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CPA0612
4 Terminal Automotive Grade Long Side Electrode Current Sense Resistor
Our CPA series, a 4-terminal long-side electrode Kelvin resistor, excels in precise current measurement. Aligned with the current path, it ensures highly accurate sensing, critical for applications where small deviations matter. It minimizes voltage drop, preserving circuit performance, especially in high-current situations. In power electronics, where precise current control is crucial for efficiency and safety, this configuration proves invaluable. Combining accuracy and minimal circuit impact, it's perfect for demanding current measurement needs.
Characteristics
Composition
Metal Foil
Resistance Range
0.5 mOhms - 25 mOhms
Case Size(s)
0612
Power
1W
Terminals
4
TCR
±50ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C, ±150ppm/°C, ±200ppm/°C
Features
Automotive (AEC-Q200)
Anti-Sulfur
Current Sense
Tolerance
±0.5%, ±1.0%
Datasheet
*Please review specification for available values within range.
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CPA0612
4 Terminal Automotive Grade Long Side Electrode Current Sense Resistor
Our CPA series, a 4-terminal long-side electrode Kelvin resistor, excels in precise current measurement. Aligned with the current path, it ensures highly accurate sensing, critical for applications where small deviations matter. It minimizes voltage drop, preserving circuit performance, especially in high-current situations. In power electronics, where precise current control is crucial for efficiency and safety, this configuration proves invaluable. Combining accuracy and minimal circuit impact, it's perfect for demanding current measurement needs.
Characteristics
Composition
Metal Foil
Case Size(s)
0612
Terminals
4
Resistance Range
0.5 mOhms - 25 mOhms
Power
1W
TCR
±50ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C, ±150ppm/°C, ±200ppm/°C
Tolerance
±0.5%, ±1.0%
Features
Automotive (AEC-Q200)
Anti-Sulfur
Current Sense
CPA0612
4 Terminal Automotive Grade Long Side Electrode Current Sense Resistor

Our CPA series, a 4-terminal long-side electrode Kelvin resistor, excels in precise current measurement. Aligned with the current path, it ensures highly accurate sensing, critical for applications where small deviations matter. It minimizes voltage drop, preserving circuit performance, especially in high-current situations. In power electronics, where precise current control is crucial for efficiency and safety, this configuration proves invaluable. Combining accuracy and minimal circuit impact, it's perfect for demanding current measurement needs.
Characteristics
Composition: Metal Foil
Case Size(s): 0612
Terminals: 4
Resistance Range: 0.5 mOhms - 25 mOhms
Power: 1W
TCR: ±50ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C, ±150ppm/°C, ±200ppm/°C
Tolerance: ±0.5%, ±1.0%
Features:
Automotive (AEC-Q200)
Anti-Sulfur
Current Sense
Image | Series | Distribution Series | Description | Composition | Case Size(s) | Terminals | Minimum Resistance | Maximum Resistance | TCR | Tolerance | Power | |
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WRL-L4 | D1WRL-L4 | 4 Terminal Symmetrical Footprint Current Sense Resistors | Metal Foil | 1206, 2512 | 4 | 0.5 mOhms | 100 mOhms | ±30ppm/°C, ±50ppm/°C, ±75ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C | ±0.3%, ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 0.333W, 0.5W, 1W | View Series | |
KN | General Purpose Thin Film Resistors | Thin Film | 0201, 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 2010, 2512 | 2 | 2.49 Ohms | 1.5 MOhms | ±10ppm/°C, ±15ppm/°C, ±25ppm/°C, ±50ppm/°C | ±0.1%, ±0.25%, ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 0.05W, 0.063W, 0.125W, 0.1W, 0.25W, 0.5W, 0.75W | View Series | ||
CSA | D1CSA | Ultra-Low Resistance Current Sensing Shunt | Metal Element | 2512, 3921, 5931 | 2 | 0.2mOhm | 4mOhm | ±50ppm/°C, ±70ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C, ±125ppm/°C, ±175ppm/°C, ±200ppm/°C | ±1.0%, ±5.0% | 2W, 2.5W, 3W, 4W, 5W, 6W, 7W, 8W, 9W, 10W, 15W | View Series | |
KN-A | Automotive Grade General Purpose Thin Film Resistors | Thin Film | 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206 | 2 | 4.7 Ohms | 1.5 MOhms | ±10ppm/°C, ±15ppm/°C, ±25ppm/°C, ±50ppm/°C | ±0.1%, ±0.25%, ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 0.063W, 0.125W, 0.1W, 0.25W | View Series | ||
WEL | D1WEL | Long Side Wrapped Electrode General Purpose Current Sense Resistors | Metal Foil | 0508, 0612, 0815, 0830, 1020, 1225, 1530, 1836, 2043 | 2 | 0.5 mOhms | 100 mOhms | ±50ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C, ±150ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0%, ±3.0% | 1W, 1.5W, 2W, 3W, 4W, 5W | View Series | |
WEL | D1WEL | Short Side Wrapped Electrode General Purpose Current Sense Resistors | Metal Foil | 0603, 0805, 1206, 2010, 2512, 4320, 4527 | 2 | 2 mOhms | 700 mOhms | ±50ppm/°C, ±75ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 0.5W, 0.75W, 1W, 1.5W, 2W, 3W, 4W | View Series | |
WEL | D1WEL | Automotive Grade Short Side Wrapped Electrode Current Sense Resistors | Metal Foil | 0603, 0805, 1206, 2010, 2512 | 2 | 3 mOhms | 570 mOhms | ±50ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 0.5W, 0.75W, 1W, 1.5W, 2W | View Series | |
WEL | D1WEL | Automotive Grade Long Side Wrapped Electrode Current Sense Resistors | Metal Foil | 0508, 0612, 0830, 1020, 1225 | 2 | 1 mOhms | 100 mOhms | ±50ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 1W, 1.5W, 2W, 3W | View Series | |
TFA | TFA | Automotive Grade Thick Film Resistors | Thick Film | 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 1812, 2010, 2512 | 2 | 1 Ohms | 10 MOhms | ±100ppm/°C, ±400ppm/°C | ±0.1%, ±0.5%, ±1.0%, ±2.0%, ±5.0% | 0.063W, 0.125W, 0.1W, 0.25W, 0.5W, 0.75W, 1W | View Series | |
TFAS | TFAS | High Grade Anti-Sulfur Thick Film Resistors | Thick Film | 0201, 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 1812, 2010, 2512 | 2 | 1 Ohms | 10 MOhms | ±100ppm/°C, ±400ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0%, ±5.0% | 0.05W, 0.063W, 0.125W, 0.1W, 0.25W, 0.5W, 0.75W, 1W | View Series | |
WKL | D1WKL | Non-Wrapped Electrode General Purpose Current Sense Resistors | Metal Foil | 0508, 0603, 0612, 0805, 0815, 0830, 1020, 1206, 1225, 1530, 1836, 2010, 2043, 2512, 4320, 4527 | 2 | 1 mOhms | 700 mOhms | ±50ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 0.5W, 0.75W, 1W, 1.5W, 2W, 3W, 4W, 5W | View Series | |
MPC | D1MPC | Low Profile Current Sense Resistors | Metal Foil | 0201, 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206 | 2 | 1 mOhms | 50 mOhms | ±50ppm/°C, ±75ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C, ±150ppm/°C, ±200ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 0.25W, 0.333W, 0.5W, 1W | View Series | |
MPA | D1MPA | High Power Current Sense Resistors | Metal Element | 1206, 2512 | 2 | 0.5 mOhms | 56 mOhms | ±50ppm/°C, ±75ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C, ±150ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 1W, 2W, 3W | View Series | |
KU | Low Ohms Metal Film Resistors | Metal Film | 0201, 0402, 0508, 0603, 0612, 0805, 1020, 1206, 1210, 1225, 2010, 2512 | 2 | 10 mOhms | 10 Ohms | ±50ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C, ±150ppm/°C, ±200ppm/°C | ±0.25%, ±0.5%, ±1.0%, ±2.0%, ±5.0% | 0.005W, 0.05W, 0.063W, 0.125W, 0.1W, 0.25W, 0.2W, 0.4W, 0.5W, 0.75W, 1W, 1.5W, 2W, 3W | View Series | ||
CPA0612 | D1CPA0612 | 4 Terminal Automotive Grade Long Side Electrode Current Sense Resistor | Metal Foil | 0612 | 4 | 0.5 mOhms | 25 mOhms | ±50ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C, ±150ppm/°C, ±200ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 1W | View Series | |
CPC0306 | D1CPC0306 | 4 Terminal Long Side Electrode Current Sense Resistors | Metal Foil | 0306 | 4 | 1 mOhms | 50 mOhms | ±50ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C, ±150ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 0.333W | View Series | |
KGAS | High Grade Anti-Sulfur Automotive Grade Thick Film Resistors | Thick Film | 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 1218, 1812, 2010, 2512 | 2 | 1 Ohms | 10 MOhms | ±100ppm/°C, ±400ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0%, ±5.0% | 0.063W, 0.125W, 0.1W, 0.25W, 0.5W, 0.75W, 1W | View Series | ||
CPA-W | CPA-W | 4 Terminal Long Side Electrode Current Sense Resistor | Metal Foil | 1225 | 4 | 0.5 mOhms | 25 mOhms | ±50ppm/°C, ±100ppm/°C | ±0.5%, ±1.0% | 2W | View Series |