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    2. Electronic Components
    3. Thermistors (Temperature Sensors)
    4. NTC Thermistors
    5. Library
    6. What is a Thermistor?
    NTC Thermistors

    NTC Thermistors What is a Thermistor?

    - Basic Knowledge of Thermistors -

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    Thermistors are electronic components in which the resistance changes with the change of temperature.
    Thermistors are categorized into the following 2 types according to how the resistance changes.

    NTC Thermistors

    What is an NTC Thermistor?
    Function The resistance drops as the temperature increases.
    For temperature sensing, compensation and inrush current suppression.
    Temperature
    Characteristics
    Appearance / shape
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    PTC Thermistors

    What is an PTC Thermistor?
    Function The resistance remains constant up to a certain temperature, and suddenly increases at a certain critical temperature.
    For overheat sensing, overcurrent protection, inrush current suppression and heater.
    Temperature
    Characterristics
    Appearance / shape
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    1. BLE Title
    2. Electronic Components
    3. Thermistors (Temperature Sensors)
    4. NTC Thermistors
    5. Library
    6. What is a Thermistor?
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