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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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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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
1 mm |
4.73 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
30 V |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
.62 mm |
24 V |
4.73 mm |
e3 |
CSA; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.75 mm |
15 V |
3.4 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.8 mm |
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Bel Fuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
.8 W |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.75 mm |
30 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
4.73 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
30 V |
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Bel Fuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT RESISTOR |
3.5mm x 1.8mm x 1.2mm |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
1.2 mm |
24 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
3.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
1.8 mm |
24 V |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.75 mm |
6 V |
3.4 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.8 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
2.2mm x 1.5mm x 1.25mm |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
1.25 mm |
6 V |
2.2 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.5 mm |
6 V |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
1.5 W |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
72 V |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
RXEF |
RESISTANCE RANGE(MIN-MAX): 0.15-0.25 |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
.85 mm |
13.2 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
3.4 mm |
e4 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
1.8 mm |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
16.84 mm |
72 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
10.84 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.1 mm |
72 V |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.75 mm |
4.73 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
15 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 |
40 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
4.83 mm |
e4 |
CUL; UL |
3.41 mm |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 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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Bel Fuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT RESISTOR |
3.5mm x 1.8mm x 0.55mm |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.55 mm |
8 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
3.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
1.8 mm |
8 V |
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Yageo |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
1.15 mm |
15 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
3.4 mm |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.8 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
.62 mm |
24 V |
RMIN AT 25 DEG CEL |
4.73 mm |
AEC-Q200;UL;TS16949 |
3.41 mm |
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Yageo |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
1.25 mm |
6 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
2.2 mm |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.5 mm |
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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 |
30 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
4.83 mm |
e4 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
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Yageo |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
.95 mm |
6 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
3.4 mm |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.8 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
18.2 mm |
60 V |
13 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.1 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
1.25 mm |
24 V |
3.4 mm |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.8 mm |
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Schurter Ag |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
15 V |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
4.37mm x 3.07mm x 0.85mm |
-40 Cel |
GOLD |
.85 mm |
15 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
4.73 mm |
e4 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
13 mm |
72 V |
Rmax:0.38 OHMS AT 20 DEG CEL |
13 mm |
e3 |
CUL, TUV, UL |
3.1 mm |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 15 INCH |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
16.84 mm |
72 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
10.84 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.1 mm |
72 V |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
.9 mm |
60 V |
7.7 mm |
5.3 mm |
60 V |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
TR, 14.5 INCH |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
18 mm |
60 V |
RMAX: 0.25OHMS AT 23 DEG CEL |
13 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.1 mm |
60 V |
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KYOCERA AVX |
VARISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
125 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.3 J |
TR |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-55 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
1.143 mm |
4 V |
5.6 V |
2.01 mm |
e3 |
1.25 mm |
5.6 V |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
.5 W |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.6 mm |
6 V |
1.15 mm |
e3 |
CUL, TUV, UL |
.65 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
18.2 mm |
60 V |
13 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.1 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
.9 mm |
60 V |
7.7 mm |
AEC-Q200; TS 16949 |
5.3 mm |
60 V |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
18 mm |
60 V |
RMAX: 0.25OHMS AT 23 DEG CEL |
13 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.1 mm |
60 V |
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KYOCERA AVX |
VARISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
125 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
.3 J |
TR |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-55 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
1.143 mm |
10 V |
14 V |
2.01 mm |
e3 |
1.25 mm |
14 V |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERLOAD PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
2.2mm x 1.5mm x 1.25mm |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
1.25 mm |
6 V |
RESISTANCE RANGE(RMIN-R1MAX)OHM: 0.15-0.85 |
2.2 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.5 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
.5 W |
85 Cel |
OVERLOAD PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
1.25 mm |
6 V |
RESISTANCE RANGE(RMIN-R1MAX)OHM: 0.15-0.85 |
2.2 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.5 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
.6 mm |
6 V |
RESISTANCE RANGE(RMIN-R1MAX)OHM: 0.15-2 |
1.15 mm |
CUL; UL |
.65 mm |
6 V |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERLOAD PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
1.25 mm |
6 V |
RESISTANCE RANGE(RMIN-R1MAX)OHM: 0.15-0.85 |
2.2 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.5 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
125 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
FLAT |
-40 Cel |
3 mm |
16 V |
RMIN AT 25 DEG CEL |
7.98 mm |
AEC-Q200, UL, TUV |
5.44 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
125 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
13.6 mm |
30 V |
RMIN AT 25 DEG CEL |
9.7 mm |
AEC-Q200 |
3 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
125 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
FLAT |
-40 Cel |
3 mm |
16 V |
7.98 mm |
CSA; TUV; UL |
5.44 mm |
16 V |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
125 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
13.6 mm |
30 V |
RMIN AT 25 DEG CEL |
9.7 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
3 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
125 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 15 INCH |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
13.6 mm |
30 V |
RMIN AT 25 DEG CEL |
9.7 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200 |
3 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
125 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
FLAT |
-40 Cel |
3 mm |
33 V |
RMIN AT 25 DEG CEL |
7.98 mm |
AEC-Q200 |
5.44 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
125 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, EMBOSSED, 13 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
FLAT |
-40 Cel |
3 mm |
33 V |
RMIN AT 25 DEG CEL |
7.98 mm |
AEC-Q200 |
5.44 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
.93 mm |
6 V |
0.15-0.8 OHMS AT 25 DEG CEL |
2.2 mm |
CSA; TUV; UL |
1.5 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
125 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
BULK |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
3 mm |
16 V |
RESISTANCE RANGE(MIN-MAX): 0.15-0.34 |
7.98 mm |
AEC-Q200, TS 16949 |
5.44 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
2 |
SMT |
FLAT |
3 mm |
16 V |
0.15-0.34 OHMS AT 20 DEG CEL |
7.98 mm |
CSA; TUV; UL |
5.44 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.15 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
13 mm |
72 V |
Rmax:0.38 OHMS AT 20 DEG CEL |
13 mm |
e3 |
CUL, TUV, UL |
3.1 mm |
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.