EPIC / MEPIC Design Guide
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Electro-Pyrotechnic Initiator Design Guide (EPIC / MEPIC)
Design case Electrical characteristics
Case size (EPIC 0603, MEPIC 0805) Resistance value (ohms)
epyt noitanimreT Tolerance on resistance (ohms) +/-
Termination finish (EPIC Gold, MEPIC Tin) TCR (ppm/°C) if applicable +/-
Operating Conditions needed
Compatibility with pyrotechnic material (primer)
Storage temperature Range (°C) Primer type
Operating temperature Range (°C) Please specify sensibility (En./mass)
(please refer to convenient unit)
Capacitor discharge firing method
===> All Firing conditions
Capacitance value (µF) Intensity of current (A)
Voltage (V) Time (ms)
Serial resistance if any (in Ohms) Energy (mJ)
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Flash Other please specify (A / ms / mJ)
Capacitor discharge firing method (if applicable)
===> No Firing conditions
Capacitance value (µF) Intensity of current (A)
Voltage (V) Time (ms)
Serial resistance if any (in Ohms) Energy (mJ)
Electro Static Discharge (ESD)
No Firing conditions (long duration)
Maximum applied voltage (kV) Intensity of current (A)
Time (s)
Other requirements if any
Header type (to be circled)
Assembly Process
Reflow soldering Specify alloy type
Specify max temperature (°C)
Specify if rework requirements
Conductive Glue Specify curing temperature (°C)
Specify curing time (min)
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Application method
Cleaning process (please detail)
Other hard process conditions
Customer Process
Flat Header - Header with pins - Printed Circuit Board - Lead wire header - Copper wires - Other
”NO FIRE” Performances Needed
”ALL FIRE” Performances Needed
GENERAL Requirements for the Resistor
SMD
EPIC / MEPIC Design Guide
www.vishay.com
Vishay Sfernice
Revision: 22-Jan-15
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Document Number: 53045
For technical questions, contact: sferthinfilm@vishay.com
THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT
ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000
CUSTOMER NAME Type of Industry
Contact Name
Function Adress
Phone
E-mail
Tel
Project Name
Application (please detail)
Start of Production (Quarter / Year) Estimated quantity (1st year)
Duration of project (nb of years) Estimated quantity (per year)
Target unit price (including packaging) Packaging type
€ or $
Customer / Application Information
Mining - Automotive - Firework - Civil - Military - Other