CRA06S08382R5FTA

Resistor Networks, Arrays refer to a wide array of devices which incorporate multiple resistors, commonly of the same or similar values, into a network that determines the effective resistance between two nodes of the network. Commonly, these resistors are arranged in a particular pattern, either on a board or in a physical form, in order to minimize the required space and provide maximum flexibility for assembly and deployment. The specific application and working principle of the CRA06S08382R5FTA Resistor Array, a widely-used model in the industry, is detailed in this article.

Application Field

CRA06S08382R5FTA Resistor Array is a miniature, low-profile, 6-pin double-sided composite resistor array which is designed for surface mount applications. It consists of eight resistances of 38.2ohms in parallel and provides general-purpose, high-precision resistors with a number of benefits such as large input current, high accuracy, and excellent temperature coefficient. It is particularly useful in low-power applications such as current sensing, voltage division, and bridge circuits, as it provides accurate results with minimal power requirements.

The small size and durable nature of the CRA06S08382R5FTA make it highly suitable for self-contained automotive systems such as electric windows, automatic wipers and side mirrors, sunroofs, and the like. Additionally, the wide temperature range and excellent resistance values offered by this component makes it ideal in consumer electronics designs for products such as cell phones, tablets, digital cameras, and other Smart devices.

Working Principle

A resistor array works on a simple principle, wherein the resistance of two nodes of the network is determined by connecting resistors of the same or similar values in the necessary pattern. The CRA06S08382R5FTA Resistor Array is comprised of eight resistors of 38.2 ohms connected in parallel, and hence provides the total resistance output of that value. It is noteworthy that the number of resistors dictates the effective resistance, and connections between them determines the output resistance values.

The CRA06S08382R5FTA Resistor Array has a unique feature in its ability to provide an even more accurate resistance value than its total value. This is enabled by the use of an adjustable resistor, which is connected to the common point of the network. By altering the resistance of this resistor, the total resistance of the network can be finely adjusted to a desired value.

Conclusion

CRA06S08382R5FTA is an excellent component to use in applications that require precise resistance values with minimal power requirement. Its small size and wide temperature range make it particularly suitable in automotive and consumer electronic systems. By connecting the eight resistors of the network in the required pattern, the resistance value of two nodes of the network can be determind. Additionally, the use of adjustable resistor enables changes to the total resistance value.