Automotive resistors

Premium high-power pre-charge and discharge resistors for DC-link capacitor management in power distribution and EV inverter applications, offering high reliability, efficiency and customisable design options.

Features and applications

  • Excellent electrical isolation for enhanced safety and system protection
  • High overload capability for robust performance under surge conditions
  • AEC-Q200 compliant for automotive-grade reliability
  • Compact, lightweight design for space-constrained applications
  • High resistance to vibration and electrical pulse stress for durability in harsh environments
  • Customisable electrical connections for flexible system integration
  • Recyclable construction supporting sustainability requirements
  • Suitable for DC link capacitor management and EV inverter applications
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Detail

Pre-charge resistors support controlled charging of DC-link capacitors with high pulse energy handling, strong isolation, overload capability and AEC-Q200 compliance, with fully customisable electrical, mechanical and energy characteristics.

Discharge resistors enable rapid, safe capacitor discharge in inverter and EV systems, combining high isolation, vibration resistance and heat-sink mounting with phase change material options for improved thermal performance, all within a compact, lightweight and automotive-qualified design.

Models

Pre-charge resistors

Part numberPower ratingMax. Operating voltagePulse energy ratingDielectric StrengthInsulation resistance
ESP 62/20150 W900 V3,300 J @ 1s–
RST375 W800 VDC–3000 VDC for 60s
RST5N100 W @ 85°C bottom case temp.≤1000 VDC––500 MΩ at 1000 V

Discharge resistors

Part numberPower ratingMax. operating voltageDielectric strength
EVR-5050 W900 V3000 VDC
EVR-150150 W900 V3000 VDC for 60s
EVR-300250 W1000 V3000 VDC for 60s
EVR-250250 W1000 V4000 VDC
GXP-NTC120 W500 V (up to 1000 on request)4000 VDC
PXP-200200 W500 V (up to 1000 on request)4000 VDC
EVR-250250 W1000 V4000 VDC
LXP-100100 W350 V (up to 500 on request)1800 VAC
ACP-100100 W600 V3000 VDC for 60s

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