1206
Current Sense ResistorThe 1206 is a current sense resistor. View the full 1206 datasheet below including specifications and datasheet sections.
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Current Sense Resistor
Overview
Part: Metal Foil Chip Fixed Resistor
Type: Current Sense Resistor
Description: Metal foil chip fixed resistor with power ratings up to 2W, a low TCR of ±50 ppm/°C, and resistance values from 0.002 Ω to 0.200 Ω, suitable for current sensing in power supply and automotive applications.
Operating Conditions:
- Supply voltage: Not applicable
- Operating temperature: -55 to +170 °C
- Rated power at 70 °C: Up to 2 W (for 2512 type)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max supply voltage: Not applicable
- Max continuous current: 25.8 A (for 2512 type)
- Max junction/storage temperature: 170 °C
Key Specs:
- Resistance Range: 0.002 Ω to 0.200 Ω
- Power Rating: 1/2 W, 3/4 W, 1 W, 2 W (depending on type)
- Resistance Tolerance: ±1%, ±2%, ±5%
- Temperature Coefficient of Resistance (TCR): ±50 ppm/°C (min), ±200 ppm/°C (max)
- Limiting Element Current: Up to 25.8 A (for 2512 type)
- Max. Overload Current: Up to 51.6 A (for 2512 type)
- Solderability: ≥ 95% cover
- Insulation Resistance: 1000 MΩ Min (at 100V DC)
Features:
- Highest power up to 2W
- Lowest TCR is ±50 ppm/°C
- Superior mechanical and frequency characteristics
- RoHS compliant
- Halogen-free requirement compliant
Applications:
- Switching Power Supply
- Over Current Protection
- Voltage Regulation Module (VRM)
- DC-DC Converter
- Charger
- Automotive Engine Control
- Portable Devices
Package:
- 0603 (1.60 ±0.20 mm x 0.80 ±0.20 mm x 0.70 ±0.15 mm)
- 0805 (2.00 ±0.20 mm x 1.25 ±0.15 mm x 0.70 ±0.15 mm)
- 1206 (3.20 ±0.20 mm x 1.60 ±0.15 mm x 0.75 ±0.15 mm)
- 2010 (5.00 ±0.20 mm x 2.50 ±0.20 mm x 0.75 ±0.20 mm)
- 2512 (6.40 ±0.20 mm x 3.20 ±0.20 mm x 0.75 ±0.20 mm)
Related Variants
The following components are covered by the same datasheet.
| Part Number | Manufacturer | Package |
|---|---|---|
| 0603 | — | — |
| 0805 | — | — |
| 2010 | — | — |
| 2512 | — | — |
| MFJ06HR010FT | — | 0603 |
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