Vishay Intertechnology Inc. introduced a new series of thick film chip resistors for high-power, surface-mount RF applications. Offered in the compact 1206 case size, the Vishay Dale RCP series devices feature a power rating of 1 W at +70 degC with a standard board mount and up to 11 W with active temperature control. Optimized for high-power aerospace, military, industrial, and telecom systems, RCP series resistors feature a stable thick film resistive element on an aluminum nitride (AlN) substrate and an epoxy encapsulation.

Offering very high thermal conductivity in a small package size, the RCP series features an operating temperature range from -55 degC to +155 degC. RCP series resistors offer a resistance range from 10 ohms to 2 kilohms, tolerance of 2% and 5%, and TCR of 100 ppm/degC. For improved solderability, the devices are available with tin/lead and lead (Pb)-free wraparound terminations over a nickel barrier.

The resistors are compliant to RoHS directive 2011/65/EU and halogen-free. Samples and production quantities of the RCP are available now, with lead times of eight weeks for larger orders.