Description
Ametherm SL15-60002 Circuit Protection Thermistor / Inrush Current Limiter ICL 60 Ohms 2A 20% Radial Lead
A thermistor is a resistance thermometer, or a resistor whose resistance is dependent on temperature. The term is a combination of “thermal” and “resistor”. It is made of metallic oxides, pressed into a bead, disk, or cylindrical shape and then encapsulated with an impermeable material such as epoxy or glass.
There are two types of thermistors: Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) and Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC). With an NTC thermistor, when the temperature increases, resistance decreases. Conversely, when temperature decreases, resistance increases. This type of thermistor is used the most.
A PTC thermistor works a little differently. When temperature increases, the resistance increases, and when temperature decreases, resistance decreases. This type of thermistor is generally used as a fuse.
Typically, a thermistor achieves high precision within a limited temperature range of about 50ºC around the target temperature. This range is dependent on the base resistance.
Electrical Specifications
Max Steady State Current upto 65°c: 2.00 A
Max Rec. Energy Rating: 50 J
Actual Failure Instantaneous Energy: J
Resistance @ 100% Max Current: 0.93 W
Resistance @ 50% Max Current: 1.94 W
Body Temperature at 100% Max Current: 174.00 °c
Dissipation Constant: 15.0 mw/°c
Thermal Time Constant: 45 Sec.
Material Type (for Beta and Curve): M
Manufacturer:Ametherm
Datasheet:Ametherm/SL1560002.pdf
