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Alpha MU Series

Product Features

  • 2 Element resistor network
  • Resistance range between 10Ω and 20kΩ
  • Surface-mount moulded package with J-lead terminations
  • Tight tolerance of ±0.01%
  • TCR of ±5 ppm/°C
  • Power rating of 0.05W (at +125°C)
  • Temperature range from -65°C up to +150°C
  • Compliant
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The MU ultra-precision resistor 1-2-3 network series from Alpha Electronics offers a 3 terminal, 2 element resistor network in a small surface-mount package. Each resistive element can range from 10Ω up to 20kΩ all with tight tolerances down to +0.02% absolute and +0.01% matching (1kΩ to 20kΩ). By utilising Alpha’s Bulk Metal® foil resistor technology, they are able to produce this resistor network series with low temperature coefficients (both absolute and tracking) as well as excellent long-term stability. The Alpha MU series J-lead terminals provide flexibility once the parts are soldered to the board compared to standard fixed surface-mount resistors.

  • 2 element resistor network
  • Each resistor element is available in any resistance between 10Ω and 20kΩ
  • Surface-mount moulded package with J-lead terminations
  • Tight absolute tolerance of ±0.02% for resistances between 1kΩ and 20kΩ with an even tighter matching tolerance of ±0.01% over the same resistance range available
  • Tight absolute TCR of ±5 ppm/°C (from -55°C up to +125°C, between 100Ω and 20kΩ)
  • Tight tracking TCR available of between ±1 ppm/°C and ±5 ppm/°C depending on resistance ratio between the two elements
  • Power rating of 0.05W per resistor element (at +125°C)
  • Maximum rated operating temperature +125°C
  • Temperature range from -65°C up to +150°C

 

The MU surface-mount, ultra-precision resistor 1-2-3 network series exhibits excellent high frequency characteristics thanks to Alpha’s Bulk Metal® foil resistor technology, making them suitable for the most demanding precision applications.

Alpha’s MU resistor network series are ideal for use in input and feedback resistors for amplifiers due to both the input and feedback resistors being incorporated into the same package, therefore amplification is not affected by temperature change.

 

The below table gives a summary of the specifications and options available for the Alpha MU series:

Alpha MU Specifications
* Symbols parenthesized are for part number composition
** Please contact us for resistance availability

 

Specifications

Weight 0.00000 kg
Dimensions 1.50 x 2.50 x 3.20mm
Maximum Resistance

20kΩ
Minimum Resistance

10Ω
Power Rating

Product Type

Resistance Value Element 1

Custom (10Ω – 30Ω), Custom (30Ω – 100Ω), Custom (100Ω – 1kΩ), Custom (1kΩ – 20kΩ), 1kΩ, 2kΩ, 5kΩ, 10kΩ
Resistance Value Element 2

Custom (10Ω – 30Ω), Custom (30Ω – 100Ω), Custom (100Ω – 1kΩ), Custom (1kΩ – 20kΩ), 1kΩ, 2kΩ, 5kΩ, 9kΩ, 10kΩ, 20kΩ
Series / Model

Temperature Coefficient

Temperature Range (°C)

-65 to +150°C
Tolerance

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Product Variations

SKUResistance Value Element 1Resistance Value Element 2
Alpha MU (30Ω - 100Ω)/(1kΩ - 20kΩ)Custom (30Ω - 100Ω)Custom (1kΩ - 20kΩ)
Alpha MU (30Ω - 100Ω)/(100Ω - 1kΩ)Custom (30Ω - 100Ω)Custom (100Ω - 1kΩ)
Alpha MU (30Ω - 100Ω)/(30Ω - 100Ω)Custom (30Ω - 100Ω)Custom (30Ω - 100Ω)
Alpha MU (30Ω - 100Ω)/(10Ω - 30Ω)Custom (30Ω - 100Ω)Custom (10Ω - 30Ω)
Alpha MU (100Ω - 1kΩ)/(1kΩ - 20kΩ)Custom (100Ω - 1kΩ)Custom (1kΩ - 20kΩ)
Alpha MU (100Ω - 1kΩ)/(100Ω - 1kΩ)Custom (100Ω - 1kΩ)Custom (100Ω - 1kΩ)
Alpha MU (100Ω - 1kΩ)/(30Ω - 100Ω)Custom (100Ω - 1kΩ)Custom (30Ω - 100Ω)
Alpha MU (100Ω - 1kΩ)/(10Ω - 30Ω)Custom (100Ω - 1kΩ)Custom (10Ω - 30Ω)
Alpha MU (1kΩ - 20kΩ)/(1kΩ - 20kΩ)Custom (1kΩ - 20kΩ)Custom (1kΩ - 20kΩ)
Alpha MU (1kΩ - 20kΩ)/(100Ω - 1kΩ)Custom (1kΩ - 20kΩ)Custom (100Ω - 1kΩ)
Alpha MU (1kΩ - 20kΩ)/(30Ω - 100Ω)Custom (1kΩ - 20kΩ)Custom (30Ω - 100Ω)
Alpha MU (1kΩ - 20kΩ)/(10Ω - 30Ω)Custom (1kΩ - 20kΩ)Custom (10Ω - 30Ω)
Alpha MU 1K000/1K000 BQ1kΩ1kΩ
Alpha MU 1K000/2K000 BQ1kΩ2kΩ
Alpha MU 1K000/5K000 BQ1kΩ5kΩ
Alpha MU 1K000/9K000 BQ1kΩ9kΩ
Alpha MU 2K000/20K00 BQ2kΩ20kΩ
Alpha MU 5K000/5K000 BQ5kΩ5kΩ
Alpha MU (10Ω - 30Ω)/(1kΩ - 20kΩ)Custom (10Ω - 30Ω)Custom (1kΩ - 20kΩ)
Alpha MU (10Ω - 30Ω)/(100Ω - 1kΩ)Custom (10Ω - 30Ω)Custom (100Ω - 1kΩ)
Alpha MU (10Ω - 30Ω)/(30Ω - 100Ω)Custom (10Ω - 30Ω)Custom (30Ω - 100Ω)
Alpha MU (10Ω - 30Ω)/(10Ω - 30Ω)Custom (10Ω - 30Ω)Custom (10Ω - 30Ω)
Alpha MU 1K000/10K00 BQ1kΩ10kΩ
Alpha MU 10K00/10K00 BQ10kΩ10kΩ

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Alpha Resistor Videos

We are pleased to provide you with a range of videos, please see below for the latest content available:

 

 

VIDEOS
Place holder video for YouTube video Resistor Stability Put to the Test (Demo Video)

In this video, our host Richard Zuratt puts the stability of the three major resistor technologies — foil, thin, and thick film — to the test. Each resistor type is subjected to an overload pulse and its change in resistance value is recorded. Due to the homogeneous nature of the VPG Bulk Metal® Foil resistor, it is the only of the three to experience no change from the high power pulse. This demonstrated performance makes foil resistors the technology of choice for critical applications where long-term stability and survivability are paramount.
Place holder video for YouTube video Advantages of Using Bulk Metal® Foil Resistors in High-Humidity Environments

All resistors that are based on nichrome, which is a category that includes both thin film devices and Bulk Metal Foil resistors, are susceptible to electro-chemical corrosion or etching when placed in a high humidity environment and powered with a very low wattage. But since the nichrome element of a Bulk Metal Foil resistor is hundreds of times thicker than the element in a thin film device with the same value, it will last much longer under these conditions. This video shows the actual etching process and survival times for thin film and foil nichrome resistive elements as they are tested in 100% humidity conditions.
Place holder video for YouTube video Comparison Testing of Chip Resistor Technologies Under High Vibration

Surface-mount resistors suffer physical stresses when exposed to high vibration or thermally unstable environments. Failure modes commonly occur in welds, solder joints, connectors, and terminations, ultimately resulting in circuit failure. In this demonstration, vibration-table-mounted boards are subjected to ±2° deflection 25 times per second and monitored for any ΔR > 0.1%. All the chip resistors failed in 2 to 12 minutes (8K to 16K cycles). But the Alpha MPP molded Bulk Metal® Z-Foil resistor with flexible terminations experienced over a million cycles with no change in resistance.
VIDEOS
Place holder video for YouTube video
Resistor Stability Put to the Test (Demo Video

In this video, our host Richard Zuratt puts the stability of the three major resistor technologies — foil, thin, and thick film — to the test. Each resistor type is subjected to an overload pulse and its change in resistance value is recorded. Due to the homogeneous nature of the VPG Bulk Metal® Foil resistor, it is the only of the three to experience no change from the high power pulse. This demonstrated performance makes foil resistors the technology of choice for critical applications where long-term stability and survivability are paramount.
Place holder video for YouTube video
Advantages of Using Bulk Metal® Foil Resistors in High-Humidity Environments

All resistors that are based on nichrome, which is a category that includes both thin film devices and Bulk Metal Foil resistors, are susceptible to electro-chemical corrosion or etching when placed in a high humidity environment and powered with a very low wattage. But since the nichrome element of a Bulk Metal Foil resistor is hundreds of times thicker than the element in a thin film device with the same value, it will last much longer under these conditions. This video shows the actual etching process and survival times for thin film and foil nichrome resistive elements as they are tested in 100% humidity conditions.
Place holder video for YouTube video

Surface-mount resistors suffer physical stresses when exposed to high vibration or thermally unstable environments. Failure modes commonly occur in welds, solder joints, connectors, and terminations, ultimately resulting in circuit failure. In this demonstration, vibration-table-mounted boards are subjected to ±2° deflection 25 times per second and monitored for any ΔR > 0.1%. All the chip resistors failed in 2 to 12 minutes (8K to 16K cycles). But the Alpha MPP molded Bulk Metal® Z-Foil resistor with flexible terminations experienced over a million cycles with no change in resistance.

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