A Line Input Resistor is typically a fixed resistor connected in series with the mains input of a power supply.
It serves to (a) limit inrush surge current at switch on. (b) Contribute to lightening surge protection. (c) Prevent fire by fusing safely.
Data Sheets are shown where available.
Image | Type | Description | Data | Mounting | Package | Technology | Power Rating | Limiting Element Voltage | Resistance Min | Resistance Max | Best tolerance (± %) | Best TCR (± ppm/ °C) | Application | Approvals |
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EMC2 | Pulse withstanding fusible metal film flameproof | Datasheet | Through hole | Axial | Metal film | 2W | 0mV | 4.7Ω | 68Ω | 10% | 100 | Fusible | UL1412 | |
EMC2R | Radial taped 2W fusible metal film | Datasheet | Through hole | Radial | Metal film | 2W | 0mV | 4.7Ω | 68Ω | 10% | 100 | Fusible | UL1412 | |
SP20F | General purpose failsafe moulded wirewound | Datasheet | Through hole | Axial | Wirewound | 1W | 0mV | 0.1Ω | 1kΩ | 5% | 150 | Fusible | UL1412 | |
SPP1 | Fibre core conformal coated wirewound | Datasheet | Through hole | Axial | Wirewound | 1W | 0mV | 0.1Ω | 1.2kΩ | 5% | 300 | Fusible | UL1412 | |
SPP2 | Fibre core conformal coated wirewound | Datasheet | Through hole | Axial | Wirewound | 2W | 0mV | 0.1Ω | 224kΩ | 5% | 300 | Fusible | UL1412 | |
ULW2 | UL recognised wirewound | Datasheet | Through hole | Axial | Wirewound | 2W | 0mV | 1.0Ω | 100Ω | 5% | 200 | Fusible | UL1412 | |
ULW3 | UL recognised wirewound | Datasheet | Through hole | Axial | Wirewound | 3W | 0mV | 1.0Ω | 100Ω | 5% | 200 | Fusible | UL1412 | |
ULW4 | UL recognised wirewound | Datasheet | Through hole | Axial | Wirewound | 4W | 0mV | 1.0Ω | 100Ω | 5% | 200 | Fusible | UL1412 | |
ULW5 | UL recognised wirewound | Datasheet | Through hole | Axial | Wirewound | 5W | 0mV | 1.0Ω | 100Ω | 5% | 200 | Fusible | UL1412 | |
ULWP2R | Radial taped 2W UL recognised wirewound | Datasheet | Through hole | Radial | Wirewound | 2W | 0mV | 1.0Ω | 100Ω | 5% | 200 | Fusible | UL1412 |
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