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Stackpole Electronics Inc.
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Stackpole Introduces The RNV Series High Voltage Anti-Moisture Metal Film Resistors

RALEIGH, NC (Mar. 20 2011) – Stackpole Electronics, Inc. announces the release of the RNV series of axial leaded metal film resistors. The RNV series has a standard ¼ watt body size and is able to handle voltages up to 1600 VDC and overload voltages of up to 3200 VDC. This series meets IEC 60065.14.1 standards and possesses outstanding voltage surge handling up to 7KV. The RNV uses proprietary manufacturing processes and materials to provide a robust product that has excellent electrical performance under prolonged high temperature and high humidity stress.

This high performance metal film resistor is ideal for applications requiring high voltage handling capability, high reliability, and stability. Examples of such applications include switching power supplies, power inverters, AC adapters, appliances, electronic ballasts, and displays and monitors.

The RNV is available in both 5% and 1% tolerances, and in standard ammo and tape and reel packaging. Pricing for 1% tolerances is $0.03 in full reel quantities. Contact Stackpole or one of our franchised distributors for volume pricing.

For more information about Stackpole products, contact Stackpole Electronics Inc. at 2700 Wycliff Road, Suite 410, Raleigh, N.C. 27607; phone 919-850-9500; email marketing@seielect.com; or visit the Web site at www.seielect.com.

Stackpole Electronics Inc. is a leading global manufacturer of resistors supplying to the worlds largest OEMs, contract manufacturers and distributors. Headquartered in Raleigh, N.C., the privately held company began manufacturing in 1928 as part of Stackpole Carbon Company in St. Mary’s, Pennsylvania. Today Stackpole Electronics is a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Akahane-Stackpole Manufacturing Group, with manufacturing facilities in Japan, China and Mexico; warehousing facilities in El Paso, Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Mexico, England and Japan; and sales offices in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Shenzhen, Taipei, London and Raleigh.