Portfolio Overview
- EPIC: 0603 SMD size
- Ohmic value: 2 Ω to 10 Ω ± 15 % typical
- Firing energy down to 50 μJ (EPIC)
- Firing time down to 50 μs (EPIC)
- MEPIC: 0805 SMD size
- Ohmic value: 1 Ω to 8 Ω ± 10 % typical
- Firing energy down to 1.0 mJ (MEPIC)
- Firing time down to 250 μs (MEPIC)
Key Features and Benefits
- Wraparound chip resistors
- Standard SMD case sizes (0603 and 0805)
- Standard reflow process
- Firing levels adaptable upon specification
- Very predictable, reproducible, and reliable behavior
- Compatibility to all explosive materials
Advantages
- Customization has no impact on the footprints
- Reliability and predictability in the soldering process
- Easy to mount / tape and reel packaging
Market Position
- No direct competitor / indirect competition: wire bridge technology
Applications
- Mining (digital blasting)
- Airbag initiators or seat belt pre-tensioners
- Fireworks (electric matches)
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