AF164-FR-0732R4L

Resistor Networks, Arrays are composed of several individual resistors connected in parallel or series, allowing for the summation of the individual resistances or the division of the total. Resistor arrays are typically designed in an integrated circuit format and are typically used in either series or parallel applications. The AF164-FR-0732R4L is a typical example of a resistor array.

Applications

The AF164-FR-0732R4L is primarily used in power modules in both series and parallel applications. It has a voltage rating of 1.8V and is composed of 16 individual resistors which are connected in pairs of pairs and come connected with a three pin SMA connector. In addition to power modules, this array is used in consumer electronics, instrumentation circuitry, automotive applications, and other applications such as data acquisition that require an array of resistors to be used.

Working Principle

The AF164-FR-0732R4L is based on a principle of resistors that rely on the simple fact that the total resistance of resistors connected in series is the sum of all the individual resistances while the resistance of resistors connected in parallel is the inverse of the sum of the individual resistances. For the AF164-FR-0732R4L, the individual resistors are connected in pairs of pairs. The pairs of resistors are then connected in parallel. This configuration results in a low-ohm, low-voltage array.

In practical applications, this configuration allows for the reduction of power circuitry complexity, the saving of circuit board space, the protection of sensitive circuitry from excessive power, and the reduction of the cost of components. Additionally, this array offers an inherently stable temperature coefficient of resistance, making it ideal for systems in which temperature regulation needs to be accurate.

Conclusion

The AF164-FR-0732R4L is an example of a resistor array. It is commonly used in power modules in series or parallel connections and in applications such as consumer electronics, instrumentation circuitry, and automotive applications. It is based on a principle that relies on the fact that the total resistance of resistors connected in series is the sum of all the individual resistances while the resistance of resistors connected in parallel is the inverse of the sum of the individual resistances. It offers an inherently stable temperature coefficient of resistance, making it ideal for systems in which temperature regulation needs to be accurate.