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VPG Foil Resistors

Consistent precision and reliability.

VPG Foil Resistors designs and manufactures ultra-precision resistors and current sensing solutions trusted by engineers when analog circuits cannot tolerate drift, noise, or error, including AI data centers, semiconductor test equipment, battery management, defense electronics, and spacecraft operating beyond the solar system.

VPG Foil Resistors

The world's leading source of ultra-precision resistors, built on proprietary Bulk Metal® Foil technology refined continuously since 1962. 1st outside the US and Canada certified for producing Established Reliability resistors. Four trusted brands, one expertise.

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What VPG Foil Resistors Makes
Surface Mount

Ultra-precision chip resistors and networks for space-constrained, high-accuracy designs across telecom, instrumentation, and semiconductor test.

Current Sense & Power

Kelvin-connection shunts and heat agnostic power resistors rated to 2,500 W, engineered for precise power monitoring and control in demanding conversion systems.

Hermetically Sealed & Space

The ultimate in long-term stability: hermetic and space-qualified resistors, including DLA-drawing components, for the harshest operating environments.

Networks, Dividers & Custom

Matched-pair dividers, precision resistor networks, trimmers, and fully customized assemblies engineered to unique circuit and tolerance requirements.

±20 ppm
load life stability to
25 µΩ – 1 TΩ
Resistance Range
2,500 W
Maximum Power Rating to
±0.2 ppm/°C
typical TCR to
 
Where VPG Foil Resistors Works

Specified where a drifting reading is not an option.

Compute Infrastructure

Precision current sensing and power management for rack-scale AI compute and data center power chains.

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Aerospace, Defense & Space

Qualified precision resistors, including DLA drawings, proven aboard NASA's Voyager spacecraft for nearly 50 years.

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E-Mobility

Precision shunts and AEC-Q200 components for EV battery management, charging infrastructure, and powertrain electronics.

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Products

Browse the full product range.

From ultra-precision chips to 2,500 W power resistors and fully custom assemblies, explore the complete Bulk Metal® Foil catalog at vpgfoilresistors.com.

Surface Mount Resistors
Surface Mount

Ultra-precision chip resistors and networks for space-constrained, high-accuracy designs across telecom, instrumentation, and test equipment.

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Current Sense and Power Resistors
Current Sense & Power

Kelvin-connected shunts and power resistors rated to 2,500 W for precise power monitoring and control in demanding conversion systems.

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Hermetically Sealed and Space Resistors
Hermetically Sealed & Space

The ultimate in long-term stability: hermetic and space-qualified resistors, including DLA-drawing components, for the harshest environments.

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Networks, Dividers and Custom Resistors
Networks & Custom

Matched-pair dividers, precision networks, trimmers, and fully customized solutions engineered to unique circuit and tolerance requirements.

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Our Brands

Four trusted brands. One source.

For decades, precision-analog designers worldwide have specified these names by heart, together covering the full spectrum from the ultimate in stability to standardized, fast-delivery precision.

VFR

Vishay Foil Resistors, the original Bulk Metal® Foil line: ultra-precision surface-mount, through-hole, hermetically sealed, and space-qualified resistors, dividers, and networks.

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Alpha Electronics

Japan-based ultra-precision foil resistors with TCR to ±0.2 ppm/°C and tolerance matching to ±0.01% for metrology, ATE, and instrumentation. Fast delivery at high volumes by fully automated production.

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Powertron

Precision power and current-sense resistors rated to 2,500 W, using CuNiMn and NiCr foil elements for power conversion and battery test applications.

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APR

Standardized precision, made-to-stock: AEC-Q200-compliant SMD and current-sense lines in tape and reel for EV charging, 5G, and industrial automation.

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Ready to specify? Talk to a foil expert.

From off-the-shelf APR components to fully customized Bulk Metal® Foil solutions, VPG Foil Resistors has the expertise and product depth to match the technology to your requirement.