Current Sense Resistors

Vishay's Power Metal Strip® Current Sense Resistors combine superior performance in high temperature applications with a wide range of package sizes and choice of resistance values. The WSL/WSLP resistors deliver overload capabilities equivalent to wirewound devices and temperature coefficients as low as 50 ppm/°C. AEC-Q200 qualified for automotive systems, this resistor is optimized for electronic controls, including driver information electronics, engine, chassis, and climate controls, and is ideal for all types of current sensing and pulse applications including switching and linear power supplies, instruments, power amplifiers and shunts.

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Part Number	Description
WSL0805R1000FEA	0.1 Ohm ±1% 0.125W, 1/8W Chip Resistor 0805 (2012 Metric) Automotive AEC-Q200, Current Sense, Moisture Resistant, Pulse Withstanding Metal Element
WSL1206R1000FEA	0.1 Ohm ±1% 0.25W, 1/4W Chip Resistor 1206 (3216 Metric) Automotive AEC-Q200, Current Sense, Moisture Resistant, Pulse Withstanding Metal Element
WSL1206R2000FEA	0.2 Ohm ±1% 0.25W, 1/4W Chip Resistor 1206 (3216 Metric) Automotive AEC-Q200, Current Sense, Moisture Resistant, Pulse Withstanding Metal Element
WSL1206R0800FEA	0.08 Ohm ±1% 0.25W, 1/4W Chip Resistor 1206 (3216 Metric) Automotive AEC-Q200, Current Sense, Moisture Resistant, Pulse Withstanding Metal Element
WSL0805R0100FEA	0.01 Ohm ±1% 0.125W, 1/8W Chip Resistor 0805 (2012 Metric) Automotive AEC-Q200, Current Sense, Moisture Resistant, Pulse Withstanding Metal Element
WSL0805R0200FEA	0.02 Ohm ±1% 0.125W, 1/8W Chip Resistor 0805 (2012 Metric) Automotive AEC-Q200, Current Sense, Moisture Resistant, Pulse Withstanding Metal Element
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