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MODEL BCN SERIES
BCN Series Issue Sep 2009
ELECTRICAL
Standard Resistance Range, Ohms
BCN 2D, BCN 4D, BCN 10, BCN 16 4:
10 to 1 Megohm
BCN 16 8R / 8S:
100 to 1 Megohm
BCN 31 8R / 8S:
22 to 1 Megohm
BCN 21:
68 to 220K
Standard Resistance Tolerance ±5% (J Tol.)
Optional: ±1% (F Tol.), BCN 4D, BCN 16 4, BCN31 8RB / 8SB Only
±2% (G Tol.), BCN 16 4, BCN31 8RB / 8SB Only
Operating Voltage, Maximum
BCN 2D, BCN 16 4, BCN 31 8R / 8S:
50Vdc or √pr
BCN 10, BCN 16 8R / 8S, BCN 21:
25Vdc or √pr
BCN 4D:
75Vdc or √pr
Power Rating, Watts at 70°C
BCN 2D:
63mW per Resistor / 125mW per Package
BCN 4D:
125mW per Resistor / 500mW per Package
BCN 10D:
31mW per Resistor / 125mW per Package
BCN 16 4A:
63mW per Resistor / 250mW per Package
BCN 16 8R / 8S:
32mW per Resistor / 250mW per Package
BCN 21, BCN 31 8R / 8S:
63mW per Resistor / 500mW per Package
ENVIRONMENTAL
Operating Temperature Range -55°C to +125°C
Temperature Coefficient of Resistance
BCN 2D:
±300ppm/°C
BCN 4D, BCN 16 8R / 8S, BCN 21, BCN 31:
±200ppm/°C
BCN 10, BCN 16 4:
±250ppm/°C
Moisture Resistance 1,000 hours @ +40°C, 95% R.H. (3.0% +0.1Ω ∆R)
High Temperature Operation 1,000 hours @ 70°C (3.0% +0.1Ω ∆R)
Short Time Overload 2.5 X rated voltage, 5 seconds (2.0% +0.1Ω ∆R)
Temperature Cycling -55°C to +125°C, 5 cycles (1.0% +0.1Ω ∆R)
Resistance to Solder Heat 260°C for 10 seconds (1.0% +0.1Ω ∆R)
Load Life 1,000 hours @ 70°C (3.0% +0.1Ω ∆R)
CONSTRUCTION
Glass Passivation
Conductor
Nickel Barrier
Resistor: Ruthenium Oxide
Alumina Substrate
100% Tin