Overview
The Vishay CRCW12100002RT2 is a standard thick film chip resistor from the D/CRCW e3 series. This 20Ω, 1/4W rated component delivers reliable resistance in a compact surface-mount package, making it ideal for high-volume commercial and industrial electronics. The resistor features lead-free (Pb-free) termination plating with pure tin solder contacts on a nickel barrier layer, ensuring compatibility with both lead-free and lead-containing soldering processes.
Key Features
- 1/4W (0.25W) Power Rating — suitable for low-power signal and general-purpose circuits
- 20Ω Nominal Resistance — precise value for standard electronic applications
- Lead-Free RoHS Termination — pure tin solder contacts ensure modern soldering compatibility
- High-Quality Ceramic Substrate — metal glaze construction on quality ceramic provides stability
- Compact Surface-Mount Package — efficient PCB layout for dense component placement
- Standard Temperature Coefficient — reliable performance across industrial temperature ranges
Technical Specifications
- Resistance Value: 20Ω
- Power Rating: 0.25W (1/4W)
- Tolerance: ±5% (standard commodity grade)
- Termination Type: Lead-free (Pb-free) RoHS-compliant pure tin with Ni barrier
- Substrate Material: Ceramic with metal glaze film
- Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +155°C (film temperature maximum)
- Package Type: 1206 surface-mount chip resistor
- Soldering Compatibility: Lead-free and lead-containing processes
- Compliance: RoHS 2011/65/EU, REACH ready
Typical Applications
- General-purpose commercial and industrial electronics
- Consumer appliance control circuits
- Audio and signal conditioning amplifiers
- Power supply bias and current-limiting networks
- Instrumentation and measurement equipment
- Communication and telecommunications systems
- Automotive body electronics and infotainment modules
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Standard PCB assembly equipment and reflow soldering systems
- Lead-free and RoHS-compliant manufacturing processes
- Automated pick-and-place assembly for high-volume production
- Standard 1206 SMD pad layouts and footprints
- Electronic design tools and CAD schematic libraries
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- CRCW12100002R00 (lead-bearing version)
- D/CRCW 1206 20Ω industrial equivalents
- Generic 1206 20Ω thick film resistors with similar tolerance specifications
Works With
- Standard EDA/CAD libraries (Altium, Eagle, KiCad, PADS)
- PCB assembly houses using IPC-A-610 soldering standards
- Reflow soldering profiles compliant with IEC 61040 and IPC J-STD-020
- RoHS 2011/65/EU and REACH-compliant supply chains
