New TCO Devices for Small Batteries in Smartphones and Portable Electronics
Press Release Summary:
- Designed for over temperature and over current protection of lithium polymer and prismatic cells
- Controls abnormal, excessive current virtually instantaneously up to rated limits
- Offers resistance levels as low as 2.2 milliohms
Original Press Release:
Bourns Introduces its Smallest Miniature Resettable Thermal Cutoff (TCO) Devices
Offering Industry's Smallest TCO Package, Bourns® CB Series is Ideal for Smaller Smartphone and Portable Electronics Batteries
Riverside, Calif., October 16, 2019 - Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today introduced the company's smallest miniature resettable Thermal Cutoff (TCO) devices designed for overtemperature and overcurrent protection of lithium polymer and prismatic cells. The Bourns® Model CB Series is the company's next generation of axial leaded TCO devices that control abnormal, excessive current virtually instantaneously, up to rated limits. This latest series is more than 26 percent smaller than Bourns' successful NR Series, yet has the same current carrying capability. The devices' low-profile 0.8 mm height and body width of 2.5 mm makes this series ideal for smaller batteries in smartphones and portable electronics, yet their high current carrying capability also makes them optimal for next-generation notebook and tablet PC battery cells.
Offering resistance levels as low as 2.2 milliohms, the Bourns® Model CB Series has current capabilities from 6 A up to 11 A at 60 °C as well as a welding projection option. These new miniature resettable TCO devices are available in four trip temperature options of 72 °C, 77 °C, 82 °C and 85 °C with a ±5 °C tolerance. The temperature options can be further narrowed upon request. In addition, the construction of the CB Series uses a high corrosion resistant bimetal mechanism to withstand most humid environments.
Available now, Bourns® Model CB devices are RoHS compliant* and halogen free** with UL agency recognition. For more detailed product information, please see www.bourns.com/products/mini-breakers/product/CB
About Bourns
Bourns, Inc. is a leading manufacturer and supplier of position and speed sensors, circuit protection solutions, magnetic components, microelectronic modules, panel controls and resistive products. Headquartered in Riverside, California, USA, Bourns serves a broad range of markets, including automotive, industrial, consumer, communications, medical (low/medium risk)***, audio and various other market segments. Additional company and product information is available at www.bourns.com.
Company Contact:
David Scofield
Bourns, Inc.
(951) 781-5054
Agency Contact:
Annette Keller
Keller Communication
(707) 947-7232
