VCS101, VCS103, VCS401 Vishay Foil Resistors Bulk Metal(R) Technology Precision, Low Value, Current Sense/Current Shunt Resistors FEATURES * Low Ohmic Values: 0.005 to 0.25 Product may not be to scale * Resistive Tolerance: to 0.1% * Temperature Coefficient of Resistance: 20ppm/C at 0.1, available to 15ppm/C Contact Applications Engineering for tighter limits THROUGH HOLE Model VCS101, VCS103 and VCS401 resistors are available in 2 configurations. This Bulk Metal(R) resistor can serve as a low ohm, high power resistive shunt or as a medium power current sensing resistor. Resistors are non insulated. * Power Rating: To 1.5 Watts at + 25C (free air) * Maximum Operating Temperature: + 175C FIGURE 1 - DIMENSIONS AND SCHEMATIC Model VCS101 Current Sensor Model VCS401 Current Shunt W 0.520 0.020 H I 1 0.500 Min. Leads 0.032 Diameter Solder Coated Copper (#20 AWG) E 1 E 2 W I 2 I1 I2 E1 E2 H 0.520 0.020 0.200 0.030 Leads 0.040 x 0.005 Tin Plated Copper 0.500 Min. 0.920 0.020 Leads 0.040 x 0.005 Tin Plated Copper Model VCS103 Current Sensor W 0.040 Diameter Lead Solder Coated Copper (#18 AWG) H 0.630 0.032 Diameter Lead Solder Coated Copper (#20 AWG) I1 0.500 Min. E1 E2 I2 0.689 0.020 0.200 0.030 1.083 0.020 TABLE 1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND DIMENSIONS MODEL NUMBER VCS101 RESISTANCE RANGE 0.005 to 0.01 0.01 to 0.05 0.05 to 0.2 TIGHTEST RESISTANCE TOLERANCE % POWER RATING AT + 25C 1 0.5 0.1 1 Watt 15 Amps 1 Watt 1.5 Watt VCS401 VCS103 0.005 to 0.01 0.01 to 0.05 0.05 to 0.25 1 0.5 0.1 VISHAY FOIL * FRANCE +33.4.93.37.28.24 FAX: +33.4.93.37.27.31 * GERMANY +49.9287.710 FAX: +49 9287.70435 * ISRAEL +972.3.557.0945 FAX: +972.3.558.9121 Document Number: 63016 Revision 02-Sep-02 MAXIMUM CURRENT DIMENSIONS (MAXIMUM) INCHES MM H W 0.125 0.080 3.18 2.03 3 Amps H W 0.125 0.080 3.18 2.03 15 Amps H W 0.190 0.080 4.83 2.03 * ITALY + 39.2.300.11919 FAX: +39.2.300.11999 * JAPAN +81.42.729.0661 FAX: +81.42.729.3400 * SINGAPORE +65.788.6668 FAX: +65.788.0988 * SWEDEN +46.8.594.70590 FAX: +46.8.594.70581 * UK +44 191 514 8237 FAX: +44 1953 457 722 * USA +1 610 407-4800 FAX: +1 610 640-9081 www.vishay.com 109 VCS101, VCS103, VCS401 Bulk Metal(R) Technology Precision, Low, Value Current Sense/Current Shunt Resistors Vishay Foil Resistors TABLE 2 - VCS101, VCS103 AND VCS401 PERFORMANCE* TEST OR CONDITION VCS101, VCS103 AND VCS401 Maximum Ambient Temp. at Rated Power + 25C Maximum Ambient Temp. at Zero Power + 175C See Table 3 Thermal Shock 0.05% Short Time Overload 0.5% Terminal Strength 0.1% High Temperature Exposure 1.0% Moisture Resistance 0.1% Low Temperature Storage 0.05% Shock (Specified Pulse) 0.1% Vibration (High Frequency) 0.1% 3.0% Life (Rated Power, + 25C, 2,000 hrs.) 0.1%, 1%, 3%, Resistance Tolerance 5%, 10% *R's plus additional 0.0005 ohm for measurement error. TABLE 3 - TC SPECIFICATIONS TC (PPM/C) VALUE 0.005 to 0.01 90 > 0.01 to 0.05 30 > 0.05 to 0.25 20 FIGURE 2 - POWER DERATING CURVE -55C +25C +175C +100 Percent of Rated Power THROUGH HOLE Temperature Coefficient +75 +50 +25 -50 0 +50 +100 +150 +200 +250 Ambient Temperature C Further derating not necessary. TABLE 4 - ORDERING INFORMATION Specify Vishay VCS101, VCS103 and VCS401 resistors as follows: Example: VCS101 0R0100 1% MODEL NO. RESISTANCE VALUE TOLERANCE VISHAY FOIL * FRANCE +33.4.93.37.28.24 FAX: +33.4.93.37.27.31 * GERMANY +49.9287.710 FAX: +49 9287.70435 * ISRAEL +972.3.557.0945 FAX: +972.3.558.9121 www.vishay.com 110 * ITALY + 39.2.300.11919 FAX: +39.2.300.11999 * JAPAN +81.42.729.0661 FAX: +81.42.729.3400 * SINGAPORE +65.788.6668 FAX: +65.788.0988 * SWEDEN +46.8.594.70590 FAX: +46.8.594.70581 * UK +44 191 514 8237 FAX: +44 1953 457 722 * USA +1 610 407-4800 FAX: +1 610 640-9081 Document Number: 63016 Revision 02-Sep-02