Alpha ADR 6-Dial Series

Product Features

6-Dial decade resistance box
Resistance range from 0.1Ω up to 11.1111MΩ
Accuracy down to ≤0.005%
TCR of ≤5 ppm/°C
Power rating of 0.5W
Long-term stability in resistance ≤50ppm/year

Applications

The ADR 6-dial decade resistance box series from Alpha Electronics, with 6½ digit readings, features ultra precision resistors, low contact resistance rotary switches, low thermal EMF output terminals and the double shielded construction. There are 5 models of the ADR 6-dial decade resistance box available, each offering different resistance ranges starting from 0.1Ω minimum to 1.111210KΩ maximum up to 10Ω minimum to 11.11110MΩ maximum.

6-Dial decade resistance box
Accuracy down to ≤0.005% +2mΩ for some models
Temperature coefficient of resistance ≤5ppm /°C
Long-term stability in resistance ≤50ppm/year (storage life)
Low contact resistance switch and three clip-typed contacts in parallel
Low thermal EMF terminal
Double electrical shielding protective against noise
Maximum power rating of 0.5W

All resistors used in this Decade Resistance Box are from the ultra precision Bulk Metal® Foil resistors manufactured by Alpha Electronics, assuring high stability over time and environment change.

The rotary switches have very low contact resistance which is achieved by connecting three clip-type contacts in parallel. This method also ensures a higher mechanical reliability. Low thermal EMF output terminals use a low thermal resistance rectangular wire circuit configuration. A double shielded construction inhibits interference of environmental noise.

The ADR 6-dial resistance box series has a weight of approximately 4.5kg and dimensions of 430mm x 140mm x 99mm.

The below table gives the full specifications for each model available of the Alpha ADR 6-dial decade resistance box series:

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Specifications

Weight	4.50000 kg
Dimensions	99.00 x 140.00 x 430.00mm
Accuracy	±0.005%, ±0.01%, ±0.1%
Maximum Resistance	11.11110MΩ
Minimum Resistance	0.1Ω
Model / Part Number	ADR-6102M, ADR-6103M, ADR-6104M, ADR-6105M, ADR-6106M
Power Rating	0.5W
Product Type	6-Dial, Decade, Resistance Box
Series / Model	ADR
Temperature Coefficient	±5 ppm/°C

Alpha Resistor Videos

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

VIDEOS
	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.
	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.
	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

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.