Basic Knowledge of Thermistors
What is Thermistor?
PTC Thermistor, NTC Thermistor
The basic characteristics of PTC Thermistor "POSISTOR®"
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Application guide of PTC Thermistor "POSISTOR®" (basic)
For your thermal solution or circuit protection
Circuit protection
Temperature detection
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Application guide of PTC Thermistor "POSISTOR®" (step - up)
PRF15 series (new series) that can be detected by two or more points
The overheating detection of two or more places is possible only by the connection of "PRF" to the series.
The resistance change in "PRF" according to the temperature rise can secure an enough margin between Vout in the threshold and the vicinity of the normal temperature of Vout that judges overheating because it is very large.
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Thermistors are used for here
Thermistors are used for a wide application such as the printer, the digital camera, projector, and LED besides the following.
PC
Mobile phone
Automotive
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