EPIC / MEPIC CHIP RESISTORS
CAPABILITIES AND CUSTOM OPTIONS
MS7469-1710
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DEVICE DIFFERENTIATORS
Characteristic Series
0603 case size
EPIC
Faster, requires less energy
for ignition
0805 case size
MEPIC
Withstands higher energy
without ignition
Features Advantages
Surface-mount device
Capable of standard reflow soldering
processes like any other SMD
Tape and reel packaging
Easy to mount with same process as other
SMDs
Standard 0805 / 0603
sizes
Occupies standard footprints on the PCB
Active area not affected
by soldering
Enables reproducible, reliable performance
Customization
Allows active area to be shaped and
adapted per customer specifications
Compatible with all
explosive materials
Enables deployment in a wide range of
applications, from mining to military
Electrical Series
Very low firing energy (down to 50 µJ)
EPIC
Very fast firing time (down to 50 µs)
No-fire current (0.3 A to 0.8 A)
No-fire duration (2 s to 5 s)
Resistance range: 2 Ω to 10 Ω
Low firing energy (down to 1 mJ)
MEPIC
Fast firing time (down to 250 µs)
No-fire current (0.5 A to 1.2 A)
No-fire duration (2 s to 10 s)
Resistance range: 1 Ω to 8 Ω
CUSTOMIZATION