Instrumentation and Control News - Thermistors

Temperature equipment calibration is crucial

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 19:52:12 +0200

The sweltering temperatures experienced in much of the UK during summer 2006 led many people to spend a lot of time checking thermometers and other temperature-monitoring equipment

Inductors: Space-saving TP modules for DSL systems

Thu, 03 Aug 2006 13:27:46 +0200

Passive electronic components are found in every electrical and electronic product – from automotive and industrial electronics through information and communications to consumer electronics. Components from EPCOS store electrical energy, select frequencies, and protect against overvoltage and overcurrent...

EPCOS Expands SMD PTC Series

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:33:13 +0200

Brings in the first-ever chip PTC for maximum voltages up to 265 V.

Thermistors: Evaporator sensors with increased reliability

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:27:46 +0200

Thanks to this new technology and process, these sensors can now withstand 10,000 hours in water immersion tests at 80 °C. The development aim was not only to increase the reliability but also to improve the response time. The new product is five times more reliable than predecessor types and...

Digi-Key, U.S. Sensor Sign Global Distribution Agreement

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 13:27:46 +0200

U.S. Sensor’s products include NTC and PTC thermistors, which are produced using proprietary state of the art processing techniques. To maintain its competitive edge in the marketplace, U.S. Sensor continuously invests in the most advanced component manufacturing equipment as well as the research and development...

Epcos - Space-saving transformer protection modules for DSL systems

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 05:09:58 +0200

A combination of the newly developed rectangular PTC and a modified standard filter choke permits both functional units to be stacked on top of each other, thus halving the space requirement compared with the discrete solution. Some 100mm2 are saved for each TP module, which corresponds to 72cm2 for the new line cards...

IC protection device now uses 61% less space

Wed, 02 Aug 2006 05:09:58 +0200

Murata has introduced the 0402-sized PRF15 (1,0 x 0,5 x 0,5 mm) to augment the current 0603 and larger. The resistance value is 470 Ohm ±50% with temperature sensing values of 105°C, 115°C and 125°C.

Digi-Key, U.S. Sensor In Global Distribution Pact

Thu, 27 Jul 2006 06:52:37 +0200

Digi-Key to offer U.S. Sensor’s thermistors and thermistor probes and assemblies.

Vishay’s New Twin PTC Thermistors

Mon, 05 Sep 2005 16:16:00 +0200

Vishay’s New Twin PTC Thermistors Combine Two Components in One Surface-Mount Package, Provide Maximum Voltage Rating of 240 V and Maximum Current Ratings from 2.5 A to 4.0 A