Low Resistance
Metal Element Resistor
LOB Series
• Low TCR
• High stability over life
• Tolerances from ±1% to ±5%
• Ultra low resistance values (0.005Ω to 0.1Ω)
• Inherently non-inductive (≤.02 µh @ 0.5MHz)
• Available in 1W, 3W, and 5W rated packages
• Lead free RoHS compliant construction available
DESCRIPTION:
The LOBΩ Series power precision metal element resistors feature resistance values down to 0.005 with virtually no inductance.
Available in 1, 3, and 5 watt rated axial leaded packages, these resistors are compatible with automatic insertion equipment.
APPLICATIONS:
• Switchmode and linear power supplies
• Automotive current-sensing circuits
• Instrumentation
• Regulators
CONSTRUCTION:
The LOBΩ Series resistors feature tinned copper leads welded directly to a low-temperature coefficient resistance element in a
highly automated proprietary process. The leaded resistor elements are then encapsulated in a molding compound.
Specifications
Continuous Power Dissipation
@ 25°C in free air (watts)
Overload Power
for 5 seconds (watts)
Maximum Working
Voltage (volts)
Maximum Storage
Temperature (°C)
Style
LOB-1
LOB-3
LOB-5
1
3
5
5
1 x R
175
175
175
√
15
25
√ 3 x R
5 x R
√
*Power Dissipation - The maximum wattage rating depends upon the amount of heat which can be transferred to the surroundings while not exceeding the maximum element temperature. Ambient
air temperature, velocity of cooling air, thermal resistance of heat, and the temperature of surrounding objects will affect this transfer, and must be taken into account when selecting a resistor.
Environmental Testing
Test Parameters
Load Life (2,000 hours)
Thermal Shock
MIL-STD 202
Method 108
Method 107
Method 204
Method 213
Method 301
Method 302
MAX %∆R *
±1%
Unit
%∆R
%∆R
%∆R
%∆R
%∆R
Ohms
±1%
Vibration
±0.5%
±0.5%
±0.5%
>1011
Mechanical Shock
Dielectric Strength
Insulation Resistance
*±0.0005 ohm allowance for test/contact error.
General Note
IRC reserves the right to make changes in product specification without notice or liability.
All information is subject to IRC’s own data and is considered accurate at time of going to print.
A subsidiary of
TT electronics plc
Wire and Film Technologies Division • 4222 South Staples Street • Corpus Christi Texas 78411 USA
Telephone: 361 992 7900 • Facsimile: 361 992 3377 • Website: www.irctt.com
LOB Series Issue October 2008 Sheet 1 of 3