The Bourns CSM2F-8536 Series is a high-performance current sense resistor designed for demanding applications. Featuring tinned terminals for reliable connection and high pulse power handling capabilities, these resistors offer up to 50 W of permanent power. They are AEC-Q200 compliant and RoHS compliant, making them suitable for automotive applications such as battery management systems, current sensing in hybrid and electric vehicles, bus bars, welding equipment, and frequency converters. The series provides precise current measurement with low inductance and excellent temperature stability.
| Characteristic | Model CSM2F-8536 Series | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Resistance Range / Power Rating @ 70 C | 25 / 50 W, 50 / 50 W | |
| Operating Temperature Range | -40 ~ +170 | |
| TCR on Test Points (+20 C to +130 C) | For 25 and 50 | 150 ppm/C |
| TCR Resistance Alloy | < 50 ppm/C | |
| Inductance | < 10 nH | |
| Resistance Tolerance | 5 % | |
| Maximum Fastening Torque | 10 Nm | |
| Thermal Shock (-55 C to +150 C / 1000 cycles) | DTR Max. | 1.0 % |
| High Temperature Exposure (+170 C / 1000 hours) | DTR Max. | 1.5 % |
| Low Temperature Storage (-65 C / 24 hours) | DTR Max. | 0.5 % |
| Biased Humidity Test (+85 C, 85 % RH, 10 % bias, 1000 hours) | DTR Max. | 0.5 % |
| Mechanical Shock (100 g, 6 milliseconds, 5 pulses) | DTR Max. | 0.5 % |
| Vibration, High Frequency (10-2000 Hz in 1 minute, 3 directions, 12 hours) | DTR Max. | 0.5 % |
| Load Life (+125 C / 2000 hours at maximum current rating) | DTR Max. | 1.0 % |
| Solderability (J-STD-002) | 95 % coverage min. | |
| Dimensions (A) | CSM2F-8536-L025J01 | 4.70 mm (.185 in.) |
| Dimensions (B) | CSM2F-8536-L025J01 | 7.87 (.310 in.) |
| Dimensions (A) | CSM2F-8536-L050J01 | 9.40 mm (.370 in.) |
| Dimensions (B) | CSM2F-8536-L050J01 | 12.57 (.495 in.) |
| Packaging (Bulk Pack) | 50 pcs. per plastic bag | |
| Packaging (Tray Pack) | 15 pcs. per high impact polystyrene tray |
Model Numbering Scheme: CSM 2F - 8536 - L050 J T 1