Overview
The Ohmite D100K50KE is a heavy-duty adjustable wirewound power resistor designed for industrial and laboratory applications requiring precise resistance tuning. Part of Ohmite’s 210 Series Dividohm line, this resistor delivers 50,000 ohms at a power rating of 100W with excellent thermal stability and durability.
Key Features
- 50,000 ohm (50kΩ) resistance value with ±10% tolerance
- 100W continuous power rating for high-temperature applications
- Adjustable lug for precise circuit tuning and odd-value resistance settings
- Lead-free vitreous enamel coating with all-welded construction
- Hollow core design permits secure fastening with spring clips or through-bolts
- Operating temperature range up to 350°C for demanding thermal environments
Technical Specifications
- Resistance: 50,000 Ω (50 kΩ)
- Tolerance: ±10%
- Power Rating: 100W
- Temperature Coefficient: ±260 ppm/°C
- Construction Type: Wirewound, adjustable
- Coating: Vitreous enamel (lead-free)
- Termination: Radial with adjustable lug
- Operating Temperature Range: +25°C to +350°C
- Series: D100 / 210 Type
- Mounting Style: Bolt-on with bracket support
Typical Applications
The Ohmite D100K50KE is commonly used in:
- Laboratory equipment and precision test instruments requiring resistance tuning
- Industrial control systems and voltage regulation circuits
- Heating element control and load balancing applications
- Circuit adjustment and impedance matching in power electronics
- Temperature-critical applications benefiting from the 350°C operating limit
Compatibility & Replacements
Compatible With
- Industrial control systems requiring adjustable load resistances
- High-temperature power supply circuits
- Equipment requiring ±10% tolerance passive components
- Laboratory and test equipment platforms
Replaces / Drop-In Replacement For
- Verify compatibility with your system integrator before ordering other D100 series variants
- Similar value resistors from competitors (consult technical specifications for equivalency)
Works With
- Standard industrial mounting brackets and fastening hardware (spring clips, thru-bolts)
- Thermal management systems utilizing the high 350°C operating temperature
- Circuit design platforms requiring adjustable precision resistance values
