With the end-of-life (EOL) announcements and subsequent discontinuation of 1/4W and 1/2W carbon composition resistors by major suppliers, finding reliable alternatives for critical applications has become essential. RCD Components offers two exceptional carbon composition resistor alternatives engineered for high-energy pulse handling, current limiting, and surge protection in demanding environments.
Designed for high voltage, high surge, and pulse applications such as medical defibrillators, utility meters, welding equipment, and strobe lighting. The CFZ series provides excellent stability, superior environmental performance, and high thermal conductivity.
Robustly constructed for superior energy pulse absorption exceeding conventional film and wirewound types. Suitable for lightning protection, snubber circuits, in-rush current, capacitor charge scenarios, and other high energy transient applications. Available with RoHS-compliant (Sn) or Military-spec (Sn-Pb) termination finishes.
Ideal for mission-critical sectors including defense, aerospace, medical, power, and industrial markets where high pulse energy and robustness are vital.
Heavy-duty resistor cores and coatings improve thermal management and long-term reliability compared to legacy carbon composition resistors.
Designed and manufactured to meet or exceed military and regulatory standards, ensuring dependable performance in the harshest conditions.
PR series resistors match the size and footprint of discontinued Allen-Bradley carbon composition parts, simplifying redesign and qualification efforts.
RCD’s innovative alternatives deliver the reliability and performance needed for modern high-energy circuit protection without the supply chain risks of obsolete carbon composition resistors.
