General Purpose Failsafe
Molded Wirewound Resistor
SP20/SP20F Series
• SP20F Fusible
• ±5%, ±10% tolerance
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1
• 0.1 ohm to 1200 ohms
• F version has flame resistant coating
• 1 watt rated with 1/2 watt dimensions
• Drop-in replacement for BW20/BW20F
• Weldable and solderable magnetic lead
• TCR’s as low as ±150 ppm/°C standard (custom TC’s available)
• Lead free, RoHS compliant construction available
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2
(See notes below)
Electrical Data
1. Resistive Element
All resistor types have resistance alloy
winding on a braided fiberglass substrate.
Intermediate silicone coatings are used
to enhance processibility and to provide
protection to the resistive element.
IRC Type
SP20
SP20F
EIA RS-344 Style
MIL-R-11 Style
CRU1
CRU1
2. Termination
The SP-20 and SP-20F resistors are
terminated using an alloy coated copper
flashed steel lead welded to a cap of the
same material. This termination assembly is
mechanically crimped, utilizing an improved
crimp design, to the resistive element.
RC20/RC32
0.1Ω to 1200Ω
±5%, ±10%
RC20/RC32
0.1Ω to 1000Ω
±5%, ±10%
Resistance - Std.
Tolerance - Std.
3. Encapsulation
1 watt @ 50°C
3/4 watt @ 70°C
1/2 watt @ 100°C
1 watt @ 50°C
3/4 watt @ 70°C
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The SP-20 and the SP20F are encapsulated
utilizing a compression molded phenolic
plastic material. The SP-20F has a flame
resistance coating applied over the resistive
element to provide flammability protection
when destructive overloads may occur.
Power Rating
Derating to 0 @ 160°C Derating to 0 @ 160°C
Max. Continuous Working Voltage
√PR
√PR
4. Marking
Min. Insulation
Resistance
Dry
Wet
10,000 Meg
100 Meg
10,000 Meg
100 Meg
All products are marked utilizing heat and
solvent resistant color code bands consistent
with EIA/MIL requirements. The first band
is double width to designate wirewound
construction. A fifth band, blue in color, is
used for flameproof identification.
700V
700V
Min. Dielectric
ATM
Withstanding Volts
(RMS)
Reduced Pressure
450V
450V
Hotspot Temperature Rise
Typical Load Life
120°C @ 1 watts
120°C @ 1 watts
5%
5%
Current Noise
Negligible
Negligible
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.
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TT electronics plc
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SP20/SP20F Series Issue December 2008 Sheet 1 of 3