Matched printed resistor divider

Thick Film Voltage Divider

Thick film voltage dividers integrate two or more drawing-defined resistors on ceramic to scale a voltage through a controlled ratio. Chipsimple reviews input and output voltage, ratio, absolute values, tolerance, TCR tracking, loading, leakage, trim sequence, spacing, terminals, protection, mounting, environment, calibration, and test safety together.

  • Ratio and absolute values reviewed together
  • TCR tracking and loading included
  • High-voltage spacing and protection coordinated
  • Trim, calibration, and safe test planning
Ratio-definedPrimary electrical function
Passive / activeTrim routes
5Verified product views
By voltageFinal divider release

Quick Specifications

These thick film resistor values support early divider selection. Substrate, resistor families, absolute values, ratio, tolerance, TCR tracking, input and output voltage, loading, leakage, trim sequence, spacing, protection, terminals, mounting, environment, calibration, and test method are released together.

Final values confirmed against customer drawing.

Substrate / Thickness96% / 99% Alumina / AlN; 0.25–3.0 mm
Resistor SystemRuO₂ / Cermet
Sheet Resistance1 Ω/□–1 MΩ/□ paste-family reference
Conductor SystemAg / Ag-Pd / Au
Resistor Film Thickness8–15 µm fired typical
Firing TemperatureUp to 850°C
Resistance Value10 Ω–10 MΩ typical
Resistance Tolerance±1% standard (±0.5% available)
TCR±100–200 ppm/°C typical
Laser TrimmingPassive / Active
Power / Working VoltageBy geometry and thermal design
ProtectionGlass overglaze / Passivation

Engineering Capabilities

A voltage divider is evaluated as a ratio network under the real electrical load. Engineering connects resistor paste families and geometry, voltage distribution, ratio and TCR tracking, conductor and terminal resistance, trim sequence, leakage, measurement impedance, power and self-heating, creepage, protection, mounting, environment, calibration, and guarded high-voltage testing.

Matched resistor architecture

Select ceramic, resistor paste ranges, conductor system, printed sequence, protection, and compatible trim route to support the absolute values and ratio.

Ratio and voltage geometry

Release each resistor, common node, input and output terminals, trim areas, probe pads, spacing, creepage, edge distances, protection windows, and datums.

Loading and calibration

Define input and output voltage, source impedance, measurement load, ratio, absolute values, tolerance, TCR tracking, power, leakage, mounting, and calibration conditions.

Trim and divider validation

Specify passive or active trim order, guarded measurement, stabilization, ratio calculation, working-voltage test, leakage, temperature, environment, sampling, data, and limits.

Typical Applications

Printed dividers support high-voltage sensing, monitoring, feedback, and calibration when ratio loading, insulation environment, mounting, and measurement safety are fully defined.

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Verified Product Views

The verified photographs show real octagonal or ring-like green ceramic divider substrates with paired black resistor regions, conductor paths, terminals, central openings, and repeated layouts. Surface geometry does not prove absolute values, ratio, TCR tracking, trim status, input voltage, loading, leakage, protection, calibration, or reliability.

Controlled detail crop of a verified thick film voltage divider showing paired resistor films, conductor paths, and terminals
Paired resistor and divider-node detail
Visible architecture
Paired resistor regions, conductor nodes, terminals, central openings, and repeated ceramic outlines are visible.
Ratio boundary
Absolute values, ratio, tolerance, TCR tracking, and trim status require controlled measurement and records.
Voltage boundary
Input voltage, transients, leakage, spacing, and protection depend on the released circuit and environment.
Loading boundary
Output accuracy depends on source, measurement impedance, self-heating, mounting, temperature, and calibration.

Manufacturing & Quality

Chipsimple supports resistor printing, controlled firing, laser trimming, and laboratory inspection in Dongguan. Divider projects release the schematic, values and ratio, trim order, guarded voltage fixture, loading, calibration, protection, sampling, traceability, and acceptance records together; final accuracy and voltage ratings depend on approved conditions.

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Chipsimple thick film resistor screen-printing workshop
Resistor Printing
Chipsimple controlled firing workshop for compatible thick film systems
Controlled Firing
Chipsimple laser-trimming workshop with enclosed equipment
Laser Trimming
Chipsimple laboratory used for resistance and dimensional checks
Electrical Inspection

Technical FAQ

Short answers for quotation planning; released drawings and validation requirements remain controlling.

What should be defined first for a custom Thick Film Voltage Divider?

Define input and output voltage, waveform and transients, divider ratio, absolute resistance values, tolerance, TCR and tracking, source and measurement impedance, loading, leakage, power, trim method, terminals, spacing, protection, mounting, temperature, humidity, altitude, calibration, derating, and test safety.

Are the quick specification values guaranteed for every design?

No. They are practical category-level selection values, not a released product specification. Material compatibility, geometry, print build, electrical loading, assembly, environment, inspection method, and expected volume can narrow the usable window. Final values are confirmed against the controlled drawing and approved project conditions.

How should Thick Film Voltage Divider performance be validated?

Measure absolute values and ratio under controlled source voltage, load impedance, probe points, stabilization, and temperature. Include trim verification, working-voltage and transient behavior, leakage, self-heating, TCR tracking, humidity or contamination, calibration, guarded fixtures, sampling, data retention, and failure limits.

What should be included with an RFQ?

Send the controlled drawing or artwork, dimensions and tolerances, material preference, electrical targets, assembly interface, operating environment, validation requirements, prototype quantity, annual volume, and schedule. Include input and output voltage, waveform, ratio and absolute values, source and load impedance, TCR tracking, trim order, protection, calibration, and guarded test limits.

Request a Thick Film Voltage Divider Quote

Send the complete divider circuit and measurement conditions. Ratio, absolute values, source and load impedance, input waveform, transients, TCR tracking, trim, spacing, protection, mounting, calibration, and guarded testing determine the manufacturable and safe release route.

  • Drawing-led DFM and material-route feedback
  • Prototype and repeat-production route review
  • Confidential handling of customer files
  • Project-specific inspection and validation planning
  • Controlled divider schematic, artwork, nodes, and revision
  • Ceramic, outline, terminals, holes, spacing, and protection
  • Absolute values, ratio, tolerance, TCR, and tracking
  • Input and output voltage, waveform, transients, and derating
  • Source and load impedance, leakage, power, and self-heating
  • Trim, guarded measurement, calibration, environment, and stability
  • Quantity, schedule, sampling, traceability, and packing
  1. 1We review the drawing, application, material route, and missing acceptance inputs.
  2. 2You receive DFM questions and a prototype route for approval.
  3. 3Repeat production follows the released revision, inspection plan, and packing requirement.

Submit RFQ and upload files

PDF, DWG, DXF, STEP, Gerber, ZIP, Excel, Word, or sample photos are accepted.

Customer drawings are handled as confidential quotation inputs and used only for engineering review, communication, and project follow-up.