS)
6.4
2.4±0.5
10±1
7±1
4.5
0.2
0.8
1.2
1/2W
9
3.5
15±1.5
7±1
4.5
0.2
0.8
1.2
1W
11
4.5
15±1.5
7±1
4.5
0.3
1
1.4
2W
15
5
20±2
10±2
4.5
0.3
1
1.4
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8.2 M Form:
Unit: mm
Wattage
L±1
D±1
P
H±0.5
1/8W、1/6W、1/4WS
3.7max
1.7±0.2
5±0.5
3.5
1/4W、1/2WS
6.4
2.4±0.5
10±1
3.5
1/2W
9
3.5
15±1.5
3.5
1W
11
4.5
15±1.5
3.5
2W
15
5
20±2
3.5
8.3 F Form:
Unit: mm
Wattage
L±1
D±1
A+1/-0.5 Applicable
1W
11
4.5
3.5
F1~F4
2W
15
5
3.5
F1~F4
9. Packing:
9.1 Taping Specifications:
Unit: mm
Size
A
Wattage
B
C±1
D Max E Max
Type
T-26
26+1
-0
5±0.5
6
0.6
1.2
T-52
52±1
5±0.5
6
0.6
1.2
1/2W
T-52
52±1
5±0.5
6
0.6
1.2
1W
T-63
63±1
5±0.5
6
0.6
1.2
T-63
63±1
10±1
6
0.6
1.2
T-76
76±1.5
10±1
6
0.6
1.2
≦1/4W
2W
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9.2 Tape in Box:
Unit: mm
Wattage
TYPE QTY PER BOX
a
b
c
T-26
5,000
50
70
255
T-52
5,000
75
70
255
T-26
4,000
50
90
255
T-52
5,000
75
100
255
1/2W
T-52
1,000
75
55
255
1W
T-63
1,000
85
105
260
2W
T-63
1,000
100
110
265
1/8W,1/6W,(1/4WS)
1/4W(1/2WS)
9.3 Tape & Reel:
Unit: mm
Wattage
TYPE
QTY PER
REEL
A
B
C
D
E
F
1/4W(1/2WS)
T-52
5,000
285
310
75
80
295
295
1/2W
T-52
2,500
285
310
75
80
295
295
1W
T-63
2,000
285
310
75
95
295
295
T-63
1,000
285
310
75
95
295
295
T-76
1,000
285
310
90
105
295
295
2W
10. Precautions In Use:
To prevent electric corrosion risk (10 ppm defect rate over 1 year use).the
resistance value over 100KΩ should be limited at 50V when ambient
temperature and humidity is higher than 85℃/85%.
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