RAVF162DFT10K0

RAVF162DFT10K0 application field and working principle

RAVF 162DFT 10K0 is a resistor network array – an integrated passive device composed of distinct resistors connected in a desired array configuration. As an assembly, resistor networks provide convenient interconnection between circuits and other components on printed circuit boards. The RAVF 162DFT 10K0 is typically used in applications such as wireless communications, medical electronics, instrumentation systems, automotive control panels, defense equipment and computers.

Essentially, a resistor network array is constructed of individual resistors which are connected by either parallel or series arrangements. These connections are created either by way of fine wires or by early generations of printed circuit techniques. The network’s resistance arrangement is determined by the geometric configuration of the device itself and can thus be an extremely varied array of laminations, ceramics, discreet resistors or etched resistors. What determines the design parameters for a resistor network array are innovative applications, materials used and size limitations.

RAVF 162DFT 10K0 Application Field

RAVF 162DFT 10K0 resistor networks are most commonly used in applications where tight tolerances are needed such as in medical electronics, instrumentation systems and automotive control panels. Of particular importance is that they provide an electrical ‘route’ between components on PCBs, thereby reducing the number of individual wires and components needed. This arrangement eliminates the need for connecting the components in long rows which consume both physical real estate and time during assembly of the system.

Construction

RAVF 162DFT 10K0 resistor network arrays are constructed of discrete resistors that form a network. The resistors are connected to each other in series or parallel to adjust their resistance values and can be standard resistor networks or integrated components of multiple resistors. The resistor networks are usually connected via short fine wires that are soldered together. There are three primary types of resistor networks – through-hole, surface mount and flex-circuit mountable.

The through-hole type is the least expensive and the most common type of resistor network as it is easy to assemble on PCBs. Surface mount resistor networks are usually found in fine-pitch packages and are often used due to their small size. Flex-circuit mountable resistor networks are usually constructed on flexible circuits and offer very small size, making them the most preferred type for high density applications.

Working Principle

At the heart of the RAVF 162DFT 10K0 resistor network is a unique integrated passive device with a distinct electrical path connecting all the resistors in a desired array configuration. The electrically connected resistors are arranged in a manner that they create a uniform characteristic that contains both low-impedance areas and high-impedance areas in a single network. This enables the device to be used in applications where transmission of signals across a wide bandwidth or high frequency is required.

When the RAVF 162DFT 10K0 resistor network is connected to an electrical circuit, the current passes through the resistors in the network which converts the electrical current into a different current level that is set by the resistance value of the resistors in the network array. This change in current level enables the device to be used in a variety of applications, including signal conditioning and attenuation, filtering, signal isolation, signal equalization, power control and signal switching.

In comparison to discrete resistors, the RAVF 162DFT 10K0 resistor array is more reliable as they provide a more uniform response over a given bandwidth and can also be used in situations where large amounts of power need to be passed through the device. Additionally, the resistor networks can be tailored to meet specific application requirements saving both time and space on printed circuit boards.

Conclusion

The RAVF 162DFT 10K0 resistor network array is an integrated passive device that is used in a variety of applications such as medical electronics, instrumentation systems and automotive control panels. Constructed of discrete resistors connected in series or parallel, the device offers tight tolerances and excellent uniformity over a given bandwidth. Further, RAVF 162DFT 10K0 can be tailored to suit specific applications, enabling flexibility and space saving on printed circuit boards.