MODEL BHPR SERIES

BHPR Series
• Non-Inductive.
• Rated upto 600W depending on resistor configuration.
• Small TO-227 package, very low thermal resistance.
• Superior vibration durability, with M4 screw terminals.
• RoHS Compliant.

APPLICATIONS

• High power snubber resistors in power supplies.

• High frequency and pulse handling circuits.
• Pulse generator load resistors.
• High power crossover circuits in audio speaker systems.

DIMENSIONS

K 9.2 +/-0.5
L 8.0 +/-0.5

SCHEMATICS

BHPR 200, 300 & 600 BHPR 150, 250 & 550

Circuit X Circuit Y Circuit Z Circuit X Circuit Y

General Note
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MODEL BHPR SERIES
SPECIFICATION

Specification Items BHPR 150 BHPR 200 Test Conditions

Power Rating 150 Watts 200 Watts With Heatsink, 0.9°C / W.
Resistor Schematic Dual Single
Resistance Range 0.1Ω - 1KΩ 0.1Ω - 1KΩ
Nominal Resistance Any Any Within range and tolerance
TCR ±100ppm/°C ±100ppm/°C For -55 to +155°C
Tolerance ±1%, ±5% ±1%, ±5%
Operation Temp. Range -55 to +155°C -55 to +155°C
Max Applied Voltage E = √P*R
Withstanding Voltage 2500 VDC 60 Seconds
Load Life ∆R ±(1.0% +0.05Ω) 25°C, 90 min On, 30 min Off, 1000 Hours
Humidity ∆R ±(1.0% +0.05Ω) 70°C, 90 ~ 95%RH, DC 0.1W, 1000 Hours
Temperature Cycle ∆R ±(1.0% +0.05Ω) -55°C 30 min, +120°C 30 min, 20 cycles
Short Term Overload ∆R ±(0.25% +0.05Ω) Rated Power * 2.5, 2.5 seconds, with Heatsink
Soldering Heat ∆R ±(0.25% +0.05Ω) 350°C ±5°C, 3 seconds
Insulation Resistance Over 1000 MegΩ Between Terminals and Flange.
Vibration ∆R ±(0.25% +0.05Ω)

Specification Items BHPR 250 BHPR 300 Test Conditions

Power Rating 250 Watts 300 Watts At Flange Temp –55 to +25°C
Resistor Schematic Dual Single

Resistance Range 0.1Ω - 1KΩ 0.1Ω - 1KΩ

Nominal Resistance Any Any .Within range and tolerance
TCR ±100ppm/°C ±100ppm/°C For -55 to +155°C
Tolerance ±1%, ±5% ±1%, ±5%
Operation Temp. Range -55 to +155°C -55 to +155°C
Max Applied Voltage E = √P*R
Withstanding Voltage 2500 VDC 60 Seconds
Load Life ∆R ±(1.0% +0.05Ω) 25°C, 90 min On, 30 min Off, 1000 Hours
Humidity ∆R ±(1.0% +0.05Ω) 70°C, 90 ~ 95%RH, DC 0.1W, 1000 Hours
Temperature Cycle ∆R ±(1.0% +0.05Ω) -55°C 30 min, +120°C 30 min, 20 cycles
Short Term Overload ∆R ±(0.25% +0.05Ω) Rated Power * 2.5, 2.5 seconds, with Heatsink
Soldering Heat ∆R ±(0.25% +0.05Ω) 350°C ±5°C, 3 seconds
Insulation Resistance Over 1000 MegΩ Between Terminals and Flange.
Vibration ∆R ±(0.25% +0.05Ω)

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SPECIFICATIONS (Cont.)

Specification Items BHPR 550 BHPR 600 Test Conditions

Power Rating 600 Watts 600 Watts At Flange Temp –55 to +25°C
Resistor Schematic Dual Single
Resistance Range 50Ω - 1KΩ 50Ω - 1KΩ Thin metal film resistor.
Nominal Resistance Any Any Within range and tolerance.
TCR ±100ppm/°C ±100ppm/°C For -55 to +155°C
Tolerance ±1%, ±5% ±1%, ±5%
Operation Temp. Range -55 to +155°C -55 to +155°C
Max Applied Voltage E = √P*R
Withstanding Voltage 2500 VDC 60 Seconds
Load Life ∆R ±(1.0% +0.05Ω) 25°C, 90 min On, 30 min Off, 1000 Hours
Humidity ∆R ±(1.0% +0.05Ω) 70°C, 90 ~ 95%RH, DC 0.1W, 1000 Hours
Temperature Cycle ∆R ±(1.0% +0.05Ω) -55°C 30 min, +120°C 30 min, 20 cycles
Short Term Overload ∆R ±(0.25% +0.05Ω) Rated Power * 2.5, 2.5 seconds, with Heatsink
Soldering Heat ∆R ±(0.25% +0.05Ω) 350°C ±5°C, 3 seconds
Insulation Resistance Over 1000 MegΩ Between Terminals and Flange.
Vibration ∆R ±(0.25% +0.05Ω)

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PERFORMANCE

Derating Curve, BHPR 150, 200, 250 & 300 Temperature Rise, BHPR 200 on 0.2°C / W Heatsink

°C
% Power Rating 160
Resistor Temperature
140
100
120
80
100
+25°C +120°C +155°C
60
80
40 Flange Temperature
60
20
40
0
20
-50 0 +50 +100 +150 +200

Flange Temperature (°C) 0 100 200 300

Applied Power (W)

Derating Curve, BHPR 550 & 600 Temperature Rise, BHPR 300 on 0.1°C / W Heatsink

°C
% Power Rating
160

+25°C 140
100
120
80 Resistor Temperature
100
60
80
40
60
20 +155°C 40 Flange Temperature
0
20
-50 0 +50 +100 +150
0
Flange Temperature (°C) 100 200 300
Applied Power (W)

Pulse Operation Durability Temperature Rise, BHPR 600

Pulse Peak Power (Watts)

°C
1000K
160

100K 140 Resistor Temperature

120

10K 100
0.01J 0.1J 1.0J 10J 100J
80
1K
BHPR 300 60

BHPR 250 / 1 resistor

40
100 Flange Temperature

20
10
0
1u 10u 100u 1m 10m 100m 1s 200 400 600 800 1000 1200
Pulse Width (seconds) Applied Power (W)

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ORDERING INFORMATION

BHPR 600 X S 500 J

Model Tolerance
F = 1%
Power Rating J = 5%
150 = 150W
200 = 200W Resistance Code
250 = 250W 500 = 50Ω
300 = 300W (First 2 digits significant,

550 = 550W last digit = number of trailing zeros)

600 = 600W
S
Schematic (Only use the S suffix if you require screws,

X, Y or Z otherwise leave blank)

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