Temperature Sensors / Detectors / Transducers
Radial-Leaded PTC Thermistors offer under 2 sec response time.
Press Release Summary:
Available in 2 sizes with lead pitches of 2.5 and 5.0 mm, TFPTL series features nickel thin film elements with positive temperature coefficients of +4,110 ppm/K, response time of less than 2 sec, and stability over -55 to +150°C range. Products, which consist of thin film ceramic chip with 2 tinned, copper-clad steel wire leads, offer 100 ohm to 5 kohm resistance at +25°C (R25), tolerances of ±1% and ±5%, and long-term stability (less than 0.1% typ drift).
Original Press Release:
Vishay Launches Radial-Leaded PTC Thermistors with 4110 ppm/K Temp Coefficients, Response Time <2 s
Vishay Intertechnology Introduces New Radial-Leaded PTC Thermistors with Temperature Coefficients of + 4110 ppm/K, Response Time of < 2 s, and Wide - 55 °C to + 150 °C Temperature Range
MALVERN, Pa. - Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of radial-leaded, positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors. Devices in the new TFPTL series feature nickel thin film elements with positive temperature coefficients of + 4110 ppm/K, fast response time of < 2 s, and high stability over a wide temperature range from - 55 °C to + 150 °C.
Available in two sizes with lead pitches of 2.5 mm and 5.0 mm, the thermistors released today offer designers a wide variety of standard resistance values at + 25 °C (R25) from 100 Ohm to 5 kOhm, and tolerances of ± 1 % and ± 5 %. Non-standard resistance values and tolerances are available on request.
With their excellent long-term stability (typical < 0.1 % drift) and high-temperature performance, devices in the TFPTL series can be used for temperature measurement, sensing, compensation, and control in industrial and consumer applications. In addition, they can replace silicon-based temperature sensors. Typical end products include heating/cooling systems, motor drives, fan controls, power supplies, and consumer goods.
The TFPTL series thermistors are UL-recognized for the United States and Canada, and they consist of a thin film ceramic chip with two tinned, copper-clad steel wire leads. The devices are compliant to RoHS Directive 2011/65/EU, in accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC, and epoxy-coated per UL 94 V-0.
Samples and production quantities of the new PTC thermistors are available now, with lead times of 10 weeks for larger orders. Pricing for U.S. delivery starts at $0.20 per piece. Follow PTC thermistors from Vishay at http://twitter.com/vishayindust.
Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a Fortune 1,000 Company listed on the NYSE (VSH), is one of the world's largest manufacturers of discrete semiconductors (diodes, MOSFETs, and infrared optoelectronics) and passive electronic components (resistors, inductors, and capacitors). These components are used in virtually all types of electronic devices and equipment, in the industrial, computing, automotive, consumer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, power supplies, and medical markets. Vishay's product innovations, successful acquisition strategy, and "one-stop shop" service have made it a global industry leader. Vishay can be found on the Internet at www.vishay.com.
