Temperature Sensors / Detectors / Transducers
NTC Chip Thermistors target automotive electronics.
Press Release Summary:
Operating from -40 to +150°C, automotive-grade NCP****0S** Series is suited for high-temperature environments such as engine control circuitry. Models in 0402 case size feature 22 resistance values from 1.5-470 kW, while models in 0603 case size feature extended resistance range with 21 values between 100 W and 470 kW. Units are suitable for monitoring temperature to protect ICs and devices in ECU, ABS, EPS, and alternator control systems.
Original Press Release:
Murata Widens Line-up of Automotive Grade NTC Chip Thermistors
Hoofddorp, Netherlands: Murata has increased the lineup of its industry-leading chip thermistor family by adding a new automotive grade series of compact NTC (negative temperature coefficient) chip thermistors. The NCP****0S** series features operating temperature between -40 and +150 degC and will be used in high temperature environments such as engine control circuitry.
The NCP****0S** series features wide resistance value and size ranges to maximise design flexibility. The automotive grade parts are available in two case sizes. The NCP15**0S* series is in 0402 case size, including 22 different resistance values between 1.5kOhm and 470kOhm. The NCP18**0S* series is in 0603 case size and features extended resistance range with 21 available values between 100 Ohm and 470 kOhm.
NCP****0S** series thermistors are suitable for use in practically every part of an automotive electronics system. For example, monitoring temperature to protect ICs and devices such as power MOSFETs in the engine control unit (ECU), ABS, EPS (electric power steering) and alternator control systems. Temperature monitoring is also required for normal operation of devices such as LCDs, DC-DC converters, DVD drives and fiber optic transmitters for MOST. Further examples include temperature-compensation circuitry for various sensors, or monitoring the temperature inside the inverter (ballast) unit in the headlamps.
For further information and reader enquiries:
Aya Tonooka, Murata Electronics (UK) Ltd., Oak House, Ancells Road, Ancells Business Park, Fleet, Hampshire GU51 2QW , United Kingdom
Tel: +44 (0) 1252 811666
Fax: +44 (0) 1252 811777
E-mail: ayatonooka@murata.co.uk
Web: www.murata.eu
About Murata
Murata is a leading manufacturer of electronics components, modules, and devices. The complete range of this Ceramics Technology house includes ceramic capacitors, resistors/thermistors, inductors/chokes, ceramic resonators, buzzers, sensors and EMI suppression filters. Whilst the company gets 40% of its revenue from its ceramic capacitor products, it is also the world leader in Bluetooth & WiFi Modules, and a key manufacturer of power supplies. Murata also designs and manufactures mobile handset antenna families, piezoelectric actuators for fuel injection systems, short focal length ceramic lenses and speaker products.
Established in 1944, Murata is headquartered in Japan and has European offices in Germany, the Netherlands, the UK, Switzerland, Italy, France, Spain, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Hungary.
For more information on Murata, please visit: www.murata.eu
