CAT16-182J4LF

Resistor Networks, Arrays

The CAT16-182J4LF resistor network is a selection of 10 independent resistors connected in a 4-pin package and is designed for a multitude of applications. This type of resistor array is especially tailored for large scale integrated circuits like cell phone and sensors architectures, where the network simplifies the design implementation as opposed to incorporating discrete resistors. It is composed of four terminals— A, B, C, and D—and each terminal is assigned a specific resistance value. The CAT16-182J4LF resistor network is also versatile when it comes to mounting, allowing either rotary or vertical arrangement and populated in sizes 14, 16, 18, 20, 24 pin packages.

Operating Principle of CAT16-182J4LF Resistor Network

The CAT16-182J4LF works on the principle of the four-terminal resistor network. The network is set up such that currents enter along one set of two wires, enter the resistor and split into two parts that flow through two different resistors and eventually combine and exit through one set of two wires. This setup allows the voltage drop over each of the two resistors to be varied by controlling two external terminals C and D. The external terminals are connected across the two resistors and adjusting them allows the variation of the total current drawn through the network by means of adjusting the voltage drop over each of the resistors. The CAT16-182J4LF resistor network is a 4-pin resistor package, composed of a one internal resistor and two external terminals.

Applications of CAT16-182J4LF Resistor Network

The CAT16-182J4LF resistor network has been widely used in many application fields such as in portable electronic applications like smart phones, where it can be used to regulate current. As an example, in order to charge the phone battery, the CAT16-182J4LF can be utilized to set the optimum charging current. The resistor network is also used in Smart LED focus control and motion sensing. This type of network allows for a greater number of resistors in a smaller package. As a result, power consumption is significantly reduced. In addition, the CAT16-182J4LF resistor network is often used in resistor-capacitor circuits (RC circuits) for timing applications. In RC circuits, the resistor serves as the component to discharge and control the current in the circuit while the capacitors serve as the component to store and discharge electric energy.

Conclusion

In summary, the CAT16-182J4LF resistor network is a 4-pin resistor package composed of an internal resistor and two external terminals. This network is utilized in various applications, such as in portable electronic applications, LED focus control, and motion sensing. The resistor network allows a greater number of resistors to be included in a smaller package, resulting in increased power efficiency. Furthermore, the CAT16-182J4LF is also used in resistor-capacitor circuits for timing applications.