Partial Wraparound Thick Film

Chip Resistors for High Frequency Applications

The ims RCX Partial Wrap (PW) Series flip-chip resistors are ideally suited for RF & Microwave applications.
They are designed to be mounted ‘face-down’ on a circuit board which keeps the resistive element on the same
plane as circuit traces thus minimizing parasitic effects experienced with wraparound resistors. Additionally the
RCX PW’s unique design allows for proper visual inspection of the terminal connection with it’s solder filet. The
‘X’ designation in each series is a variable that allows for specifying the terminal metallization. Please see
ordering information on page two for instructions.
This series features ims’ optional non-magnetic Ultra Leach Resistant type terminals which have been proven
to maintain their integrity in the most extreme solder reflow environments, including high temperatures and
multiple reflows. They have been shown to withstand over 15 minutes in 260°C 60/40 solder with little or no
Partial Wraparound degradation.
These chip resistors have the following features:
• Stable resistance over frequency
• 96% Al²O³ substrate material
• Tolerances to ±1% Non-Magnetic
• Available in bulk or tape and reel
• Jumpers available (use value code JUMPR in part number)

Terminal metallizations
Base Metal No Finish Metal 6Q6ROGHU&RDW Sn96 Solder Coat
PN Prefix PN Prefix PN Prefix
Platinum Silver (PtAg) RC3- RCC- RCP-
ULR Platinum Silver (PtAg) RC8- RCH- RCR-
Platinum Gold (PtAu) RC4- RCD- RCQ-

Indicates RoHS Compliance

Terminal Style

Features )UHTXHQF\5HVSRQVHRIŸ5HVLVWRUV
from 2GHz to 26.5GHz
100
Ultra Leach Resistant
terminals Two frequency response curves of the RCC- 90
0502PW are shown here to illustrate the flatness
of the response of ims’ RCX Partial Wrap
80
Resistance, Ohms

Thick film technology resistors. S-Parameters of all RCX PW sizes can 70

be found on the ims website. Measurements
ZHUHWDNHQRIŸDQGŸUHVLVWRUVZLWKLQD 60
Excellent RF & Microwave span of 2GHz to 26.5GHz.
50
Performance 40
30
Resistance values from
20
ŸWR.Ÿ
10

Tolerances to ±1% )UHTXHQF\5HVSRQVHRIŸ5HVLVWRUV 0 5 10 15 20 25 30

from 2GHz to 26.5GHz
250 Frequency GHz
TCR to ± 100PPM/°C 225
200 The response does not change appreciably at
different resistance values. Similar response
Resistance, Ohms

175 can be expected from other size resistors within

150 the RCX PW Series and within the resistance
range for the respective size.
125
100
50 Schoolhouse Lane 75
Portsmouth, RI 02871
Tel (401) 683-9700 50
Fax (401) 683-5571
e-mail: ims@ims-resistors.com 25
http://www.ims-resistors.com 0
5 10 15 20 25 30
Frequency GHz
Dimensions (inches)

Part Number Length Width Height Terminal

W
RCX-0302PW 0.030 ± .005 0.020 ± .003 0.020 max. 0.004 min.
RCX-0402PW 0.040 ± .005 0.020 ± .005 0.020 max. 0.005 min.
H L
RCX-0502PW 0.050 ± .005 0.020 ± .005 0.020 max. 0.009 min.
RCX-0603PW 0.060 ± .005 0.030 ± .005 0.020 max. 0.009 min.
RCX-0805PW 0.080 ± .005 0.050 ± .005 0.020 max. 0.015 min. T

Specifications
RCX-0302PW RCX-0402PW RCX-0502PW RCX-0603PW RCX-0805PW

Operating temp -55 to 150oC -55 to 150oC -55 to 150oC -55 to 150oC -55 to 150oC

Rated Power 63 mW 80 mW 100 mW 100 mW 175 mW

(@70oC free air)

Max working volts 50VDC 50VDC 50VDC 50VDC 150 VDC

Resistance range* 10Ω to 2KΩ 10Ω to 2KΩ 10Ω to 2KΩ 10Ω to 2KΩ 10Ω to 2KΩ

Tolerance ±5% ±5%, 2%, 1% ±5%, 2%, 1% ±5%, 2%, 1% ±5%, 2%, 1%

TCR (ppm/oC) ± 100 ± 100 ± 100 ± 100 ± 100

Frequency range** ≤ 40 GHz ≤ 36 GHz ≤ 26.5 GHz ≤ 15 GHz ≤ 8 GHz

* Other values available. Please contact factory.

** Frequency range in an impedance matched system.

Ordering Information
([DPSOHŸP:SDUWLDOZUDSUHVLVWRU

RC3 - 0502PW -1000 J

Tolerances:
Terminal Material F - 1%
G - 2%
3 PtAg J - 5%
4 PtAu†
8 PtAg (Ultra Leach Resistant) Resistance Value:
C PtAg with 62/36/2 tin The first three digits are significant
lead silver solder coating values. The fourth is the number of
H PtAg with 62/36/2 tin zeros following. The R indicates a
lead silver solder coating decimal point when resistance value
(Ultra Leach Resistant) LVOHVVWKDQŸ)RUDMXPSHUXVH
D PtAu with 62/36/2 code JUMPR.
solder coating†
P PtAg with 96/4 tin silver Size:
solder coating
0302PW 0502PW 0805PW
R PtAg with 96/4 tin silver 0402PW 0603PW 50 Schoolhouse Lane
solder coating (Ultra Leach Portsmouth, RI 02871
Resistant) Indicates RoHS Compliance Tel (401) 683-9700
Q PtAu with 96/4 tin silver † 0302(SG) and 0402(SG) only
Fax (401) 683-5571
solder coating† e-mail: ims@ims-resistors.com
http://www.ims-resistors.com

PW ver.8 03/13 Specifications subject to change without notice.