Image of VPG Foil Resistors SMR1DZ / SMR3DZ Z-Foil Molded SMD Resistors SMR1DZ/SMR3DZ Z-Foil Molded SMD Resistors Publish Date: 2026-03-23

VPG Foil Resistors SMR1DZ/SMR3DZ Z-Foil molded SMD resistors are designed for use in demanding analog applications.

Image of VPG Foil Resistors CSM5930A High Power Current Sense Resistors CSM5930A High Power Current Sense Resistors Publish Date: 2026-03-18

VPG Foil Resistors CSM5930A 2-terminal current sense resistors are engineered for power applications requiring precision, reliability, and minimal resistance.

Image of VPG Foil Resistors VHP100 Ultra-High Precision Hermetically Sealed Bulk Metal® Foil Resistor VHP100 Ultra-High Precision Hermetically Sealed Bulk Metal® Foil Resistor Publish Date: 2026-03-18

The VPG Foil Resistors VHP100 is constructed to minimize the effects of stress and humidity and is available in resistance values from 100 Ω to 150 kΩ.

Image of VPG Foil Resistors FRSH Series Z1 Foil Chip Resistors FRSH Series Z1 Foil Chip Resistors Publish Date: 2025-11-05

VPG Foil Resistors FRSH series Z1 ultra-high-precision surface-mount resistors are designed for demanding high-temperature and high-power environments.

Image of VPG Foil Resistors FPR 4-7022 Current-Sensing Resistors FPR 4-7022 Current-Sensing Resistors Publish Date: 2025-10-31

VPG Foil Resistors FPR 4-7022 current-sensing resistors feature resistance tolerance of ±0.1%, ±0.2%, ±0.25%, ±0.5%, and ±1.0%.

RWA, RWB, and RWC Precision SMD Resistors - VPG Foil Resistors RWA, RWB, and RWC Precision SMD Resistors Publish Date: 2025-10-30

VPG Foil Resistors RWA, RWB, and RWC series resistors are precision SMD components built using Bulk Metal® foil technology for high stability and low TCR.

Image of VPG Foil Resistors CSM2817 Current-Sense Resistors CSM2817 Current-Sense Resistors Publish Date: 2025-10-06

VPG Foil Resistors CSM2817 current-sense resistors ensure stable performance across a wide thermal range.

TCR Demo

Demonstration of how bulk metal film has an advantage in TCR ratings.

Pulse Test Demo

Demonstration of the Pulse power ratings of Bulk Metal foil resistors

Accelerated Life Demo

Demonstration of the life cycle advantages of Bulk Metal foil resistors.

The Bulk Metal® Foil SMR family of surface mount resistors feature a unique flexible design.

The Latent Effect of ESD on Thin Film vs Bulk Metal® Foil Resistors.

Bulk Metal® foil technology keeps you focused even if it gets hot!

Timeline of Innovation

VPG Foil Resistors have been at the forefront of resistor technology for over 60 years.

Precision Thin Film Technology Publish Date: 2021-08-24

This article is a guide to understanding the use of thin film technology and the significant benefits it provides in reliability, size, and performance.

Power Coefficient of Resistance (PCR)

Quick demo comparing the power coefficient of resistance (PCR) for different resistive technologies. Bulk Metal® Foil resistors show no change.

This demo compares between TCR and PCR stability between Bulk Metal® Foil current sense resistors to inexpensive commercial grade products.

See how precision in your load cell bridge completion module (BCM) may be affected by the resistor selected. Bulk Metal® Foil resistors are the only choice when no change is vital.

This demo measures the mechanical stress due to thermal expansion during soldering on two surface mount resistor technologies.

This demo shows ESD damage to thin film resistors is usually undetectable or latent, while Bulk Metal® Foil resistors are unaffected by same ESD.