Vishay Precision Group Resistors Cryogenic capabilities demonstration
- Posted by Manuel Sánchez Ruiz
- On September 21, 2019
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Components for space applications are subject to extreme temperatures typically -55ºC to +125ºC, they have not only to withstand these temperatures, but also to remain within their electrical performance. Furthermore, cryogenics applications are increasing in the space programs and it seems that they will keep growing more and more.
Cryogenic applications require components with a structural integrity capable of withstanding extreme temperature cycling without damage or detriment to performance, which also return to its initial parametric values with no drift. In addition, the different expansion and contraction rates of composite materials may induce discontinuities during temperature excursions that are not evident at temperature extremes, making an unreliable component appear normal.
Cryogenics withstanding has demonstrated to be an improvement in systems efficiency in a wide range of ground applications, and these improvements also have a key role in space. These applications are mainly focused in astrophysics, achieving the necessary conditions that modern detectors need to function properly, providing the outstanding accuracy required in current space missions. Some other important applications that cryogenics may have are telecommunications (radio-frequency superconducting devices), large-scale applications and technology-demonstration missions
It is important then to have enough data so that customers are confidence to use parts in these cryogenic applications. This post presents the latest results that Vishay Precision Group (VPG) has available. VPG has tested a 10 kΩ VSMP0805 going from room temperature (25 ºC) to a temperature of -196 ºC by immersing the resistor in a flask of liquid nitrogen. The resistor was stabilized at this temperature and then brought back to room temperature. As it can be seen in the video posted by VPG, the resistor mechanically survived the excursion.
Also, the continuous monitoring shows that the resistor showed a TCR of -5ppm/ºC without discontinuities through temperature excursions down to −196ºC and then returned to the starting resistance value when it reached again room temperature.
This family of resistors VSMP series is available with Screening in accordance with EEE-INST-002 and MIL-PRF-55342 (models 303133 to 303138)
ALTER TECHNOLOGY has an accumulated experience on characterization and validation of any kind of EEE component at cryogenic temperatures in spatial pressure conditions.
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Having joined Alter Technology in 2015, he works as part of the EEE Parts Engineering Department, providing technical support in terms of Product Assurance and procurement to users in the frame of ESA space projects such as Euclid and Plato.
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Are cryogenic rated resistors available now? Does it come in 0402 package for a 100-Ohm resistor? If not what is the smallest size? Please provide part number.
Hello Mr. Sorouri
The smallest size possible for these resistors is 0603, and they are available on our website. Here is the link to visualize the components; sign up for FREE to see the results;
https://www.doeeet.com/home/-/catalog/search/components/Resistors/Film?q=Y1636100R&f=5d6fc072_7bc7_473d_b5ba_5a06ea0eaeb9_fct&5d6fc072_7bc7_473d_b5ba_5a06ea0eaeb9_fct=COMMERCIAL%20AND%20AUTOMOTIVE
You’ll see there are many options according to different tolerance values. If you need to switch between different options, use the filter area to find the most suitable one for your application.
Thank you for your question!