Part | RoHS | Manufacturer | Resistor Type | Mounting Type | Resistance | Rated Power Dissipation (P) | Maximum Operating Temperature | Tolerance | Diameter (Lead) | Spacing (Lead) | Rated Temperature | Thermistor Application | Terminal Placement | Technology | Shape (Package) | Construction | Maximum Energy Absorbing Capacity | Packing Method | Size Code | No. of Terminals | Package Style (Meter) | Rated AC Voltage (URac) | Terminal Shape | Sub-Category | Dimensions | Thermal Sensitivity Index | Minimum Operating Temperature | Temperature Coef (ppm/Cel) | Terminal Finish | Length (Lead) | Height (Package) | Manufacturer Series | Maximum Circuit RMS Voltage | Operating Voltage | Additional Features | Length (Package) | JESD-609 Code | Diameter (Package) | Reference Standard | Width (Package) | Maximum Circuit DC Voltage |
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TE Connectivity |
VARISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
85 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Y |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
1.1mm x 0.6mm x 0.43mm |
-40 Cel |
.43 mm |
PESD0402-140 |
14 V |
1.1 mm |
.6 mm |
14 V |
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Panasonic |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.1 W |
125 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3435 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
.8 mm |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
.8 mm |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.05 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
.85 mm |
6 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
3.43 mm |
e4 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
2.8 mm |
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Honeywell Sensing And Control |
NTC THERMISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
50000 ohm |
125 Cel |
.2 % |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
RADIAL |
SPECIAL PACKAGE |
2 |
FLEXIBLE WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
4261 K |
-60 Cel |
500 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.125 W |
150 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3960 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
.8 mm |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
.8 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.8 W |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2 |
13.2 V |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
MICROSMD |
RESISTANCE MIN IS 0.25 OHMS AT 20 DEG CEL |
e3 |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERLOAD PROTECTION |
DUAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2 |
ONE SURFACE |
Non-linear Resistors |
4.73mm x 3.41mm x 0.62mm |
-40 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
.62 mm |
24 V |
0.15 TO 1 OHMS AT 20 DEG CEL |
4.73 mm |
e3 |
UL, CSA, TUV |
3.41 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.21 W |
150 Cel |
5 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3570 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
.8 mm |
2 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
1.25 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.21 W |
150 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3430 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
.8 mm |
2 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
1.25 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
1.46 mm |
24 V |
RESISTANCE MIN IS 0.09 OHMS |
4.83 mm |
e3 |
CSA; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
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Bel Fuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
15 ohm |
85 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.85 mm |
60 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
1.8 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
1 mm |
60 V |
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Murata Manufacturing |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
125 Cel |
1 % |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3380 K |
-40 Cel |
Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.8 mm |
5 V |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
CUL; UL |
.8 mm |
5 V |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.125 W |
150 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3610 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
.8 mm |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
.8 mm |
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Murata Manufacturing |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
125 Cel |
1 % |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3380 K |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.5 mm |
5 V |
1 mm |
e3 |
CUL; UL |
.5 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.125 W |
150 Cel |
5 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3960 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
.8 mm |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
.8 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.21 W |
150 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
4100 K |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.8 mm |
2 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
1.25 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
NON-LINEAR RESISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
125 Cel |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
RADIAL |
BULK |
2 |
Chassis Mount |
FLEXIBLE WIRE |
3976 K |
-40 Cel |
76 mm |
2.4 mm |
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Panasonic |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.1 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3435 K |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.8 mm |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
.8 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.28 W |
125 Cel |
10 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
3486 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
e3 |
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TE Connectivity |
VARISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
125 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
1.7mm x 0.95mm x 0.55mm |
-55 Cel |
.55 mm |
PESD |
24 V |
1.7 mm |
.95 mm |
24 V |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.06 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
2 mm |
4.73 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
33 V |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.1 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
1 mm |
6 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
1.85 mm |
e4 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.05 mm |
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Panasonic |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.066 W |
125 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
4390 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
.5 mm |
1 mm |
e3 |
.5 mm |
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Panasonic |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.066 W |
125 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3435 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
.5 mm |
1 mm |
e3 |
.5 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
85 Cel |
OVERLOAD PROTECTION |
DUAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2 |
30 V |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
RESISTANCE RANGE(RMIN-R1MAX): 0.6-3.3 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.21 W |
150 Cel |
2 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3570 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
.8 mm |
2 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; UL |
1.25 mm |
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TDK |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.18 W |
150 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, CARDBOARD, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3455 K |
-40 Cel |
.9 mm |
1.6 mm |
AEC-Q200; UL |
.8 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1.5 W |
85 Cel |
OVERLOAD PROTECTION |
DUAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2 |
FLAT |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
RESISTANCE VALUE 0.87 OHM AT 20 DEG CEL |
e3 |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2 |
30 V |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
MICROSMD |
RESISTANCE RANGE(RMIN-R1MAX): 2.1-15 |
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TDK |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.15 W |
150 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, CARDBOARD, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3455 K |
-40 Cel |
.5 mm |
1 mm |
AEC-Q200 |
.5 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.06 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
2 mm |
33 V |
4.73 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
4700 ohm |
.21 W |
150 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3500 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
.8 mm |
2 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL |
1.25 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1.7 W |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2 |
60 V |
ONE SURFACE |
MINIMUM RESISTANCE IS 0.29 OHMS |
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TDK |
VARISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1 W |
85 Cel |
10 % |
RADIAL |
METAL OXIDE FILM |
DISK PACKAGE |
151 J |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
275 V |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
25.5 mm |
275 V |
350 V |
FLAME PROOF |
21.5 mm |
e3 |
5.4 mm |
350 V |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.11 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
.85 mm |
24 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
4.73 mm |
e4 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.25 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
Gold (Au) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.85 mm |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
2.3 mm |
e4 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.5 mm |
6 V |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
PTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.075 W |
150 Cel |
1 % |
70 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
e3 |
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Murata Manufacturing |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
125 Cel |
5 % |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3900 K |
-40 Cel |
Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
.85 mm |
5 V |
2 mm |
e3 |
CUL; UL |
1.25 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2 |
60 V |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
RESISTANCE RANGE(RMIN-R1MAX): 1.5 - 6 |
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Panasonic |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.1 W |
125 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
4390 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
.8 mm |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
.8 mm |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.2 ohm |
85 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 13 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
1.09 mm |
60 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
5.44 mm |
e4 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
4.93 mm |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.4 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
1.1 mm |
30 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
3.43 mm |
e4 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
2.8 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
1.17 ohm |
.77 W |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
TR, 14.6 INCH |
2 |
72 V |
WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
RXEF |
RESISTANCE RANGE(MIN-MAX): 0.5-0.77 |
e3 |
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Bel Fuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1.6 ohm |
85 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT RESISTOR |
3.5mm x 1.8mm x 0.85mm |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.85 mm |
60 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
3.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
1.8 mm |
60 V |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
.85 mm |
15 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
4.73 mm |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
OVERLOAD PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2 |
ONE SURFACE |
Non-linear Resistors |
RESISTANCE MIN IS 1.4 OHMS AT 25 DEG CEL |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.12 ohm |
1 W |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2 |
24 V |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
4.83mm x 3.41mm x 1.94mm |
-40 Cel |
1.94 mm |
24 V |
RESISTANCE RANGE(RMIN-R1MAX): 0.04-0.12 |
4.83 mm |
UL, CSA, TUV |
3.41 mm |
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Bel Fuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
6 ohm |
85 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.75 mm |
30 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
1.8 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
1 mm |
30 V |
Non-linear resistors, also known as varistors or voltage-dependent resistors, are electronic components that exhibit a nonlinear resistance characteristic with respect to the applied voltage. They are primarily used for voltage clamping, surge protection, and transient suppression in electronic circuits.
The resistance of a varistor decreases with an increase in voltage, allowing it to provide a low resistance path for transient currents that exceed a specified threshold. When the voltage level drops below the threshold, the resistance increases, returning the varistor to its high impedance state. This property makes them useful for protecting sensitive electronic components from voltage surges and spikes.
Varistors are available in two types: metal oxide varistors (MOVs) and silicon carbide varistors (SiCVs). MOVs are the most common type, and they can handle a wider range of voltages than SiCVs. SiCVs, on the other hand, can handle higher temperatures and are more suitable for high power applications.
Non-linear resistors are widely used in power supplies, surge protectors, electronic ballasts, motor control circuits, and telecommunication systems. They are available in various package types, including through-hole, surface mount, and radial leaded packages.