In this webinar, we will introduce our new Bulk Metal® Foil RTD Simulator resistor with built-in climate control. Designed to simulate resistance temperature detector (RTD) PT-100 and PT-1000 outputs for the calibration of RTD instruments, the RTD Simulator features a low nominal TCR of ±1 ppm/°C from -55°C to +125°C, +25°C ref., and load-life stability of ±0.005% after 2,000 hours of rated power at +70°C. The RTD Simulator provides a faster, easier, and far less expensive alternative to decade boxes and electronic simulators for the calibration of transmitters, controllers, data acquisition, process control, and lab equipment in the field, shop, or control room. Each RTD Simulator comes with certification and features its specified temperature simulation — anywhere from -200°C to +850°C — clearly printed on the device for easy identification. The climate control capabilities of the RTD Simulator are provided by the inherently low absolute TCR of Bulk Metal Foil resistors, which itself results from two predictable and opposing physical phenomena within the composite structure or the resistive alloy and its substrate. The first is that the resistance of the alloy increases with the temperature. The second is that the coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE) of the alloy and substrate are different, resulting in a compressive force on the alloy when the temperature increases and a consequent decrease of the foil resistance. The two effects occur simultaneously, resulting in an unusually low predictable, repeatable, and controllable TCR. The webinar will feature a combination of slides and short videos to demonstrate the features and benefits of this new product.
About the Presenters:
Kevin Smith:
Kevin works for Vishay Precision Group and is the Field Design Engineer for Foil Resistors covering the UK and Ireland. Kevin is responsible for the design in of Bulk Metal Foil Resistors and new business generation from design ins. Kevin provides hands on Technical support to customers and distributors in order to assist them to design in Vishay Precision Group’s Bulk Metal Foil Resistors. Kevin has a B.Sc. Degree in Electrical and Electronic Engineering from Coventry (Lanchester) Polytechnic and a Master’s Degree in Digital Signal Processing for Multimedia Applications from the University of Westminster. Kevin has worked in various roles in the electronic component industry in the UK and Ireland since graduating in 1984 including Design Engineering, Product Marketing and Field Applications Engineering
Rich Zuratt:
Richard has over 40 years of experience with Vishay & Vishay Precision Group working on passive components, primarily resistors. Richard has a diverse background in the company having worked in product manufacturing including machine, process & instrument design, fabrication, reliability testing, product and process R&D, and most recently sales & marketing.
