23 September 2014, London, Farnell element14 is offering Vishay's CCF-2 and CCF-50 seriesof through-hole power metal film resistors featuring flameproof coatings for high-temperature, harsh environment applications.

Specially developed film and coating processes allow for a high power rating in a small body size.

The resisters are ideally suited for circuitry where functions, environments and duty cycles demand power resistors.  Key features include:

·         High power rating, small size

·         Flameproof, high temperature coating meets EIA RS-325-A

·         Excellent high frequency characteristics

·         Low noise

·         Low voltage coefficient

·         Wattage ratings from 0.33W to 2 W;

·         Wide resistance range (0.5 Ω to 1 MΩ);

·         Power derating up to 230 °C ambient.

Tape and reel packaging is available for automatic insertion (52.4 mm inside tape spacing per EIA-296-E). Farnell element14 distributes over 650,000 in-stock electronic components, products and software tools next day anywhere in Europe with no minimum order required, to account and non-account holders.  The broad line card spans semiconductors, passives, optoelectronics, connectors, electromechanical, and test and measurement (electronic categories).  A dedicated quoting team is on hand to beat any quote with an instant decision.

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About the Premier Farnell Group

Premier Farnell plc (LSE:pfl) is a global leader in high service distribution of technology products and solutions for electronic system design, production, maintenance and repair. It trades as Farnell element14in Europe, Newark element14in North America and element14across Asia Pacific. With sales last year of £968m, the Group is supported by a global supply chain of more than 3,500 suppliers and an inventory profile developed to anticipate and meet its customers' needs.



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Premier Farnell Key facts

  • Operations in 36 different countries
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