CW
Vishay Dale
Wirewound Resistors, Commercial Coated, Axial Lead
FEATURES
• High performance for low cost
• High temperature silicone coating
• Complete welded construction
• Excellent stability in operation
• High power to size ratio
STANDARD ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
POWER RATING*
MODEL
WEIGHT
(Maximum)
RESISTANCE RANGE
P25°C
W
Ω
Characteristic U
Characteristic V
± 5%, ± 10%**
0.1 - 1.77k
0.1 - 6.37k
0.1 - 3.3k
g
+ 250°C
+ 350°C
CW-1/2
CW-1
0.5
1.0
1.0
4.0
3.0
3.0
4.0
2.5
2.5
5.0
4.0
5.0
7.0
10.0
10.0
—
0.21
0.34
0.3
2.1
0.65
0.7
0.9
1.8
1.2
4.2
4.2
4.2
4.7
9.0
9.0
—
—
CW-1M
CW-2
5.5
0.1 - 28.7k
0.1 - 12k
CW-2M
CW-2B
CW-2B-13
CW-2C
CW-2C-14
CW-5
3.75
3.75
6.0
0.1 - 15k
0.1 - 6k8
3.25
3.25
6.5
0.1 - 19.9k
0.1 - 19.9k
0.1 - 58.5k
0.1 - 40.3k
0.1 - 58.5k
0.1 - 95.2k
0.1 - 167k
0.1 - 167k
CW-5-2
CW-5-3
CW-7
5.0
6.5
9.0
CW-10
CW-10-3
13.0
13.0
*Vishay Dale CW models have two power ratings, depending on operating temperature and stability requirements.
**3% tolerance available.
• Shaded areas indicate most popular models.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
PARAMETER
UNIT
ppm/°C
VAC
CW RESISTOR CHARACTERISTICS
Temperature Coefficient
Dielectric Withstanding Voltage
Short Time Overload
± 90 for below 1.0Ω, ± 50 for 1.0Ω to 9.9Ω, ± 30 for 10Ω and above
1000
-
5 x rated power for 5 seconds for 3.75 watt size and smaller,
10 x rated power for 5 seconds for 4 watt size and greater
Terminal Strength
lb
V
10 minimum
(P x R)1/2
Maximum Working Voltage
Operating Temperature Range
Power Rating
°C
-
Characteristic U = - 65/+ 250, Characteristic V = - 65/+ 350
Characteristic U = + 250°C max. hot spot temperature, ± 0.5% max. ∆R in 2000 hr. load life
Characteristic V = + 350°C max. hot spot temperature, ± 3.0% max. ∆R in 2000 hr. load life
ORDERING INFORMATION
CW-5
3kΩ
RESISTANCE
Ω
5%
TOLERANCE
± %
MODEL
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Document Number 30215
Revision 18-Oct-02