Ladder networks save space and money

Edited by the Electronicstalk editorial team Nov 3, 2003

The BCN31L is billed as the worlds first range of thick-film, 2512 leadless chip, R2R, 8bit ladder networks in ten-terminal surface mount packages.

The BCN31L is billed as the worlds first range of thick-film, 2512 leadless chip, R2R, 8bit ladder networks in ten-terminal surface mount packages.

A low-cost surface-mount alternative in analogue to digital and digital to analogue conversion circuits the BCN31L has resistor ranges form 1 to 100kohm and tolerance of +/-2% with a power rating of 25mW per resistor and 400mW per package.

Maximum operating voltage is 50V DC.

Ladder network accuracy is 8bit +/-0.5LSB.

In addition to substantial cost savings, the BCN31L leadless chip packages improve performance and save board space.