VCS101, VCS103, VCS401
Vishay Foil Resistors
Bulk Metal® Technology
Precision, Low Value, Current Sense/Current Shunt Resistors
FEATURES
• Low Ohmic Values: 0.005 Ω to 0.25 Ω
• Resistive Tolerance: to 0.1 ꢀ
• Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR):
20 ppm/°C at 0.1 Ω, available to 15 ppm/°C
Contact Applications Engineering for tighter
limits
Pb-free
Available
RoHS*
COMPLIANT
• 4 leads for Kelvin connection
• Power Rating: to 1.5 W at + 25 °C (free air)
• Maximum Operating Temperature: + 175 °C
• Lead (Pb)-free available
• For better perfomances, see VCS200 and VCS300 series
datasheets
Any value available within resistance range
INTRODUCTION
Model VCS101, VCS103 and VCS401 resistors are available
in 2 configurations. This Bulk Metal® resistor can serve as a
low ohm, high power resistive shunt or as a medium power
current sensing resistor. Resistors are non insulated.
APPLICATIONS
• High Precision Instrumentation
• Automatic Test Equipment
• Current Sensing Application
• Industrial
• Medical
• Military
• Measurement Instrumentation
Our Applications Engineering Department is prepared to
advise and to make recommendations. For non standard
technical requirements and special applications, please
contact us.
FIGURE 1 - DIMENSIONS AND SCHEMATIC
Model VCS101 Current Sensor
W
Model VCS401 Current Shunt
0.520 0.020
W
H
I
I
1
2
R
I
I
0.500 Min.
Leads
0.032 Diameter
Solder Coated
Copper
H
I
I
E
E
2
2
1
1
V
Leads
0.040 x 0.005
Tin Plated Copper
(#20 AWG)
Leads
0.520 0.020
0.500 Min.
0.040 x 0.005
Tin Plated
Copper
E
E
1
2
0.200 0.030
0.920 0.020
Model VCS103 Current Sensor
W
0.040 Diameter Lead
Solder Coated Copper
(#18 AWG)
H
I
E
E
I
2
1
1
2
0.630
0.500 Min.
0.032 Diameter Lead
Solder Coated Copper
(#20 AWG)
0.689 0.020
0.200 0.030
1.083 0.020
TABLE 1 - CHARACTERISTICS AND DIMENSIONS
RESISTANCE
RANGE
(Ω)
TIGHTEST
RESISTANCE
TOLERANCE (%)
DIMENSIONS
MODEL
POWER RATING
at + 25 °C
MAXIMUM
NUMBER
CURRENT
INCHES
(mm)
VCS1011)
VCS4011)
VCS1031)
0.005 to 0.01 Ω
0.01 to 0.05 Ω
0.05 to 0.2 Ω
1
1 W
1 W
15 A
H
0.130
0.080
(3.30)
(2.03)
0.5
0.1
W
3 A
H
W
0.130
0.080
(3.30)
(2.03)
0.005 to 0.01 Ω
0.01 to 0.05 Ω
0.05 to 0.25 Ω
1
0.5
0.1
1.5 W
15 A
H
W
0.190
0.080
(4.83)
(2.03)
Note
1. Tighter Performances are available, please contact application engineering department
* Pb containing terminations are not RoHS compliant, exemptions may apply
Document Number: 63016
Revision: 25-Jun-07
For any questions, contact: foil@vishay.com
www.vishay.com
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