B59421A0105A062 - EPCOS - Datasheet.Directory

PTC thermistors as

limit temperature sensors

SMD, EIA case sizes 0402, 0603 and 0805,

superior series

Series/Type:

Date: November 2010

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Applications

Over-temperature protection of power components

DC/DC converters

SMPS

Notebooks

Home appliances

Dimmers

Electronic ballasts

Automotive electronics

Secondary protection of battery packs

Features

Qualification based on AEC-Q200 rev. C

Suitable for reflow and wave soldering (up to 280°C)

Fast and reliable response

RoHS-compatible

UL approval to UL1434 expected 2010

Lead-free tinned terminations

Options

Other Tsense or resistance values on request

Delivery mode

Blister tape (case size 0805) or cardboard tape (case sizes 0402 and 0603), 180-mm reel

with 8-mm tape, taping to IEC 60286-3

Packing unit: 10.000 pcs. (case size 0402), 4.000 pcs. (case size 0805 and 0603)

General technical data

Max. operating voltage Vmax 32 V DC

Minimum operating temperature (V ≤Vmax) Tmin 40 °C

Maximum operating temperature (V ≤Vmax) Tmax 125 °C or Tsense,1 +25 °C

whichever is higher °C

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Electrical specifications and ordering codes

(V ≤Vmax)

Ω

∆RR

Tsense,1

(@ 4.7 kΩ)

°C

Tsense,2

(@ 47 kΩ)

°C

Ordering code

EIA case size 0402

470 ±50 75 ±5 - B59421A0075A062

470 ±50 85 ±5 - B59421A0085A062

470 ±50 95 ±5 - B59421A0095A062

470 ±50 105 ±5 - B59421A0105A062

470 ±50 115 ±5 - B59421A0115A062

470 ±50 125 ±5 - B59421A0125A062

470 ±50 135 ±5 - B59421A0135A062

EIA case size 0603

470 ±50 75 ±5 90 ±7 B59641A0075A062

470 ±50 85 ±5 100 ±7 B59641A0085A062

470 ±50 95 ±5 110 ±7 B59641A0095A062

470 ±50 105 ±5 120 ±7 B59641A0105A062

470 ±50 115 ±5 130 ±7 B59641A0115A062

470 ±50 125 ±5 140 ±7 B59641A0125A062

470 ±50 135 ±5 150 ±7 B59641A0135A062

470 ±50 145 ±5 - B59641A0145A062

Note:

In order to limit self heating effects the electrical power during measurement should be below

2 mW for case size 0402 and below 4 mW for case size 0603.

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1) R (Tsense,1 +25 °C)

Electrical specifications and ordering codes

(V ≤Vmax)

Ω

∆RR

Tsense,1

°C

(Tsense,1 5°C)

kΩ

(Tsense,1 +5°C)

kΩ

(Tsense,1 +15°C)

kΩ

Ordering code

EIA case size 0805

680 ±50 70 ≤5.7 ≥5.7 ≥401) B59721A0070A062

680 ±50 80 ≤5.7 ≥5.7 ≥401) B59721A0080A062

680 ±50 90 ≤5.5 ≥13.3 ≥40 B59721A0090A062

680 ±50 100 ≤5.5 ≥13.3 ≥40 B59721A0100A062

680 ±50 110 ≤5.5 ≥13.3 ≥40 B59721A0110A062

680 ±50 120 ≤5.5 ≥13.3 ≥40 B59721A0120A062

680 ±50 130 ≤5.5 ≥13.3 ≥40 B59721A0130A062

Note:

In order to limit self heating effects the electrical power during measurement should be below

6 mW for case size 0805.

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Dimensional drawings in mm

EIA case size 0402 Solder pad

Recommended maximum dimensions (mm)

EIA case size 0603 Solder pad

Recommended maximum dimensions (mm)

EIA case size 0805 Solder pad

Recommended maximum dimensions (mm)

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Reliability data

Test Standard Test conditions ∆R25/R25

Electrical endurance,

cycling

IEC 60738-1 Room temperature: Ismax , Vmax;

Number of cycles: 100

< 10%

Electrical endurance,

constant

IEC 60738-1 Storage at Vmax/Top

T=85°C

Test duration: 1000 h

< 20%

Damp heat IEC 60738-1 Temperature of air: 40 °C

Relative humidity of air: 93%

Duration: 56 days

Test according to IEC 60068-2-78

< 10%

Rapid change

of temperature

IEC 60738-1 TLCT =25 °C, TUCT = 125 °C

Number of cycles: 5

Test duration: 30 min

Test according to IEC 60068-2-14, test Na

< 10%

Vibration I IEC 60738-1 Frequency: 10 - 55 - 10 Hz

Displacement amplitude: 0.75 mm, resp.

Acceleration: 50 m/s2

Test duration: 3 ×2 h

Test according to IEC 60028-2-6, test Fc

< 5%

Vibration II MIL-STD-202,

method 204

Frequency: 10 ... 2000 Hz

Displacement amplitude: 0.75 mm, resp.

Acceleration: 50 m/s2

Test duration: 3 ×2 h

Test according to IEC 60028-2-6, test Fc

< 5%

Bump IEC 60738-1 Pulse shape: half-sine

Acceleration: 400 m/s2

Pulse duration: 6 ms; 6 x 4000 pulses

Test according to IEC 60068-2-27, test Ea

< 5%

Climatic sequence IEC 60738-1 Dry heat: TUCT = 125 °C

Test duration: 16 h

Damp heat first cycle

Cold: TLCT =25 °C

Test duration: 2 h

Damp heat 5 cycles

Tests performed according to

IEC 60068-2-30

< 10%

Bending test EN 130000/4.35 Components reflow-soldered to test board

Maximum bendig: 2 mm

< 5%

Adhesive strength on

PCB

Shearing of the component soldered on PCB

by a force of 5 N is normal to components

longitudinal axis

visible

damage

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Test Standard Test conditions ∆R25/R25

Moisture resistance AEC-Q200 / IEC

60069-2-30

Test Db2, category 25/125/56 < 10%

Humidity AEC-Q200 /

MIL-STD-202

Method 103

T=80°C; H = 85% r.H.; t = 1000 h

V = 0.05 Vmax

< 20%

Thermal shock AEC-Q200 / IEC

60738-1,

item 4.17

TLCT =40 °C,

TUCT = 125 °C

Number of cycles: 1000

< 25%

Resistance to

soldering heat

AEC-Q200 / IEC

60068-2-20, test

Soldering bath: 260 °C; t = 10 s < 20%

ESD AEC-Q200-002 150 pF/ 330 Ω; 8 kV contact discharge,

10 pulses in each polarity

< 5%

High temperature load Soldered PTC to PCB @ 85 °C, load

maximum operating voltage for 1.5 h on and

0.5 h off. This cycle is repeated for

1000 ±12 h

< 20%

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0402

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0402

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0402

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0402

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0603

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0603

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0603

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0603

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0805

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0805

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0805

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Characteristics (typical) for case size 0805

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Mounting instructions

1 Soldering

1.1 Leaded PTC thermistors

Leaded PTC thermistors follow the solderability requirements of IEC 60068-2-20.

During soldering, care must be taken that the thermistors are not damaged by excessive heat.

The following maximum temperatures, maximum time spans and minimum distances have to be

observed:

Solder containing lead

(SnPb 60/40)

Lead-free solder

(Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.5)

Solderability Solder bath temperature 230 °C

Soldering time 3 s

Solder bath temperature 245 °C

Soldering time 3 s

Resistance to

soldering heat

Soldering iron temperature 350 °C

Soldering time 3 s

Solder bath temperature 260 °C

Soldering time 10 s

Distance to thermistor has to be ≥6 mm. Under more severe soldering conditions the resistance

may change. Soldering conditions for wave soldering are given in chapter 1.4.1.

1.2 Leadless PTC thermistors

In case of PTC thermistors without leads, soldering is restricted to devices which are provided

with a solderable metallization. The temperature shock caused by the application of hot solder

may produce fine cracks in the ceramic, resulting in changes in resistance.

In addition, soldering methods should be employed which permit short soldering times.

Soldering conditions for wave soldering are given in chapter 1.4.1.

1.3 SMD PTC thermistors

The notes on soldering leadless thermistors also apply to the SMD versions (refer to

IEC 60068-2-58). Soldering conditions for wave soldering are given in chapter 1.4.1., for reflow

soldering in chapter 1.4.2.

1.3.1 Chrome/nickel/tin terminations

(Sizes 0402, 0603, 0805, 1210)

As shown in the figure above, the terminations consists of three metallic layers. A primary chrome

layer provides for good electrical contact. "Leaching" is prevented by a nickel barrier layer. The

outer tin coating prevents corrosion of the nickel and ensures good component solderability.

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1.3.2 Test methods for wetting and resistance to soldering heat

a) Solder bath method according to IEC 60068-2-58

Applicable for SMD components with wire or tag terminations. In case the SMD-component does

not have a completely closed housing, only the wires or tags may be immersed into the solder

bath.

Lead-free solder

(Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.5)

Solder containing lead

(SnPb 60/40)

Wetting test Bath temperature 250 °C

Soldering time 3 s

Bath temperature 215 °C

Soldering time 3 s

Resistance to

soldering heat

Bath temperature 260 °C

Soldering time 10 s

Bath temperature 260 °C

Soldering time 10 s

b) Solder reflow method according to IEC 60068-2-58

Applicable for chip-style SMD components. Reflow temperature profile is stated in

IEC 60068-2-58, 8.1.2.1 for wetting test and 8.1.2.2 for resistance to soldering heat test.

Lead-free solder

(Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.5)

Solder containing lead

(SnPb 60/40)

Wetting test Peak temperature 225 ... 235 °C

Duration maximum 20 s

Peak temperature 215 °C

Duration maximum 10 s

Resistance to

soldering heat

Peak temperature 245 ... 255 °C

Duration maximum 20 s

Peak temperature 235 °C

Duration maximum 30 s

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1.3.3 Placement and orientation of SMDs on PCB

a) Component placement

It is recommended that the PC board

should be held by means of some

adequate supporting pins such as

shown left to prevent the SMDs from

being damaged or cracked.

b) Cracks

When placing a component near an

area which is apt to bend or a grid

groove on the PC board, it is advisable

to have both electrodes subjected to

uniform stress, or to position the

component's electrodes at right angles

to the grid groove or bending line.

c) Component orientation

Choose a mounting position that

minimizes the stress imposed on the

chip during flexing or bending of the

board.

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1.4 Soldering profiles

1.4.1 Wave soldering

Recommended temperature profile for wave soldering following IEC 61760-1. Applicable for lead-

ed PTCs and selected SMD PTCs (case sizes 3225 and 4032 as well as superior series for case

sizes 0402, 0603 and 0805 limit temperature sensors).

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1.4.2 Reflow soldering

Recommended temperature characteristic for reflow soldering following JEDEC J-STD-020D

Profile feature Sn-Pb eutectic assembly Pb-free assembly

Preheat and soak

- Temperature min Tsmin 100 °C 150 °C

- Temperature max Tsmax 150 °C 200 °C

- Time tsmin to tsmax 60 ... 120 s 60 ... 180 s

Average ramp-up rate Tsmax to Tp3°C/ s max. 3 °C/ s max.

Liquidous temperature TL183 °C 217 °C

Time at liquidous tL60 ... 150 s 60 ... 150 s

Peak package body temperature Tp1) 220 °C ... 235 °C2) 245 °C ... 260 °C2)

Time (tP)3) within 5 °C of specified

classification temperature (Tc)20 s3) 30 s3)

Average ramp-down rate Tpto Tsmax 6°C/ s max. 6 °C/ s max.

Time 25 °C to peak temperature maximum 6 min maximum 8 min

1) Tolerance for peak profile temperature (TP) is defined as a supplier minimum and a user maximum.

2) Depending on package thickness. For details please refer to JEDEC J-STD-020D.

3) Tolerance for time at peak profile temperature (tP) is defined as a supplier minimum and a user maximum.

Note: All temperatures refer to topside of the package, measured on the package body surface.

Number of reflow cycles: 3

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1.4.3 Solder joint profiles for PTC theristors with chrome/nickel/tin terminations

2 Storage of PTC thermistors

PTC thermistors should be soldered after shipment from EPCOS within the time specified:

Use thermistor within the following period after delivery:

Through-hole devices (housed and leaded PTCs) 24 months

Motor protection sensors, glass-encapsulated sensors and probe assemblies 24 months

Telecom pair and quattro protectors (TPP, TQP) 24 months

Leadless PTC thermistors for pressure contacting 12 months

Leadless PTC thermistors for soldering 6 months

SMDs in EIA sizes 3225 and 4032, and for PTCs with metal tags 24 months

SMDs in EIA sizes 0402, 0603, 0805 and 1210 12 months

The parts are to be left in the original packing.

Storage temperature: 25 ... + 45 °C

Relative humidity: ≤75% annual average, ≤95% on 30 days in a year

The solderability of the external electrodes may be deteriorated if SMDs are stored where they

are exposed to high humidity, dust or harmful gas (hydrogen chloride, sulfuric acid gas or hydro-

gen sulfide).

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Do not store SMDs where they are exposed to heat or direct sunlight. Otherwise, the packing ma-

terial may be deformed or SMDs may stick together, causing problems during mounting.

After opening the factory seals, such as polyvinyl-sealed packages, it is recommended to use the

components as soon as possible.

3 Conductive adhesion

An alternative to soldering is the gluing of thermistors with conductive adhesives. The benfit of

this method is that it involves no thermal stress. The adhesives used must be chemically inert and

suitable for the temperatures arising at the surface of the termistor.

4 Clamp contacting

Pressure contacting by springs is required for applications involving frequent switching and high

turn-on powers. Soldering is not allowed for such applications in order to avoid operational failure

in the long term. PTC thermistors for heating and motor starting have metallized surfaces for

clamp contacting.

5 Robustness of terminations

The leads meet the requirements of IEC 60068-2-21. They may not be bent closer than 4 mm

from the solder joint on the thermistor body or from the point at which they leave the

feedthroughs. During bending, any mechanical stress at the outlet of the leads must be removed.

The bending radius should be at least 0.75 mm.

Tensile strength: Test Ua1:

Leads

∅≤0.5 mm = 5 N

∅> 0.5 mm = 10 N

Bending strength: Test Ub:

Two 90°-bends in opposite directions at a weight of 0.25 kg.

Torsional strength: Test Uc: severity 2

The lead is bent by 90°at a distance of 6 to 6.5 mm from the thermistor body.

The bending radius of the leads should be approx. 0.75 mm. Two torsions of

180°each (severity 2).

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When subjecting leads to mechanical stress, the following should be observed:

Tensile stress on leads

During mounting and operation tensile forces on the leads are to be avoided.

Bending of leads

Bending of the leads directly on the thermistor body is not permissible.

A lead may be bent at a minimum distance of twice the wire's diameter +2 mm from the solder

joint on the thermistor body. During bending the wire must be mechanically relieved at its outlet.

The bending radius should be at least 0.75 mm.

Twisting of leads

The twisting (torsion) by 180°of a lead bent by 90°is permissible at 6 mm from the bottom of the

thermistor body.

6 Sealing and potting

When thermistors are sealed or potted, there must be no mechanical stress through differing ther-

mal expansion in the curing process and during later operation. In the curing process the upper

category temperature of the thermistor must not be exceeded. It is also necessary to ensure that

the potting compound is chemically inert.

Sealing and potting compounds may degenerate the titanate ceramic of PTC thermistors and lead

to the formation of low-ohmic conduction bridges. In conjunction with a change in dissipation con-

ditions due to the potting compound, local overheating may finally damage the thermistor.

Therefore sealing and potting should be avoided whenever possible.

7 Cleaning

You may use common cleaners based on organic solvents (eg dowanol or alcohol) to clean ce-

ramic and solder joints.

For sufficient cleaning flux must be completely removed.

Solvents may cause plastic encapsulations to swell or detach. So be sure to check the suitability

of a solvent before using it.

Caution is required with ultrasonic processes. If the sound power is too high, for example, it can

degrade the adhesive strength of the terminal metallization or couse the encapsulation to detach.

After cleaning drying is promptly necessary.

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Cautions and warnings

General

EPCOS thermistors are designed for specific applications and should not be used for purposes

not identified in our specifications, application notes and data books unless otherwise agreed

with EPCOS during the design-in-phase.

Ensure suitability of thermistor through reliability testing during the design-in phase. The ther-

mistors should be evaluated taking into consideration worst-case conditions.

Storage

Store thermistors only in original packaging. Do not open the package before storage.

Storage conditions in original packaging: storage temperature 25 °C ... +45 °C, relative hu-

midity ≤75% annual mean, maximum 95%, dew precipitation is inadmissible.

Avoid contamination of thermistors surface during storage, handling and processing.

Avoid storage of thermistor in harmful environment with effect on function on long-term opera-

tion (examples given under operation precautions).

Use thermistor within the following period after delivery:

Through-hole devices (housed and leaded PTCs): 24 months

Motor protection sensors, glass-encapsulated sensors and probe assemblies: 24 months

Telecom pair and quattro protectors (TPP, TQP): 24 months

Leadless PTC thermistors for pressure contacting: 12 months

Leadless PTC thermistors for soldering: 6 months

SMDs in EIA sizes 3225 and 4032, and for PTCs with metal tags: 24 months

SMDs in EIA sizes 0402, 0603, 0805 and 1210: 12 months

Handling

PTCs must not be dropped. Chip-offs must not be caused during handling of PTCs.

Components must not be touched with bare hands. Gloves are recommended.

Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during handling.

Soldering (where applicable)

Use rosin-type flux or non-activated flux.

Insufficient preheating may cause ceramic cracks.

Rapid cooling by dipping in solvent is not recommended.

Complete removal of flux is recommended.

Standard PTC heaters are not suitable for soldering.

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Mounting

Electrode must not be scratched before/during/after the mounting process.

Contacts and housing used for assembly with thermistor have to be clean before mounting. Es-

pecially grease or oil must be removed.

When PTC thermistors are encapsulated with sealing material, the precautions given in chapter

"Mounting instructions", "Sealing and potting" must be observed.

When the thermistor is mounted, there must not be any foreign body between the electrode of

the thermistor and the clamping contact.

The minimum force of the clamping contacts pressing against the PTC must be 10 N.

During operation, the thermistor’s surface temperature can be very high. Ensure that adjacent

components are placed at a sufficient distance from the thermistor to allow for proper cooling at

the thermistors.

Ensure that adjacent materials are designed for operation at temperatures comparable to the

surface temperature of thermistor. Be sure that surrounding parts and materials can withstand

this temperature.

Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during processing.

Operation

Use thermistors only within the specified temperature operating range.

Use thermistors only within the specified voltage and current ranges.

Environmental conditions must not harm the thermistors. Use thermistors only in normal at-

mospheric conditions. Avoid use in deoxidizing gases (chlorine gas, hydrogen sulfide gas, am-

monia gas, sulfuric acid gas etc), corrosive agents, humid or salty conditions. Contact with any

liquids and solvents should be prevented.

Be sure to provide an appropriate fail-safe function to prevent secondary product damage

caused by abnormal function (e.g. use VDR for limitation of overvoltage condition).

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Symbols and terms

A Area

Cth Heat capacity

f Frequency

I Current

Imax Maximum current

IRRated current

IPTC PTC current

IrResidual currrent

Ir,oil Residual currrent in oil (for level sensors)

Ir,air Residual currrent in air (for level sensors)

IRMS Root-mean-square value of current

ISSwitching current

ISmax Maximum switching current

LCT Lower category temperature

N Number (integer)

NcOperating cycles at Vmax, charging of capacitor

NfSwitching cycles at Vmax, failure mode

P Power

P25 Maximum power at 25 °C

Pel Electrical power

Pdiss Dissipation power

RGGenerator internal resistance

Rmin Minimum resistance

RRRated resistance

∆RRTolerance of RR

RPParallel resistance

RPTC PTC resistance

Rref Reference resistance

RSSeries resistance

R25 Resistance at 25 °C

R25,match Resistance matching per reel/ packing unit at 25 °C

∆R25 Tolerance of R25

T Temperature

t Time

TAAmbient temperature

taThermal threshold time

TCFerroelectric Curie temperature

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tESettling time (for level sensors)

TRRated temperature

Tsense Sensing temperature

Top Operating temperature

TPTC PTC temperature

tRResponse time

Tref Reference temperature

TRmin Temperature at minimum resistance

tSSwitching time

Tsurf Surface temperature

UCT Upper category temperature

V or Vel Voltage (with subscript only for distinction from volume)

VRMS Root-mean-square value of voltage

VBD Breakdown voltage

Vins Insulation test voltage

Vlink,max Maximum link voltage

Vmax Maximum operating voltage

Vmax,dyn Maximum dynamic (short-time) operating voltage

Vmeas Measuring voltage

Vmeas,max Maximum measuring voltage

VRRated voltage

VPTC Voltage drop across a PTC thermistor

αTemperature coefficient

∆Tolerance, change

δth Dissipation factor

τth Thermal cooling time constant

λFailure rate

Lead spacing (in mm)

Abbreviations / Notes

Surface-mount devices

* To be replaced by a number in ordering codes, type designations etc.

+ To be replaced by a letter

All dimensions are given in mm.

The commas used in numerical values denote decimal points.

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The following applies to all products named in this publication:

1. Some parts of this publication contain statements about the suitability of our products for

certain areas of application. These statements are based on our knowledge of typical re-

quirements that are often placed on our products in the areas of application concerned. We

nevertheless expressly point out that such statements cannot be regarded as binding

statements about the suitability of our products for a particular customer application.

As a rule, EPCOS is either unfamiliar with individual customer applications or less familiar

with them than the customers themselves. For these reasons, it is always ultimately incum-

bent on the customer to check and decide whether an EPCOS product with the properties de-

scribed in the product specification is suitable for use in a particular customer application.

2. We also point out that in individual cases, a malfunction of electronic components or

failure before the end of their usual service life cannot be completely ruled out in the

current state of the art, even if they are operated as specified. In customer applications

requiring a very high level of operational safety and especially in customer applications in

which the malfunction or failure of an electronic component could endanger human life or

health (e.g. in accident prevention or lifesaving systems), it must therefore be ensured by

means of suitable design of the customer application or other action taken by the customer

(e.g. installation of protective circuitry or redundancy) that no injury or damage is sustained by

third parties in the event of malfunction or failure of an electronic component.

3. The warnings, cautions and product-specific notes must be observed.

4. In order to satisfy certain technical requirements, some of the products described in this

publication may contain substances subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions (e.g.

because they are classed as hazardous). Useful information on this will be found in our Ma-

terial Data Sheets on the Internet (www.epcos.com/material). Should you have any more de-

tailed questions, please contact our sales offices.

5. We constantly strive to improve our products. Consequently, the products described in this

publication may change from time to time. The same is true of the corresponding product

specifications. Please check therefore to what extent product descriptions and specifications

contained in this publication are still applicable before or when you place an order. We also

reserve the right to discontinue production and delivery of products. Consequently, we

cannot guarantee that all products named in this publication will always be available. The

aforementioned does not apply in the case of individual agreements deviating from the fore-

going for customer-specific products.

6. Unless otherwise agreed in individual contracts, all orders are subject to the current ver-

sion of the "General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services in the Electrical In-

dustry" published by the German Electrical and Electronics Industry Association

(ZVEI).

7. The trade names EPCOS, BAOKE, Alu-X, CeraDiode, CSMP, CSSP, CTVS, DeltaCap,

DigiSiMic, DSSP, FormFit, MiniBlue, MiniCell, MKK, MKD, MLSC, MotorCap, PCC,

PhaseCap, PhaseCube, PhaseMod, PhiCap, SIFERRIT, SIFI, SIKOREL, SilverCap,

SIMDAD, SiMic, SIMID, SineFormer, SIOV, SIP5D, SIP5K, ThermoFuse, WindCap are trade-

marks registered or pending in Europe and in other countries. Further information will be

found on the Internet at www.epcos.com/trademarks.

Important notes

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