Overview
The Allen-Bradley RCR07G561JS carbon composition resistor is a precision passive component designed for established reliability applications in industrial control, military equipment, and high-reliability electronics. With a resistance value of 560 ohms and ±5% tolerance, this through-hole mounted resistor meets MIL-R-39008 military specifications for electrical stability, noise performance, and pulse withstanding capability.
Key Features
- MIL-R-39008 Established Reliability: Certified for demanding military and aerospace applications
- Hot-Molded Carbon Composition: Rugged construction with low inductance and exceptional pulse withstanding
- High-Frequency Stability: Non-magnetic, non-inductive design ideal for RF and high-frequency circuits
- American-Made Quality: Manufactured to exacting standards for long-term reliability
- Drop-In Replacement: Direct substitute in legacy systems and board redesigns
Technical Specifications
- Resistance Value: 560 Ohms
- Power Rating: 0.25 Watts (¼W)
- Tolerance: ±5%
- Type Designation: RCR07 (MIL-R-39008)
- Voltage Rating: 250V
- Construction: Hot-molded carbon composition
- Mounting: Through-hole
- Temperature Coefficient: ±1000 ppm/°C (typical)
- Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +125°C
- Failure Rate: <1% per 1000 hours @ 50% rated power
Typical Applications
Allen-Bradley RCR resistors excel in legacy avionic systems, military communications equipment, automotive electronics with high reliability requirements, analog signal conditioning circuits, bias networks in audio electronics, and telecommunications infrastructure. Their proven noise performance and low inductance make them the preferred choice for RF filtering, impedance matching, and biasing circuits where precision and long-term stability are critical.
Compatibility & Replacements
The RCR07G561JS is a direct replacement for any circuit requiring a 560Ω, ±5%, 0.25W carbon composition resistor conforming to MIL-R-39008 established reliability specifications. While modern thin-film and metal-film resistors offer improved tolerance and lower noise, carbon composition resistors maintain superior pulse withstanding and frequency response characteristics essential in certain legacy and high-reliability designs. Consult the Vishay Dale cross-reference guide for equivalent modern alternatives if circuit redesign is permitted.
