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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Littelfuse |
VARISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.25 W |
150 Cel |
125 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
METAL OXIDE |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
8 J |
TR, 13 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
SILVER PLATINUM |
2 mm |
275 V |
369 V |
8.51 mm |
e4 |
UL |
5.26 mm |
369 V |
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Bel Fuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.6 ohm |
85 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENT RESISTOR |
3.5mm x 1.8mm x 0.75mm |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.75 mm |
30 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
3.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
1.8 mm |
30 V |
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TDK |
NTC THERMISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10 ohm |
5.1 W |
170 Cel |
20 % |
25 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-55 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
28 mm |
FLAME PROOF |
21 mm |
e3 |
CQC; IEC; UL; VDE |
7 mm |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.03 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
33.5 mm |
60 V |
RMAX: 0.05OHMS AT 23 DEG CEL |
28.4 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.1 mm |
60 V |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.3 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
1.1 mm |
30 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 |
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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Panasonic |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
6800 ohm |
.1 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
4300 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
.8 mm |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
.8 mm |
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Littelfuse |
VARISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.25 W |
125 Cel |
85 Cel |
RADIAL |
METAL OXIDE FILM |
DISK PACKAGE |
1.2 J |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
-55 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
20 V |
26 V |
e3 |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.07 W |
150 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
3950 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
.5 mm |
1 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL, UL |
.5 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.3 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
1.8 mm |
60 V |
7.98 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
5.44 mm |
60 V |
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TDK |
NTC THERMISTOR |
CHASSIS MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.15 W |
125 Cel |
2 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
RADIAL |
SPECIAL PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
FLEXIBLE WIRE |
3988 K |
-55 Cel |
TIN/SILVER |
17.5 mm |
8.5 mm |
e3/e4 |
UL |
6.5 mm |
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TDK |
VARISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.4 W |
85 Cel |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
43 J |
BULK |
2 |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
275 V |
350 V |
FLAME PROOF |
e3 |
350 V |
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TDK |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.1 W |
125 Cel |
1 % |
25 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
METAL OXIDE |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
Chip |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER, 7 INCH |
0402 |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
FIXED RESISTOR |
3435 K |
-40 Cel |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
.5 mm |
5 V |
1 mm |
e3 |
UL |
.5 mm |
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TDK |
VARISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.6 W |
105 Cel |
RADIAL |
METAL OXIDE FILM |
DISK PACKAGE |
110 J |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
18.5 mm |
275 V |
350 V |
FLAME PROOF |
15.5 mm |
e3 |
CQC, CSA, UL, VDE |
5.4 mm |
350 V |
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Panasonic |
VARISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
85 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PUNCHED PAPER, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
.8 mm |
16 V |
1.6 mm |
e3 |
.8 mm |
16 V |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.8 W |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
2 |
ONE SURFACE |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
NANOSMD |
RESISTANCE VARIES FROM 0.2 TO 0.75 OHMS |
e3 |
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TE Connectivity |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.125 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
55 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
805 |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
2mm x 1.25 X.5mm |
4100 K |
-55 Cel |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.06 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 14 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
FLAT |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
3 mm |
33 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
9.5 mm |
e3 |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
6.71 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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Vishay Intertechnology |
PTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1000 ohm |
.1 W |
150 Cel |
1 % |
70 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
THIN FILM |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
.45 mm |
40 V |
2 mm |
e3 |
1.25 mm |
40 V |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
PTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
6200 ohm |
.125 W |
150 Cel |
5 % |
70 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-55 Cel |
MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
e3 |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.05 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
1.25 mm |
33 V |
7.98 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
5.44 mm |
33 V |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.4 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
1.1 mm |
60 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
4.73 mm |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.29 ohm |
.8 W |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
2 |
ONE SURFACE |
Non-linear Resistors |
4.83mm x 3.41mm x 1.3mm |
-40 Cel |
Matte Tin (Sn) - with Nickel (Ni) barrier |
1.3 mm |
24 V |
MINIMUM RESISTANCE IS 0.09 OHMS |
4.83 mm |
e3 |
CSA, TUV, UL |
3.41 mm |
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TE Connectivity |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
47000 ohm |
.125 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
55 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR |
805 |
2 |
WRAPAROUND |
2mm x 1.25 X.5mm |
4100 K |
-55 Cel |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
100000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
55 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
4190 K |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
9 mm |
3.3 mm |
e3 |
3 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.5 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
5.44mm x 4.43mm x 1.25mm |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
1.25 mm |
60 V |
5.44 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
4.43 mm |
60 V |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.004 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
25.2 mm |
16 V |
Rmax:0.0102 OHMS AT 20 DEG CEL |
16.5 mm |
e3 |
CUL, TUV, UL |
3 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.015 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
7.98mm x 5.44mm x 1.25mm |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
1.25 mm |
15 V |
7.98 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
5.44 mm |
15 V |
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TDK |
VARISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.01 W |
150 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
2 J |
TR, BLISTER, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
VARISTOR |
-55 Cel |
TIN OVER NICKEL |
1.7 mm |
30 V |
38 V |
FLAME PROOF |
3.2 mm |
e3 |
2.5 mm |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
2.8 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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Bourns |
VARISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
125 Cel |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, PAPER, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-55 Cel |
SILVER |
.51 mm |
5 V |
1.6 mm |
e4 |
AEC-Q200 |
.85 mm |
5 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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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
2.8 W |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
RADIAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
60 V |
WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
RKEF |
RESISTANCE RANGE(MIN-MAX): 0.040-0.085 |
e3 |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.09 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
-40 Cel |
TIN |
19.94 mm |
72 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
13.94 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.1 mm |
72 V |
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Schurter Ag |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.4 ohm |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
DUAL ENDED |
RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
30 V |
WRAPAROUND |
Non-linear Resistors |
4.37mm x 3.07mm x 1.1mm |
-40 Cel |
1.1 mm |
30 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
4.73 mm |
e4 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
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Bel Fuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
12 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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TE Connectivity |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
1.5 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
60 V |
RMIN-RMAX(RI-R1) OHMS: 1.5-6 |
TUV; UL |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.4 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
1.1 mm |
30 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 |
.25 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, EMBOSSED, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
.62 mm |
13.2 V |
RMIN AT 25 DEG CEL |
3.43 mm |
AEC-Q200; TS 16949 |
2.8 mm |
13.2 V |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
SURFACE MOUNT |
47000 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 |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.38 ohm |
1.5 W |
85 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
72 V |
WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
RXEF |
RESISTANCE RANGE(MIN-MAX): 0.15-0.25 |
e3 |
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Bourns |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
SURFACE MOUNT |
.7 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
DUAL ENDED |
TR, 7 INCH |
2 |
SMT |
WRAPAROUND |
-40 Cel |
GOLD OVER NICKEL |
1.1 mm |
60 V |
RMIN AT 23 DEG CEL |
4.73 mm |
AEC-Q200; CUL; TUV; UL |
3.41 mm |
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TDK |
NTC THERMISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.45 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
25 Cel |
TEMPERATURE COMPENSATION |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
WIRE |
4300 K |
-55 Cel |
Tin (Sn) |
e3 |
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TE Connectivity |
VARISTOR |
PESD |
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Vishay Intertechnology |
NTC THERMISTOR |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
10000 ohm |
.5 W |
125 Cel |
5 % |
55 Cel |
TEMPERATURE SENSING |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
BULK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
3977 K |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
9 mm |
3.3 mm |
e3 |
3 mm |
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Littelfuse |
PTC RESETTABLE FUSE |
THROUGH HOLE MOUNT |
.08 ohm |
85 Cel |
OVERCURRENT PROTECTION |
RADIAL |
DISK PACKAGE |
AMMO PACK |
2 |
Radial |
WIRE |
Non-linear Resistors |
-40 Cel |
MATTE TIN |
23 mm |
60 V |
16.76 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 |
MATTE TIN |
.75 mm |
6 V |
3.4 mm |
e3 |
CUL; TUV; UL |
1.8 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.