Shunt Resistors

Introduction
Isabellenhütte Shunt Resistors
Isabellenhütte is one of the world’s leading suppliers of high-quality precision and power resistors. They produce these low-resistance resistors for a variety of applications. They are your ideal partner when it comes to achieving the best possible measurement results in the smallest spaces.
Isabellenhütte’s innovative shunt technology affords you the best possible measurement results. With decades of experience and profound expertise, Isabellenhütte produces precision resistors for the highest technical requirements. Their series is qualified according to AEC-Q200 specifications. They are RoHs-compliant and in part are qualified for use in space according to ESCC.
Application and customer-specific designs: Isabellenhütte sees itself as a strong partner with customer-specific solutions. In the field of ISA-WELD® resistors, Isabellenhütte provides solutions in the area of resistance values, construction methods and bonding methods.
Products
- SMD Assembly
- High Current Applications
- Hybrid Assembly
- Aviation and Aerospace
- Printed Circuit Board Assembly
- Heat Sink Assembly
- Calibration Resistors
Shunt Resistors for SMD Assembly
SMD stands for surface-mounted-device. By their connecting surfaces the SMD-components are soldered directly on a PCB. Isabellenhütte’s precision and power resistors in the field of SMD-mounting offer many advantages in standard sizes.
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All DATASHEETS for each part are available on the Isabellenhütte page.
Type | Picture | Description | Design | Power | Tolerance | TCR | Resistance (min) | Resistance (max) |
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BRS | ![]() | 2-terminal-resistors made of composite material. Ideal for use on DBC or ceramic. Space-saving design. | 3812 | 2 W | 0.01 | 100 ppm/K | 0.002 Ω | 0.025 Ω |
BVB | ![]() | 4-terminal-resistors made of composite material. Ideal for use on DBC or ceramic. Space-saving design. | 2725 | 12 W | 0.01 | 20 ppm/K | 0.0002 Ω | 0.005 Ω |
BVE | ![]() | 2-terminal-resistors with large connectors for high performance. | 5930 | 15 W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.0001 Ω | 0.002 Ω |
BVF | ![]() | 2-terminal current sensing resistor, very small size | 1213 | 3 W | 0.01 | 70 ppm/K | 0.001 Ω | 0.0015 Ω |
BVH | ![]() | Solid copper connections | 3820 | 5 W | 0.03 | 300 ppm/K | 0.0003 Ω | 0.002 Ω |
BVN | ![]() | 4-terminal resistor of composite material. Ideal for use on DBC or ceramic. Space-saving design. | 1216 | 10 W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.0005 Ω | 0.001 Ω |
BVR | ![]() | 4-terminal resistor of composite material. Ideal for use on DBC. | 4026 | 5 W | 0.01 | 20 ppm/K | 0.0002 Ω | 0.003 Ω |
BVS | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor of composite material. | 3920 | 12 W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.0002 Ω | 0.005 Ω |
BVT | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor of composite material. | 2512 | 6 W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.0003 Ω | 0.0068 Ω |
BVZ | ![]() | 2-terminal-resistors made of composite material. Ideal for use on DBC or ceramic. Space-saving design. | 4026 | 9 W | 0.01 | 60 ppm/K | 0.000525 Ω | 0.003 Ω |
CMK | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor for medium power requirements. Low TCR. | 1206 | 1 W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.010 Ω | 0.100 Ω |
CMP | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor for medium power requirements. Low TCR. | 2010 | 2 W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.010 Ω | 0.500 Ω |
CMS | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor for medium power requirements. Low TCR. | 2512 | 2.5 W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.010 Ω | 0.050 Ω |
FMK | ![]() | 2-terminal-resistor. Low resistance values <= 6 milliohm. Good TCR. Under development. | 1206 | 4 W | 1/5 % | <50 ppm/K | 0,001 Ω | 0,006 Ω |
FMP | ![]() | 2-terminal-resistor. Low resistance values <= 6 milliohm. Good TCR. Under development. | 2020 | 2,5 W | 1/5 % | <50 ppm/K | 0,003 Ω | 0,005 Ω |
FMS | ![]() | 2-terminal-resistor. Low resistance values <= 6 milliohm. Good TCR. Under development | 2512 | 5 W | 1 / 5 % | <50 ppm/K | 0,0015 Ω | 0,006 Ω |
GMP | ![]() | 4-terminal resistor with gold-plated contact surface. | 2010 | 1 W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.010 Ω | 0.080 Ω |
SMK | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor with large solder pads. | 1206 | 1 W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.005 Ω | 0.5 Ω |
SMK-R000 | ![]() | Power bridge / jumper. | 1206 | 0.5 W | 3800 ppm/K | 0.0002 Ω | ||
SMP | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor with large solder pads. | 2010 | 3 W | 0.005 | 50 ppm/K | 0.005 Ω | 1 Ω |
SMS | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor with large solder pads. | 2512 | 5 W | 0.005 | 50 ppm/K | 0.005 Ω | 1 Ω |
SMS-R000 | ![]() | Power bridge / jumper. Standard solder pad geometry. | 2512 | 2 W | 3800 ppm/K | 0.0002 Ω | ||
SMT | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor with large solder pads. | 2817 | 7 W | 0.005 | 50 ppm/K | 0.004 Ω | 4.7 Ω |
SMT-R000 | ![]() | Power bridge / jumper. Standard solder pad geometry. | 2817 | 2 W | 3800 ppm/K | 0.0002 Ω | ||
SMV | ![]() | 4-terminal resistor for high pulse load. | 4723 | 5 W | 0.005 | 30 ppm/K | 0.001 Ω | 1 Ω |
VLK | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor. Large solder pads. Very low resistance values. | 612 | 1 W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.001 Ω | 0.005 Ω |
VLP | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor. Long side terminated. Large solder pads. Very low resistance values. | 1020 | 2 W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.003 Ω | 0.006 Ω |
VMI | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor. Standard solder pad geometry. Low TCR. | 805 | 0.5 W | 0.05 | 30 ppm/K | 0.01 Ω | 0.05 Ω |
VMI-R000 | ![]() | Power bridge / jumper. | 805 | 0.25 W | 3200 ppm/K | 0.0002 Ω | ||
VMK | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor. Standard solder pad geometry. Low TCR. | 1206 | up to 1.5 W | 0.01 | 20 ppm/K | 0.01 Ω | 0.47 Ω |
VMK-NA | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor. Standard solder pad geometry. Low TCR. Gold-plated contact. | 1206 | 1 W | 0.01 | 20 ppm/K | 0.1 Ω | 0.1 Ω |
VMP | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor. Standard solder pad geometry. Low TCR. | 2010 | up to 3 W | 0.01 | 20 ppm/K | 0.005 Ω | 1 Ω |
VMP-NA | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor. Standard solder pad geometry. Low TCR. Gold-plated contact. | 2010 | 2 W | 0.01 | 20 ppm/K | 0.025 Ω | 0.080 Ω |
VMS | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor. Standard solder pad geometry. Low TCR. | 2512 | up to 4 W | 0.01 | 20 ppm/K | 0.005 Ω | 1 Ω |
Features
- Permanent power up to 15 W
- Constant currents up to 220 A
- Small size, e.g. 0805 or 1206
- Very high pulse power rating
- Very good long-term stability
- Low TCR (Temperature Coefficient of the Resistor)
- Extremely low Rthi
- Components mounting: Reflow- and IR-soldering, (conductive adhesive) bonding
- Mainly standard-soldering-pad-geometry
- Many components with AEC-Q200-qualification
- RoHS compliant
Advantages
- Very low thermal EMF (Electromotive Force) versus copper (under 1 µV/K)
- Large soldering and contact field
- High mechanical strength of the solder joint
- Impervious to thermocycling
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Shunt Resistors for high current applications
Composite material (ISA-WELD®) for high current sensing and energy measuring. To assure an ideal transition these resistors are ideally mounted on a busbar. If you are interested in buying Isabellenhütte products, please visit our Webshop
Type | Picture | Description | Design | Power | Tolerance | TCR | Resistance (min) | Resistance (max) |
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BAC | ![]() | Precision resistor incl. PCB with sense connection, eg. for battery management systems or welding equipment. | 8420 (metrisch) | 15 W | 0.05 | 150 ppm/K | 0.00005 Ω | 0.0001 Ω |
BAS | ![]() | Precision resistor, eg. for battery management systems or welding equipment. | 8420 (metrisch) | 30 W | 0.05 | 50 ppm/K | 0.000035 Ω | 0.0005 Ω |
BAX | ![]() | Precision resistor, eg. for battery management systems or welding equipment. | 8436 (metrisch) | 50 W | 0.05 | 50 ppm/K | 0.00002 Ω | 0.000005 Ω |
BKW | ![]() | 4-terminal precision resistor eg. for energy meters / kWh meters. | 2919 (metrisch) | 3 W | 0.05 | 20 ppm/K | 0.0003 Ω | 0.0005 Ω |
BVD | ![]() | Precision resistor for kWh meters and battery charger. Power connection via threaded bolts. | 3512 (metrisch) | 3 W | 0.05 | 50 ppm/K | 0.0005 Ω | 0.0005 Ω |
BVM-F | ![]() | Precision resistor for kWh meters and battery charger. Power connection via threaded bolts. | 3516 (metrisch) | 5 W | 0.05 | 50 ppm/K | 0.0001 Ω | 0.0005 Ω |
KVM | ![]() | Precision resistor for battery management systems and battery charger. | 3516 (metrisch) | 7 W | 0.05 | 50 ppm/K | 0.0001 Ω | 0.0001 Ω |
Features
- Continuous power up to 30 W
- Constant current up to 350 A
- High current and pulse load capacity
- Low ohmic current sensors
- Made of electron beam welded composite material
- RoHS compliant
Advantages
- 4-terminal-connecting technology
- Suitable for soldering temperatures up to 350 °C (except product type BAC)
- Components are in case of correct handling nearly indestructible
- Can be soldered and welded
- Very low ohmic resistance values
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Shunt Resistors for Hybrid Assembly
Bondable resistors for power hybrids used in power modules in frequency converters. The resistors are highly durable and offer a large flexibility in design due to an integrated assembly in semi conducted modules.
Extensive bonding on an ideal heat conductive DBC (Direct Bonded Copper) substrate is the benefit of this design.
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Type | Picture | Description | Design | Power | Tolerance | TCR | Resistance (min) | Resistance (max) |
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PLU | ![]() | 4-terminal resistor with gold-plated contact surface. | 2439 | 5 W | 0.05 | 50 ppm/K | 0.001 Ω | 0.001 Ω |
PMB | ![]() | Bondable high power resistor. 2- and 4-terminal connection. | 3939 | 20 W | 0.01 | 30 ppm/K | 0.001 Ω | 20 Ω |
PMH | ![]() | Bondable high power resistor with gold-plated contact surface. 2- and 4-terminal connection. | 2512 | 5 W | 0.005 | 30 ppm/K | 0.005 Ω | 0.05 Ω |
PMH-D | ![]() | Bondable high power resistor with gold-plated contact surface. 2- and 4-terminal connection. | 2512 | 5 W | 0.05 | 50 ppm/K | 0.002 Ω | 0.002 Ω |
Features
- Bondable resistor
- Permanent power up to 20 W
- Constant currents up to 140 A
- Very good heat dissipation
- High loading capacity
- Mounting: Reflow-, IR-soldering or bonding on substrate
- RoHS compliant
Advantages
- 4-terminal-connecting technology
- Conductive DBC-/IMS(Injection Molded Solder)-soldering assembly
- Nickel-plated/Au-plated bondpads
- Low resistance values
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Shunt Resistors in the aviation and aerospace areas
Whenever the highest reliability, precision and longevity are required, there is no way around the low-ohmic precision and power resistors from Isabellenhütte.
It is not without reason that Isabellenhütte has been supplying measuring resistors to the aerospace industry for more than ten years.
Isabellenhütte always meets the toughest quality standards and consider customers’ individuals requirements (ESCC 4001). In addition, the SnPb-tinned contacts avoid the forming of whisker and thus short circuits in many applications.
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Type | Picture | Description | Design | Power | Tolerance | TCR | Resistance (min) | Resistance (max) |
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SMP | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor, ESCC 4001/027 qualified. | 2010 | 1 W | 0.005 | 50 / 100 ppm/K | 0.005 Ω | 1 Ω |
SMS-PW | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor, ESCC 4001/027 qualified. | 2512 | 2 W | 0.005 | 50 / 100 ppm/K | 0.003 Ω | 1 Ω |
SMT-PW | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor, ESCC 4001/027 qualified. | 2817 | 3 W | 0.005 | 50 / 100 ppm/K | 0.004 Ω | 2 Ω |
SMV-PW | ![]() | 4-terminal resistor, ESCC 4001/028 qualified. | 4723 | 3 W | 0.005 | 30 / 50 ppm/K | 0.0033 Ω | 1 Ω |
Features
- Power rating up to 3 W (SMD mounting)
- Constant currents up to 30 A
- Sizes: 2010, 2512, 2817, 4723
- Very high pulse power rating
- Very good long-term stability
- Low TCR
Service
- Application-oriented support
- Internal qualification of the components according to ESC 4001 and customer-specific qualification
- Simulation of your conditions of use
- Component optimization for critical applications
- SMD test board for first trials
- Comprehensive documentation
- Standard values can be supplied with SnPb-tinned contacts
Qualification
- ESCC 4001/027 for aerospace applications
- ESCC 4001/028 for aerospace applications
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Shunt Resistors for Printed Circuit Board Assembly
Precision and power resistors with low self-heating, intelligent housing-shapes and easily mounted on a heatsink. If you are interested in buying Isabellenhütte products, please visit our Webshop
Type | Picture | Description | Design | Power | Tolerance | TCR | Resistance (min) | Resistance (max) |
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A-H | ![]() | 4-terminal resistor with low TCR. Low resistance values for high accuracy. ** Installed on heat sink | 4618,3825 (metrisch) | 10** W | 0.001 | 30 ppm/K | 0.001 Ω | 100 Ω |
AZ-H | ![]() | 4-terminal resistor with very low TCR. Low resistance values for high accuracy. ** Installed on heat sink | 4618,3825 (metrisch) | 10** W | 0.001 | 3 ppm/K | 0.002 Ω | 1 Ω |
PBH | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor in space-saving design similar to TO 247. ** Installed on heat sink | TO-247 (ähnlich) | 10** W | 0.005 | 50 ppm/K | 0.002 Ω | 100 Ω |
PBV | ![]() | 4-terminal resistor in space-saving design. ** Installed on heat sink | 2317 (metrisch) | 10** W | 0.005 | 30 ppm/K | 0.0005 Ω | 1 Ω |
PSB | ![]() | 2-terminal resistor in space-saving design similar to TO-247. ** Installed on heat sink | TO-247 (ähnlich) | 10** W | 0.01 | 50 ppm/K | 0.005 Ω | 1 Ω |
Features
- Permanent power up to 10 W
- Constant currents up to 70 A
- Ultra low resistance values
- Very high pulse power rating
- Very good long-term stability
- Lower TC values start at 3 ppm/K
- Heatsink and PCB-mounting possible
- RoHS compliant
Advantages
- 4-terminal-connection technology (A-H, AZ-H, PBV)
- Suitable for wave- and manual-soldering
- Highest precision
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Shunt Resistors for Heat Sink Assembly
Precision resistors for high currents and power and the possibility for mounting on a heatsink. Suitable as a calibration and reference resistor. If you are interested in buying Isabellenhütte products, please visit our Webshop
Type | Picture | Description | Design | Power | Tolerance | TCR | Resistance (min) | Resistance (max) |
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RUG-Z | ![]() | DAkkS-calibratable high-load precision resistor. Suitable as calibration and measuring resistor. ** Installed on heat sink | 7056 (metrisch) | 250** W | 0.001 | 1 ppm/K | 0.0005 Ω | 100 Ω |
Features
- Permanent power up to 250 W
- Constant currents up to 387 A
- Pulse power rating up to 50 J
- Lowest resistor values start at 0.5 Ω
- Very low TC start at 1ppm/K
- RoHS compliant
Advantages
- DAkkS*-calibration possible (RUG-Z)
- Ideal for calibration- and metering applications
- For highest currents and precision
- Excellent heat dissipation
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Shunt Resistors as Calibration Resistors
Compact resistor, easy to assemble and able to be calibrated. Suitable for metering of high pulse currents as well as for secure data acquisition of extremely low DC-currents in mA-range. If you are interested in buying Isabellenhütte products, please visit our Webshop
Type | Picture | Description | Design | Power | Tolerance | TCR | Resistance (min) | Resistance (max) |
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IKL-F | ![]() | Plug-in calibration resistor for the measurement of currents up to 200 A. *** Only with factory calibration certificate in own DAkkS calibration labaratory possible | 0.0001 | 10 ppm/K | 0.06 Ω | 0.06 Ω | ||
IKL-G | ![]() | Plug-in calibration resistor for the measurement of currents up to 200 A. *** Only with factory calibration certificate in own DAkkS calibration laboratory possible | 0.0001 | 10 ppm/K | 0.00006 Ω | 0.000005 Ω | ||
IKL-H | ![]() | Plug-in calibration resistor for the measurement of currents up to 2000 A. *** Only with factory calibration certificate in own DAkkS calibration laboratory possible | 0.0001 | 10 ppm/K | 0.000005 Ω | 0.00006 Ω | ||
RUG-Z | ![]() | DAkkS-calibratable high-load precision resistor. Suitable as calibration and measuring resistor. ** Installed on heat sink | 7056 (metrisch) | 250** W | 0.001 | 1 ppm/K | 0.0005 Ω | 100 Ω |
Features
- Pulse current up to 2,000 A
- Tolerance up to +/- 0.05 %
- Long-term stability < 0.05 %
- Calibration and reference resistor
- RoHS compliant
Advantages
- DAkkS*-calibration possible
- For highest currents and precision
*Die Deutsche Akkreditierungsstelle GmbH (National Accreditation body for the Federal Republic of Germany)
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All information represents the best possible values.
Technology
ISA-PLAN® technology
ISA-PLAN® technology differs from other ISA-WELD® products with respect to the production process, among other aspects. With ISA-PLAN®, the precision resistor elements are etched from films of our resistor alloys. Currently seven ISA-PLAN® SMD product series are available in addition to the conventional 2 and 4-wire current measuring resistors, enabling a wide range of possible applications.
ISA-WELD® technology
In contrast to the manufacturing process for ISA-PLAN® products, the precision and power resistor for the ISA-WELD® procedure consists of solid electron beam-welded composite material made from two copper strips and one of our resistance alloys. This composite material can be adapted to virtually any shape or application in a punching and bending process and therefore allows for the highest possible flexibility within your application design.
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Applications
Shunt Resistors Applications
Several applications areas for the precision and power resistors are covered by Isabellenhütte. For a more detailed overview, please see this Isabellenhütte video.
Since these properties are influenced both by the resistance material used as well as the design and technology, Isabellenhütte has developed two fundamentally different production technologies: ISA-PLAN® and ISA-WELD®.
Application Examples of Power and Precision Resistors in the Automotive Industry
- ABS (Antilock-Braking-System)
- Traction Control
- ACC (Automatic Distance Control)
- Electrical Steering
- Electric Park Brake
- BMS (Battery-Management-System)
- Catalyst Regulation
- Diesel- and Gasoline Injection
Application examples of power and precision resistors in different markets
ISA-PLAN® film technology
- Automotive
- Power electronics
- Drive technology
- Medical technology
- Aviation and aerospace
ISA-WELD® composite material
- Automotive
- E-Mobility
- Battery charging technology
- Drive technology
- Electronic energy meters
- Energy measurement
Supplier Profile
Company overview
- Company name: ISABELLENHÜTTE HEUSLER GMBH & CO. KG
- Headquarters: Dillenburg, Germany
- Products: shunt resistors distributed by FEEU
- Company home page: https://www.isabellenhuette.de
ISABELLENHÜTTE, a family-run company, is one of the most important manufacturers of electrical resistance materials and thermoelectric materials for temperature measurement as well as of passive components for the automotive, electrical and electronics industries.
As an internationally recognized specialist and technology leader, Isabellenhütte repeatedly defines the state of technology with its innovative products and underlines the technological and innovative expertise of Isabellenhütte. Isabellenhütte has three different divisions and we distrubute their precision and power resistors.
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