Polymer PTC Resettable Fuse：
：：
：KSV Series
Strap Type
THINKING ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL Co., LTD.
1
www.thinking.com.tw
2006.06
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Features
1. RoHS compliant
2. Low resistance, low trip temperature
3. Current ratings from 1.7 to 2.4A
4. Maximum voltage :12V and 16V
5. Operating temperature range :
KSV012：-40 ~ +75℃
KSV016：-40 ~ +85℃
6. Agency Recognition :UL /cUL/TUV
Recommended Applications
1. Rechargeable battery packs
Part No. Code
Dimensions
K S V 0 1 6 0 1 7 0 N B Y
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
Internal Control
Code
Y
ROHS
Control
Usage
M
Metal hydride
device
L
Lithium ion
device
V
Very low
temp. device
H
High power
device
I hold
0008
0.08A
0090
0.9A
0014
0.14A
0135
1.35A
0170
1.7A
0600
6A
1000
10A
1200
12A
Shape of lead
S Slitted lead on
single side
D
Slitted lead on
duel side
N
Noslitted lead
Packaging
B
Bulk
R
Taping & Reel
Product code
K
THINKING
PPTC
Thermistor
Form factor
S
Strap
Vmax.
operation
012
12V
016
16V
Marking: xxx=Vmax. operation, yyyy=I hold
Polymer PTC Resettable Fuse：
：：
：KSV Series
Strap Type
THINKING ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL Co., LTD.
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All specifications are subject to change without notice.
(Unit: mm)
A B C D F
Part no. Min. Max. Min. Max. Min. Max. D1 C2 Min. Max.
KSV0120170 20.8 23.2 3.5 3.9 0.6 1.0 4.5~6.5 2.4 2.6
KSV0120175 23.0 24.5 2.9 3.3 0.6 1.0 3.8~5.4 4.7~7.2 2.4 2.6
KSV0120230 20.9 23.1 4.9 5.3 0.6 1.0 4.1~5.8 3.9 4.1
KSV0160170 15.4 17.5 7.0 7.4 0.5 0.8 4.0~6.2 3.9 4.1
KSV0160170X 20.8 22.9 4.9 5.3 0.5 0.8 6.0~8.6 3.9 4.1
KSV0160175 25.8 28.0 3.5 3.9 0.6 0.8 5.0~7.0 9.0~11.0
2.4 2.6
KSV0160175X 31.2 33.4 3.5 3.9 0.6 0.8 7.0~10.0
11.0~14.0
2.4 2.6
KSV0160200 20.9 23.1 4.1 4.5 0.6 0.8 3.0~4.8 2.9 3.1
KSV0160210 20.9 23.1 4.9 5.3 0.6 0.8 4.1~5.8 3.9 4.1
KSV0160240 23.8 26.2 4.9 5.3 0.6 0.8 3.5~5.7 3.9 4.1
Note: X=Special spec. for dimension controlling number
Characteristics(23℃
℃℃
℃)
Vmax.
Imax. Ihold
@ 23℃
Itrip
@ 23℃
Pd
(Typ.) Maximum
time to trip Resistance (Ω) Safety
approvals
Initial (Ri) Post trip (R1)
Part no. (V
dc
) (A) (A) (A) (W) (A) (Sec.)
Min. Max. Max. UL/cUL
TUV
KSV0120170 12 100 1.70 4.10 1.40 8.50
5.0 0.018
0.032
0.04 √ √
KSV0120175 12 100 1.75 4.20 1.40 8.75
5.0 0.017
0.035
0.062 √ √
KSV0120230 12 100 2.30 5.00 1.40 10.0
5.0 0.012
0.018
0.036 √ √
KSV0160170 16 100 1.70 3.40 1.40 8.50
3.0 0.030
0.052
0.105 √ √
KSV0160170X 16 100 1.70 3.40 1.40 8.50
5.0 0.030
0.052
0.105 √ √
KSV0160175 16 100 1.75 3.60 1.40 8.75
5.0 0.029
0.051
0.102 √ √
KSV0160175X 16 100 1.75 3.60 1.40 8.75
5.0 0.029
0.051
0.102 √ √
KSV0160200 16 100 2.00 4.70 1.50 10.00
5.0 0.022
0.039
0.078 √ √
KSV0160210 16 100 2.10 4.70 1.50 10.00
5.0 0.018
0.030
0.060 √ √
KSV0160240 16 100 2.40 5.90 1.60 12.00
5.0 0.014
0.026
0.052 √ √
Note 1: X=Special spec. for dimension controlling number
Note 2: UL&cUL File No. E138827
TUV File No. R50066599
Polymer PTC Resettable Fuse：
：：
：KSV Series
Strap Type
THINKING ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL Co., LTD.
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2006.06
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Typical time to trip curve at 23℃
℃℃
℃
KSV012 Series
KSV016 Series
0.001
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1 10 100
Fault Current (A)
3
2
1
1=KSV0120170
2=KSV0120175
3=KSV0120230
Time to trip (sec.)
Fault current (A)
1= KSV0160170
2= KSV0160175
3= KSV0160200
4= KSV0160210
5= KSV0160240
1
2
3
45
Time to trip (sec.)
Polymer PTC Resettable Fuse：
：：
：KSV Series
Strap Type
THINKING ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL Co., LTD.
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2006.06
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Thermal derating curve
Reliability test
Item Test condition/methods Criteria
Passive aging 60℃, 1000hrs ±20% typical resistance change for KSV012
±10% typical resistance change for KSV016
Humidity storage 60℃, 95%RH, 1000hrs for KSV012
40℃, 95%RH, 1344hrs for KSV016
±30% typical resistance change for KSV012
±5% typical resistance change for KSV016
Thermal shock 85/-40℃, 10 cycles ±10% typical resistance change
Cycle life 50 cycles at a 120% maximum current (Imax) and
maximum voltage (Vmax). UL 1434 Normal Appearance
Trip endurance Vmax, Imax, 48Hrs Normal Appearance
Steady-state operating life Vmax, Iss, 1000hrs
Mil-Std 750, method 1026 Normal Appearance
0%
20%
40%
60%
80%
100%
120%
140%
160%
180%
200%
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80
Temperature (°C)
Percentage of Derated Current
1
1
2
2For KSV016 Series
For KSV012 Series
Derating Curves for KSV Series
Polymer PTC Resettable Fuse：
：：
：KSV Series
Strap Type
THINKING ELECTRONIC INDUSTRIAL Co., LTD.
5
www.thinking.com.tw
2006.06
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Packaging
Bulk packing
Ammo packing
Carton packing
Storage condition of products
(I) Storage Conditions :
1. Storage Temperature : -10℃~+40℃
2. Relative humidity : ≦75%RH
3. Thermistors must be kept away from sunlight and stored in a non-corrosive atmosphere.
(II) Period of Storage : 1 year
Series Quantity
(PCS/Bag)
KSV 1000
Series Quantity
(PCS/Box)
KSV 10000
Series Quantity
(PCS/Box)
KSV 60000
