Vishay Launches CRCW0201-AT e3 Series Resistors with Automotive-Grade Certification and Halogen-Free Environmental Compliance

2026-03-25

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. has unveiled its ultra-compact thick film chip resistors, the CRCW0201-AT e3 series, on March 23. This innovative device, featuring a 0201 package (0.6 mm x 0.3 mm x 0.23 mm), not only aligns with modern design trends by reducing PCB space by 50% compared to traditional 0402 packages, but also achieves a perfect balance of size reduction and stable electrical performance in demanding applications such as automotive, industrial, and communications—offering engineers a highly cost-competitive and space-saving reliable solution.

Compared to larger 0402 package devices, these newly launched resistors offer a highly competitive price while reducing PCB footprint by 50%. For design engineers, this aligns with the ongoing trend of miniaturization in modern electronics while maintaining stable electrical performance and high reliability.

Despite their compact size, CRCW0201-AT e3 series resistors deliver a rated power of 0.05 W at +70 °C and an operating voltage of 30 V. The series operates over a temperature range of -55 °C to +155 °C, and offers a wide resistance range from 10 Ω to 1 MΩ (including 0 Ω jumper), with tolerances of ±1 % and ±5 %, and a temperature coefficient of resistance (TCR) of ±200 ppm/K.

The CRCW0201-AT e3 series resistors overcome the limitations of miniaturized devices in power and reliability through their compact size, wide resistance range (10 Ω to 1 MΩ), and exceptional stability under extreme temperatures from -55 °C to +155 °C. The series complies with RoHS and halogen-free environmental standards, and features a protective coating and tinned termination layer specifically designed for automated soldering processes, ensuring compatibility with mass production. For automotive and industrial electronics designers striving to optimize space layouts without compromising performance, this new high-cost-performance and highly robust resistor is an ideal choice for driving next-generation compact device innovations.