NTC thermistors for
inrush current limiting
Leaded and coated disks
Series/Type: B57464S0***M000
Date: October 2011
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1) For details on the capacitance Ctest as well as on the parameters k and n refer to "Application notes", chapters 1.6 and 1.7.
Applications
Switch-mode power supplies
Soft-start motors, e.g. in vacuum cleaners
Features
Useable in series connections
up to 265 VRMS
Coated thermistor disk
Kinked leads of tinned copper wire
High energy absorption capability
Options
Resistance tolerance <20%, alternative lead
configurations and resistance ratings available on
request
Delivery mode
Bulk
Dimensional drawing
Dimensions in mm
Approx. weight 9 g
General technical data
Climatic category (IEC 60068-1) 55/170/21
Max. power (at 25 °C) Pmax 6.7 W
Resistance tolerance RR/RR±20 %
Rated temperature TR25 °C
Dissipation factor (in air) δth approx. 30 mW/K
Thermal cooling time constant (in air) τcapprox. 130 s
Heat capacity Cth approx. 3900 mJ/K
Electrical specification and ordering codes
R25
Imax
(0...65 °C)
A
B25/100
K
Ctest1)
230 V AC
µF
Ctest1)
110 V AC
µF
Param.
for R(I)1)
k
Param.
for R(I)1)
n
Ordering code
1 20 2800 2500 10000 0.886 1.30 B57464S0109M000
2 13.5 2900 2500 10000 1.24 1.35 B57464S0209M000
5 9.5 3060 2500 10000 1.62 1.39 B57464S0509M000
10 8.0 3300 2500 10000 1.94 1.42 B57464S0100M000
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Reliability data
Test Standard Test conditions R25/R25
(typical)
Remarks
Storage in
dry heat
IEC
60068-2-2
Storage at upper
category temperature
T: 170 °C
t: 1000 h
< 10% No visible
damage
Storage in damp
heat, steady state
IEC
60068-2-78
Temperature of air: 40 °C
Relative humidity of air: 93%
Duration: 21 days
< 5% No visible
damage
Rapid temperature
cycling
IEC
60068-2-14
Lower test temperature: 55 °C
Upper test temperature: 170 °C
Number of cycles: 10
< 10% No visible
damage
Endurance I = Imax
t: 1000 h
< 10% No visible
damage
Cyclic
endurance
I=Imax, 1000 cycles
On-time = 1 min
Cooling time = 6 min
< 10% No visible
damage
Transient
load
Capacitance = Ctest
Number of cycles: 1000
< 5% No visible
damage
Note
The self-heating of a thermistor during operation depends on the load applied and the
applicable dissipation factor.
When loaded with maximum allowable current/power and the specified dissipation factor is
taken as a basis, the NTC thermistor may reach a mean temperature of up to 250 °C.
The heat developed during operation will also be dissipated through the lead wires. So the
contact areas, too, may become quite hot at maximum load.
When mounting NTC thermistors you have to ensure that there is an adequate distance
between the thermistor and all parts which are sensitive to heat or combustible.
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Taping and packing
1 Taping of radial leaded ICL NTC thermistors according to the
specified lead spacing
Dimensions and tolerances
Lead spacing F = 5.0 mm (taping to IEC 60286-2)
Lead spacing F = 7.5 mm (taping based on IEC 60286-2)
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Dimensions (mm)
Lead
spacing
5 mm
Tolerance of
lead spacing
5 mm
Lead
spacing
7.5 mm
Tolerance of
lead spacing
7.5 mm
Remarks
w12.0 max. 12.0 max. please refer to dimensional
drawings
th 6.0 max. 7 max. please refer to dimensional
drawings
d 0.5/0.6 ±0.05 0.8/1.0 ±0.05 please refer to dimensional
drawings
P012.7 ±0.3 12.7 ±0.3 ±1 mm / 20 sprocket holes
P13.85 ±0.7 8.95 ±0.8
F 5.0 +0.6/0.1 7.5 ±0.8
h 0 ±2.0 0 Depends on th measured at top
of component body
p 0 ±1.3 0 ±2.0
W 18.0 ±0.5 18.0 ±0.5
W05.5 min. 11.0 min. peel-off force 5 N
W19.0 +0.75/0.5 9.0 +0.75/0.5
W23.0 max. 3.0 max.
H 18.0 +2.0/0 18.0 +2.0/0
H016.0 ±0.5 16.0 ±0.5
H132.2 max. 45.0 max.
D04.0 ±0.2 4.0 ±0.2
t 0.9 max. 0.9 max. without wires
L 11.0 max. 11.0 max.
L14.0 max. 4.0 max.
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Types of packing
Reel packing
Reel dimensions (in mm)
Reel type d f n w
I 360 max. 31 ±1 approx. 45 54 max.
II 500 max. 23 ±1 approx. 59 72 max.
Bulk packing
The components are packed in cardboard boxes, the size of which depends on the order quantity.
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Mounting instructions
1 Soldering
1.1 Leaded NTC thermistors
Leaded thermistors comply with the solderability requirements specified by CECC.
When soldering, care must be taken that the NTC thermistors are not damaged by excessive
heat. The following maximum temperatures, maximum time spans and minimum distances have
to be observed:
Dip soldering Iron soldering
Bath temperature max. 260 °C max. 360 °C
Soldering time max. 4 s max. 2 s
Distance from thermistor min. 6 mm min. 6 mm
Under more severe soldering conditions the resistance may change.
Solderability (test to IEC 60068-2-20)
Preconditioning: Immersion into flux F-SW 32.
Evaluation criterion: Wetting of soldering areas 95%.
Solder Bath temperature (°C) Dwell time (s)
SnAg (3.0 ... 4.0), Cu (0.5 ... 0.9) 245 ±3 3
1.1.1 Resistance to soldering heat (test to IEC 60068-2-20)
Preconditioning: Immersion into flux F-SW 32.
Solder Bath temperature (°C) Dwell time (s)
SnAg (3.0 ... 4.0), Cu (0.5 ... 0.9) 260 5 10
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Wave soldering
Temperature characteristic at component terminal with dual wave soldering
2 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 feed-
throughs. 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 0.50 < 0.80 mm = 10.0 N
0.80 < 1.25 mm = 20.0 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.
3 Sealing and potting
When thermistors are sealed, potted or overmolded, there must be no mechanical stress caused
by thermal expansion during the production process (curing / overmolding process) and during
later operation. The upper category temperature of the thermistor must not be exceeded. Ensure
that the materials used (sealing / potting compound and plastic material) are chemically neutral.
4 Cleaning
If cleaning is necessary, mild cleaning agents such as ethyl alcohol and cleaning gasoline are
recommended. Cleaning agents based on water are not allowed. Ultrasonic cleaning methods are
permissible.
5 Storage
In order to maintain their solderability, thermistors must be stored in a non-corrosive atmosphere.
Humidity, temperature and container materials are critical factors.
The components should be left in the original packing. Touching the metallization of unsoldered
thermistors may change their soldering properties.
Storage temperature: 25 °Cupto45°C
Max. relative humidity (without condensation):
<95%, maximum 30 days per annum
Solder the thermistors listed in this data book after shipment from EPCOS within the time speci-
fied:
Leaded components: 24 months
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Cautions and warnings
General
See "Important notes" at the end of this document.
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
humidity 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 environments like corrosive gases (SOx, Cl etc).
Solder thermistors after shipment from EPCOS within the time specified:
Leaded components: 24 months
Handling
NTC thermistors must not be dropped. Chip-offs must not be caused during handling of NTCs.
Components must not be touched with bare hands. Gloves are recommended.
Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during handling.
In case of exposure of the NTC thermistors to water, electrolytes or other aggressive media,
these media can penetrate the coating and reach the surface of the ceramic. Low-ohmic or
high-ohmic behavior may occur due to the formation of an electrolyte with metals (silver/lead/tin
from metallization or solder). Low-ohmic behavior is caused by electrochemical migration,
high-ohmic behavior by dissolving of the electrode. Ineither case, the functionality of the NTC
thermistors can not be assured.
Bending / twisting leads
A lead (wire) may be bent at a minimum distance of twice the wire’s diameter plus 4 mm from
the component head or housing. When bending ensure the wire is mechanically relieved at the
component head or housing. The bending radius should be at least 0.75 mm.
Twisting (torsion) by 180°of a lead bent by 90°is permissible at 6 mm from the bottom of the
thermistor body.
Soldering
Use resin-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.
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Mounting
When NTC thermistors are encapsulated with sealing material or overmolded with plastic
material, the precautions given in chapter “Mounting instructions”, “Sealing and potting” must
be observed.
Electrode must not be scratched before/during/after the mounting process.
Contacts and housings used for assembly with thermistor have to be clean before mounting.
During operation, the inrush current limiters surface temperature can be very high. Ensure that
adjacent components are placed at a sufficient distance from the thermistor to allow for proper
cooling of the thermistors.
Ensure that adjacent materials are designed for operation at temperatures comparable to the
surface temperature of the thermistor. Be sure that surrounding parts and materials can
withstand this temperature.
Make sure that inrush current limiters are adequately ventilated to avoid overheating.
Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during processing.
Operation
Use thermistors only within the specified operating temperature range.
Use inrush current limiters only within the specified voltage and current ranges.
Environmental conditions must not harm the thermistors. Use thermistors only in normal
atmospheric conditions.
Contact of NTC thermistors with any liquids and solvents should be prevented. It must be
ensured that no water enters the NTC thermistor (e.g. through plug terminals). For
measurement purposes (checking the specified resistance vs. temperature), the component
must not be immersed in water but in suitable liquids (e.g. Galden).
In case of exposure of the NTC thermistors to water, electrolytes or other aggressive media,
these media can penetrate the coating and reach the surface of the ceramic. Low-ohmic or
high-ohmic behavior may occur due to the formation of an electrolyte with metals (silver/lead/tin
from metallization or solder). Low-ohmic behavior is caused by electrochemical migration,
high-ohmic behavior by dissolving of the electrode. Ineither case, the functionality of the NTC
thermistorscannot be assured.
Be sure to provide an appropriate fail-safe function to prevent secondary product damage
caused by malfunction (e.g. use a metal oxide varistor for limitation of overvoltage condition).
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Symbols and terms
Symbol English German
Ctest Test capacitance Prüfkapazität (elektrisch)
Cth Heat capacitance Wärmekapazität
I Current Strom
Imax Maximum current within stated
temperature range
Maximalstrom im angegebenen
Temperaturbereich
INTC NTC current Heißleiter-Strom
IRRated current Nennstrom
P25 Maximum power at 25 °C Maximale Leistung bei 25 °C
Pdiss Power dissipation Verlustleistung
Pel Electrical power Elektrische Leistung
Pmax Maximum power within stated
temperature range
Maximale Leistung im
angegebenenTemperaturbereich
RRRated resistance Nennwiderstand
RR/RRResistance tolerance Widerstandstoleranz
RTResistance at temperature T
(e.g. R25 = resistance at 25 °C)
Widerstand bei Temperatur T
(z.B. R25 = Widerstand bei 25 °C)
T Temperature Temperatur
t Time Zeit
TAAmbient temperature Umgebungstemperatur
taThermal threshold time Thermische Ansprechzeit
Tmax Upper category temperature Obere Grenztemperatur
(Kategorietemperatur)
Tmin Lower category temperature Untere Grenztemperatur
(Kategorietemperatur)
TRRated temperature Nenntemperatur
V Voltage Spannung
Vload Load voltage Ladespannung
VNTC Voltage drop across an NTC thermistor Spannungsabfall am Heißleiter
αTemperature coefficient Temperaturkoeffizient
Tolerance, change Toleranz, Änderung
δth Dissipation factor Wärmeleitwert
τcThermal cooling time constant Thermische Abkühlzeitkonstante
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Abbreviations / Notes
Symbol English German
* To be replaced by a number in ordering
codes, type designations etc.
Platzhalter für Zahl im Bestellnummern-
code oder für die Typenbezeichnung.
+ To be replaced by a letter. Platzhalter für einen Buchstaben.
All dimensions are given in mm. Alle Maße sind in mm angegeben.
The commas used in numerical values
denote decimal points.
Verwendete Kommas in Zahlenwerten
bezeichnen Dezimalpunkte.
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