RP164PJ2R4CS Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The RP164PJ2R4CS is a 4-resistor isolated network array manufactured by Samsung Electro-Mechanics, featuring 2.4 Ohm resistance elements with ±5% tolerance in a 1206 (3216 Metric) surface mount package. This component is classified as obsolete, making identification of functionally equivalent alternatives essential for ongoing design support and procurement continuity. The part delivers 62.5mW power per element across an operating temperature range of -55°C to 155°C with a temperature coefficient of ±300ppm/°C.

Substiute Parts

RP164PJ2R4CS

Samsung Electro-MechanicsIn Stock: 733RP164PJ2R4CS Datasheet

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RAVF164DJT2R40

Stackpole Electronics IncIn Stock: 1041RAVF164DJT2R40 Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the RP164PJ2R4CS is determined by strict equivalence across the following critical parameters:

Mandatory Matching Criteria:

• Resistance value: 2.4 Ohm
• Tolerance: ±5%
• Number of resistor elements: 4
• Circuit configuration: Isolated
• Package type: 1206 (3216 Metric), Convex, Long Side Terminals
• Pin count: 8
• Operating temperature range: -55°C ~ 155°C minimum
• Surface mount compatibility

Allowable Variation Parameters:

• Power per element: Substitute must equal or exceed 62.5mW
• Temperature coefficient: Substitute may be equal to or lower in absolute value
• Product status: Active status preferred for long-term availability

The RAVF164DJT2R40 from Stackpole Electronics Inc satisfies all mandatory matching criteria and demonstrates improved performance characteristics in power rating and temperature stability.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

The RAVF164DJT2R40 is a direct functional equivalent to the RP164PJ2R4CS with enhanced performance characteristics. Selection rationale is based on the following engineering factors:

Product Status Consideration: The RP164PJ2R4CS is classified as obsolete, creating supply chain risk. The RAVF164DJT2R40 maintains active production status, ensuring long-term availability and procurement reliability.

Compliance and Certification: Both components maintain ROHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status. The RAVF164DJT2R40 carries AEC-Q200 automotive qualification, indicating enhanced reliability validation through automotive-grade testing protocols.

Performance Characteristics: The RAVF164DJT2R40 delivers 100mW power per element compared to the 62.5mW specification of the RP164PJ2R4CS, providing 60% additional power dissipation capacity. The temperature coefficient of ±200ppm/°C in the substitute represents improved thermal stability relative to the ±300ppm/°C of the original part.

Physical and Electrical Compatibility: Dimensional specifications, pin configuration, and electrical parameters are equivalent, enabling direct board-level substitution without design modification.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the RAVF164DJT2R40 be used as a direct replacement for the RP164PJ2R4CS in existing designs?

A: Yes. Both components share identical resistance values, tolerance, package dimensions, pin configuration, and operating temperature range. The substitute meets or exceeds all electrical specifications of the original part.

Q: What is the significance of the higher power rating in the RAVF164DJT2R40?

A: The RAVF164DJT2R40 specifies 100mW per element versus 62.5mW in the RP164PJ2R4CS. This increased power rating provides additional thermal margin and allows operation at higher current levels without exceeding component limits. Designs operating within the original 62.5mW specification experience no change in performance.

Q: Are there any packaging differences between these parts?

A: Both components use identical 1206 (3216 Metric) surface mount packages with convex, long side terminals. Physical dimensions and height specifications are equivalent, ensuring compatibility with existing PCB layouts and pick-and-place equipment settings.

Q: Why does the substitute have a lower temperature coefficient?

A: The RAVF164DJT2R40 exhibits ±200ppm/°C compared to ±300ppm/°C in the RP164PJ2R4CS. A lower temperature coefficient indicates superior resistance stability across the operating temperature range, representing an improvement in component performance characteristics.

Q: What is the significance of AEC-Q200 qualification on the RAVF164DJT2R40?

A: AEC-Q200 is an automotive industry qualification standard requiring validation through rigorous reliability testing. This certification indicates the component has undergone enhanced quality and reliability assessment, though it does not restrict use in non-automotive applications.

Q: Is the RAVF164DJT2R40 available in the same packaging format?

A: The RAVF164DJT2R40 is supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) format, whereas the RP164PJ2R4CS packaging format was not specified in the original documentation. Both formats are standard for surface mount component distribution and are compatible with automated assembly processes.