Product Overview
The 73M1A, 73M2A, 73M3x, and 73M5 Series Current Sensing Resistors are metal plate packaged devices designed for excellent accuracy in current detection and limiting applications. Featuring a robust metal plate construction with a copper alloy base, these resistors offer good electrical and thermal characteristics due to their special metallic resistor material. They are suitable for a wide range of industrial applications, including motor control, power supplies, and inverter/converter systems.
Product Attributes
- Brand: CTS Corporation
- Material: Metal Plate Construction Copper Alloy
- Terminal Finish: Matte Tin [e3]
- Packaging: Tape and Reel
- Reflow Capable: per JEDEC J-STD-020, +260C Maximum
Technical Specifications
| Model Type | Power Rating [Watts] @ +70C | Resistance Range [m] | Operating Temperature Range | Terminal Finish | Tolerance [%] | Temperature Coefficient (Typical) |
| 73M1A | 1 | 0.25 - 50 | -55C to +155C | Matte Tin [e3] | 1 | R 0.010: 50ppm/C R < 0.010: 100ppm/C |
| 73M2A | 2 | 0.25 - 75 | -55C to +155C | Matte Tin [e3] | 1 | R < 0.010: 100ppm/C R 0.010: 50ppm/C |
| 73M3A | 3 | 0.25 - 3 | -55C to +155C | Matte Tin [e3] | 1 | R 0.001: 200ppm/C R > 0.001: 100ppm/C |
| 73M3B | 3 | 4 - 100 | -55C to +155C | Matte Tin [e3] | 1 | 50ppm/C |
| 73M5 | 5 | 1 - 120 | -55C to +155C | Matte Tin [e3] | 1 | R < 0.010: 100ppm/C R 0.010: 50ppm/C |
Environmental & Performance Specifications
| Test | Description | Maximum Delta R [%] |
| Temperature Coefficient | N/A | See table above |
| Short-Time Overload | Applied electric power equal to 3 times rated power in 5s [JIS C 5201-1 4.13] | 0.5 [73M1A, 73M2A, 73M3x] 2.0 [73M5] |
| Insulation Resistance | Over 109 ohm | N/A |
| Dielectric Withstanding Voltage | No Breakdown | N/A |
| Resistance to Solder Heat | No Damage | 0.5 |
| Solderability | Over 95% Coverage | N/A |
| Vibration | No Damage | 0.5 |
| Resistance to Solvent | No Damage | N/A |
| High Temperature Exposure | 1,000 hours @ +155C 2C, bias load 0% power [JIS C 5201-1 4.23.2] | 2.0 |
| Change of Temperature | No Damage | 0.5 |
| Moisture Resistance | MIL-STD-202, Method 106, 0% power 7a and 7b not required, 1 cycle = 24 hours, 10 cycles | 1.0 |
| Bias Humidity | 1,000 hours @ +85C 2C, 85% relative humidity, bias load 10%, on time 90 minutes/off time 30 minutes | 1.0 |
| Endurance [Rated Load] | 1,000 hours @ +70C 3C, bias load, on time 90 minutes/off time 30 minutes | 2.0 |
Mechanical Specifications & Dimensions
| Model Type | Dimensions [mm] (L x W x t) | Resistance [m] |
| 73M1A | 3.2 0.3 x 1.6 0.3 x 0.6 0.3 | 0.25 - 50 |
| 73M2A | 6.3 0.3 x 3.2 0.3 x 1.0 | 0.25 - 75 |
| 73M3A | 6.5 0.3 x 6.8 0.3 x 1.2 Max. | 0.25 - 3 |
| 73M3B | 7.2 0.3 x 6.7 0.3 x 1.3 Max. | 4 - 100 |
| 73M5 | 11.4 0.3 x 6.9 0.3 x 1.8 Max. | 1 - 120 |
Applications
- Current Detection
- Current Limiting
- Regulated Battery Circuits
- Motor Control
- Power Supply
- Hard Disk Drives
- Inverter/Converter
- Industrial Equipment
- Infotainment Systems
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