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News Release from: Epcos | Subject: PTC thermistors
Edited by the Electronicstalk Editorial
Team on 13 March 2003
PTC thermistors provide overcurrent
protection
Epcos reckons to offer one of the worlds largest ranges of PTC thermistors for overcurrent protection.
Epcos reckons to offer one of the worlds largest ranges of PTC thermistors for overcurrent protection Offering a solution for virtually every application, the Epcos range of PTC thermistors are available in a wide range of voltages encompassing 6 to 1000V and come in either leaded versions for through hole applications or in SMT packages suitable for surface mount production facilities
This article was originally published on Electronicstalk on 19 Feb 2001 at 8.00am (UK)
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Epcos has a comprehensive range of PTC (positive temperature coefficient) thermistors to perform various tasks in a diverse range of applications.
Because of their versatility, PTC thermistors can be used in a wide variety of applications such as electronic lamp ballast, switch-mode power supplies for delayed switching and thermal protection, automotive electronics and telecommunications.
Specifically designed for line voltage applications with rated currents from 30 to 140mA, Epcos has recently expanded its range of PTC thermistors.
This new range of leaded components have a standard coating for protection against ambient influences and offer electrical insulation from nearby live components.
A dielectric strength of 265V RMS is specified to IEC60738-1, Chapter 4.8 together with high insulation encapsulation.
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