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LTO 30
Vishay Sfernice
30 W Power Resistor Thick Film Technology
LTO series are the extension of RTO types. We used the
direct ceramic mounting design (no metal tab) of our RCH
power resistors applied to semiconductor packages.
FEATURE
30 W at 25 °C case temperature heatsink
mounted
Direct mounting ceramic on heatsink
Broad resistance range: 0.010 to 550 k
Non inductive
TO-220 package: Compact and easy to mount
Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC
Note
• Tolerances unless stated: ± 0.3 mm
MECHANICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Mechanical Protection Molded
Resistive Element Thick film
Substrate Alumina
Connections Tinned copper
Weight 2 g max.
Mounting Torqure 1 Nm
DIMENSIONS
Standard Package TO220 package
ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS
Temperature Range - 55 °C to + 155 °C
Climatic Category 55/155/56
Flammability IEC 60695-11-5
2 applications 30 s
separated by 60 s
DIMENSIONS in millimeters
3.2
16.2
10.4
1.8
5.08
0.6
3.5
1.3
0.8 12.7
3.2
Ø 3.2
ELECTRICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Resistance Range 0.010 to 550 k
Tolerances (Standard) ± 1 % to ± 10 %
Dissipation and Associated Onto a heatsink
Power Rating and
Thermal Resistance
of the Component
30 W at + 25 °C (case temp.)
RTH (j - c): 4.2 °C/W
Free air:
2.25 W at + 25 °C
Temperature Coefficient See Performance table
Standard ± 150 ppm/°C
Limiting Element Voltage UL250 V
Dielectric Strength
MIL STD 202
1500 VRMS - 1 min
10 mA max.
Insulation Resistance 104 M
Inductance 0.1 µH
Critical Resistance 2.08 k
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CHOICE OF THE HEATSINK
The user must choose according to the working conditions of the component (power, room temperature).
Maximum working temperature must not exceed 150 °C. The dissipated power is simply calculated by the following ratio:
P: Expressed in W
T: Difference between maximum working temperature and room
temperature
RTH (j - c):Thermal resistance value measured between resistive layer
and outer side of the resistor. It is the thermal resistance
of the component.
RTH (c - a):Thermal resistance value measured between outer side of
the resistor and room temperature. It is the thermal
resistance of the heatsink itself (type, shape) and the quality of the
fastening device, and the thermal resistance of the thermal
compound.
Example:
RTH (c - a) for LTO 30 power rating 10 W at ambient temperature + 25 °C
Thermal resistance RTH (j - c): 4.2 °C/W
Considering equation (1) we have:
T = 150 °C - 25 °C = 125 °C
RTH (j - c) + RTH (c - a) = = = 12.5 °C/W
RTH (c - a) = 12.5 °C/W - 4.2 °C/W = 8.3 °C/W
with a thermal grease RTH (c - h) = 1 °C/W, we need a heatsink with RTH (h - a) = 7.3 °C/W.
PERFORMANCE
TESTS CONDITIONS REQUIREMENTS
Momentary Overload
EN 60115-1
1.5 Pr/5 s
US < 1.5 UL
± (0.5 % + 0.005 )
Rapid Temperature Change
EN 60115-1
IEC 60068-2-14 Test Na
5 cycles
- 55 °C to + 155 °C
± (0.5 % + 0.005 )
Load Life EN 60115-1
1000 h Pr at + 25 °C ± (1 % + 0.005 )
Humidity (Steady State) MIL-STD-202
Method 103 B Cond. D ± (0.5 % + 0.005 )
Vibration MIL-STD-202
Method 204 Cond. D ± (0.2 % + 0.005 )
Terminal Strength MIL-STD-202
Method 211 Cond. A1 ± (0.2 % + 0.005 )
Shock 100G, MIL-STD-202
Method 213 Cond. I ± (0.5 % + 0.005 )
SPECIAL FEATURES
Resistance Values 0.010 0.015 0.1 0.5
Tolerances ± 1 % at ± 10 %
Typical Temperature Coefficient
(- 55 ° to + 155 °C) ± 900 ppm/°C ± 700 ppm/°C ± 250 ppm/°C ± 150 ppm/°C
P = T
RTH (j - c) + RTH (c - a)
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T
P
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OVERLOADS
In any case the applied voltage must be lower than the
maximum overload voltage of 375 V.
The values indicated on the graph below are applicable to
resistors in air or mounted onto a heatsink.
MARKING
Model, style, resistance value (in ), tolerance (in %),
manufacturing date, Vishay Sfernice trademark.
POWER RATING
The temperature of the case should be maintained within the
limits specified.
To improve the thermal conductivity, surfaces in contact
should be coated with a silicone grease and the torque
applied on the screw for tightening should be around 1 Nm.
10-6
ENERGY IN J
OVERLOAD DURATION IN s
ENERGY CURVE
100
10
1
0.1
0.01 10-5 10-4 10-3 10-2
PACKAGING
Tube of 50 units
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 150
100
125
75
50
25
0
RATED POWER IN %
CASE TEMPERATURE IN °C
ORDERING INFORMATION
LTO 30 F 2.7 k± 1 %xxx TU50 e3
MODEL STYLE CONNECTIONS RESISTANCE VALUE TOLERANCE
± 1 %
± 2 %
± 5 %
± 10 %
CUSTOM DESIGN
Optional
on request:
Special TCR,
shape etc.
PACKAGING LEAD (Pb)-FREE
GLOBAL PART NUMBER INFORMATION
GLOBAL
MODEL SIZE LEADS OHMIC VALUE TOLERANCE PACKAGING LEAD (Pb)-FREE
LTO 030 F = Radial leads The first four digits are
significant figures and the
last digit specifies the
number of zeros to follow.
R designates decimal point.
48R70 = 48.7
48701 = 48 700
10002 = 100 000
R0100 = 0.01
R4700 = 0.47
27000 = 2700 = 2.7 k
F = 1 %
G = 2 %
J = 5 %
K = 10 %
T = Tube
Tube 50 pieces
E3 = Pure tin
030F270 0 T 3T OL 0JE
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