The 4816P-001-121 is a thick film resistor network manufactured by Bourns Inc. This SIP (Single In-line Package) resistor network is designed for a variety of current limiting, voltage dividing, and pull-up/pull-down applications. It is commonly used to reduce the number of components and board space required compared to using individual discrete resistors.

Applications

• Digital circuits: Pull-up/pull-down resistors for microcontrollers and logic gates.
• Current limiting: Protecting LEDs and other sensitive components from excessive current.
• Voltage division: Creating voltage dividers for sensor interfaces and analog circuits.
• Telecommunications equipment.
• Consumer electronics.

Features

• SIP (Single In-line Package): Space-saving design.
• Thick film technology: Provides stable and reliable resistance values.
• Isolated resistors: Each resistor is electrically isolated from the others.
• RoHS compliant: Environmentally friendly.
• Various resistance values available.

Benefits

• Reduced component count: Simplifies circuit design and assembly.
• Improved reliability: Consistent resistor matching and performance.
• Space savings: Compact package for high-density designs.
• Lower assembly costs: Easier to place and solder compared to discrete resistors.
• Stable performance over temperature.

Additional Details

The 4816P series features a standard pin spacing of 0.1 inches (2.54 mm), making it compatible with standard breadboards and PCBs. The power rating per resistor is typically around 0.25 watts. The resistance tolerance can vary depending on the specific part number, but is commonly around ±2% or ±5%. The temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) is typically ±100 ppm/°C. It's important to refer to the Bourns datasheet for the specific resistance value, tolerance, and power rating of the 4816P-001-121 part number to ensure proper application and performance. The part number 4816P-001-121 specifically refers to a bussed resistor network with all resistors connected to a common pin.