Negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistors are thermally sensitive semiconductor resistors which show a decrease in resistance as temperature increases. EPCOS brand NTC thermistors are simple, but very sensitive and accurate sensing elements for measuring and control temperature in circuits.
Features and Benefits
- Case sizes EIA 0402 ... 1206
- Tolerance classes of ±1, ±3, and ±5%
- Excellent lifetime performance
- Aging stability up to +150°C operating temperature
- AEC-Q200 qualification
- Broad portfolio of R- and B- values
- High accuracy temperature sensing and thermal compensation
Applications
- LED lighting
- Rechargable batteries
- Hard disk drives (e.g. in DVD recorders, laptops)
- RF modules and TCXO
- Power amplifiers
- Fan micro controller
- Automotive: tire pressure monitor, motor management, airbag, LED lighting, gear box control, temperature control for the battery pack in conventional, hybrid electric and full-electric vehicles, sensor system, display
Design Tool
EPCOS NTC R/T Calculation