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DESIGN GUIDE TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. INTRODUCTION
   1. Purpose of This Manual
   2. Explanation of OHMEGA-PLY®
   3. Typical Applications

   
   

2. AVAILABILITY OF MATERIAL
   1. Explanation of Part Number
   2. Resistive Material
   3. Laminate Type
      1. Substrate
      2. Core Thickness
      3. Cladding

   
   

3. RESISTOR DESIGN
   1. Define Resistor Parameters
   2. Resistor Patterns
      1. Bar Type
         1. Partial Square
         2. Multiple Square
      2. Shorting Bar Type
      3. Meander Type
   3. Resistor Element Size
      1. Explanation of Operating Temperature as a Function of Long Term Reliability
      2. Design Parameters (Dependent Variables)
         1. Area
         2. Substrate Thickness & Configuration (clad/unclad)
         3. Substrate Thickness & Configuration (clad/unclad)
   4. Design Recommendation Program

   
   

4. PCB RESISTOR LAYOUT AND ARTWORK
   1. Orientation of Resistor
   2. Select a Fixed Width and Vary Lengths
   3. Thermal Isolation
   4. Artwork Layout
   5. Design Element Termination Area and Overlap Area
   6. Incorporate Resistor Correction Factors in Artwork Layout
   7. Design Software and Services

   
   

5. RELIABILITY TEST DATA
   
   
6. DEMONSTRATION RESISTOR NETWORK
   
   
7. DESIGNING OHMEGA-PLY® RESISTORS
   1. Designing Ohmega-Ply Resistors in Supermax ECAD
   2. Designing Ohmega-Ply® Resistors in Intergraph, CDX Classic
   3. Designing Ohmega-Ply® Resistors in Allegro
   4. Designing Ohmega-Ply® Resistors in BoardStation/Mentor
   5. Designing Ohmega-Ply® Resistors in Pads PowerPCB
   6. Designing Ohmega-Ply® Resistors in VeriBest Design Software