Recently Vishay Intertechnology Inc. has introduced a new precision low-TCR thin film resistor offering a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to + 215°C. Providing nearly a 100°C extension in operating temperature range over traditional thin film chip resistors, the PLTT features a low standard TCR of ±5 ppm/°C and tolerances down to ± 0.02 %.
With stable film and performance characteristics of 500 ppm at +215°C for 2000 hours, the resistor is optimized for the low-noise, single-signal processing required to compensate for low offset and temperature drift in high-temperature environments, including down-hole applications, high-precision oil and gas exploration, and telecommunications and industrial equipment.