Current Sense Resistor Datasheet
Four-Terminal Surface Mount Resistor
L4CA/C Series
Reliability Specifications
Test
Procedure
Specifications
2.5 times the rated voltage shall be applied for 5
sec.
1.0% Appearance: Without distinct damage, and
the marking shall be legible.
ShortTerm Overload
Exposure at 70°C with full rated power applied
1,000 Hours
1.0% Appearance: Without distinct damage, and
the marking shall be legible.
Load Life (Endurance)Test
At temperature 70°C, rated power shall be
repeatedly applied for 1.5hrs followed by a pause
of 30 min. 1,000 Hours.
Load Life (Endurance)Test
(Power Cycling)
1.0% Appearance: Without distinct damage, and
the marking shall be legible.
Repeat 1,000 cycles as follows:
1.0% Appearance: Without distinct damage, and
Thermal Cycling (Air to Air)Test
Temperature HumidityTest
HAST (Autoclave)
-55°C (30 min.) / +155°C (30 min.)TransitionTime = the marking shall be legible.
Temperature of 60°C with relative humidity 90~
95%. 1,000 hours.
1.0% Appearance: Without distinct damage, and
the marking shall be legible.
1.0% Appearance: Without distinct damage,
and the marking shall be legible.
30 PSIA, 121°C, 48h
Frequency 10 - 2000Hz/20min. Acceleration 15G
X.Y.Z Direction each 12 cycles (12 hours total) (MIL-
STD-202-Method 204 - Condition B)
1.0% Appearance: Without distinct damage, and
the marking shall be legible.
VibrationTest
1.0% Appearance: Without distinct damage,
and the marking shall be legible.
50G’s peak for 11 milliseconds
Mechanical ShockTest
Terminal Strength
(MIL-STD-202-Method 213 - Condition A)
0.5% Appearance: Without distinct damage, and
the marking shall be legible.
Applied force based on part size
1.0% Appearance: Without distinct damage, and
the marking shall be legible.
Flex Strength
Span 90mm, Flex of 2mm for 10 seconds
1.0% Parts must meet initial electrical specs.
Appearance: Without distinct damage, and the
marking shall be legible.
Reflow soldering as per JEDEC-J-STD-020. Repeat
for a total of 3 cycles.
Resistance to Soldering Heat (1)
One reflow cycle as per JEDEC-J-STD-020 followed 1.0% Parts must meet initial electrical specs.
Resistance to Soldering Heat (2) by cool down and then “hand soldering” which
Appearance: Without distinct damage, and the
consists of dipping in 260°C solder for 10 seconds marking shall be legible.
Immersed in solder-molten bath at 245°C for
3 1sec.
Solderability
A new solder shall cover minimum of 95%.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Revised: GD. 09/19/23