Overview
The Allen-Bradley RCR07G200JS is a fixed carbon composition resistor rated at 20 ohms with 1/4 watt (0.25W) power handling and ±5% tolerance. This military-grade component (MIL-R-39008 Established Reliability) features oxygen-free copper axial leads for reliable through-hole mounting in PCB assemblies and industrial control circuits. The carbon composition construction provides excellent pulse stability and surge handling, making it suitable for demanding applications where circuit protection and precise current limiting are required.
Key Features
- Resistance Value: 20 ohms (rated tolerance ±5%)
- Power Rating: 0.25 watts (1/4W)
- Construction: Hot-molded carbon composition with excellent noise characteristics
- Leads: Oxygen-free copper, axial termination for through-hole assembly
- Voltage Rating: 250V maximum operating voltage
- Temperature Range: Rated to 70°C operating temperature
Technical Specifications
- Resistance: 20 Ω
- Power Rating: 0.25 W (1/4W)
- Tolerance: ±5%
- Maximum Voltage: 250 V
- Temperature Range: Up to 70°C
- Mounting Style: Through-hole, axial lead
- Material: Carbon composition
- Lead Material: Oxygen-free copper
- Military Standard: MIL-R-39008 (Established Reliability)
- Condition: New in box
Typical Applications
The RCR07G200JS is commonly used in:
- Industrial automation control circuits and PLC input/output modules
- Current-limiting circuits and pull-down resistor networks
- LED indicator circuits and indicator panel assemblies
- Signal conditioning and noise filtering applications
- Military and aerospace electronics requiring established reliability components
- Audio equipment and vintage test instrumentation
Compatibility & Replacements
The Allen-Bradley RCR07G200JS is part of the RCR07 series of carbon composition resistors and conforms to MIL-R-39008 established reliability specifications. When sourcing replacements or equivalent components, ensure the following parameters match: 20Ω resistance, 0.25W power rating, ±5% tolerance, and 250V rating. While modern film resistors may offer improved tolerance, the carbon composition construction is preferred in applications requiring pulse stability and surge handling capability. Always verify electrical characteristics and physical dimensions before implementing cross-references.
