Betatronix offers various types of proprietary element technologies and laser trimmed processes to meet extreme customer requirements.
Cermet
Cermet combines ceramic with precious metals to create a resistive material for high temperature applications.
Stable resistance over time and temperature change
Low Noise
Good Frequency response
Low Temperature coefficient
Conductive Plastic
Proprietary co-molded carbon film element made with plastic resin and carbon powder.
Laser Trimmed Accuracy & Precision Linearity
Best noise performance
Highest surface smoothness (<3µin)
Longest life
Infinite resolution
Wirewound
Stable over time and temperature change
Low static noise
High Power
Long life
TypicalCharacteristics |
Cermet |
Conductive Plastic |
Wirewound |
Resistance Range |
10 - 5 MΩ |
100 - 1 MΩ |
10 - 100 KΩ |
Temperature Coefficient |
-100 ppm/°C |
-1000 ppm/°C |
-50 ppm/°C |
Resolution |
Infinite |
Infinite |
0.1 - 1.0 % |
Linearity |
< 0.25 % |
< 0.04 % |
0.1 % |
Noise (Dynamic) |
Moderate |
Low |
High |
Rotational Life (Cycles) |
> 1,000,000 |
> 5,000,000 |
200,000 - 1,000,000 |
High Frequency Performance |
Good |
Good |
Poor |