Thermistors Protect Portables

Feb. 3, 2005
Primed for use in mobile phones, hard disk drives, laptop computers, and compact disc players, the NB23 series negative temperature coefficient thermistors can be used as a temperature sensor for the battery pack’s charge control circuitry. They

Primed for use in mobile phones, hard disk drives, laptop computers, and compact disc players, the NB23 series negative temperature coefficient thermistors can be used as a temperature sensor for the battery pack’s charge control circuitry. They are also suitable for temperature measurement on LCD displays, particularly those found in high-resolution color displays. Resistance values range from 10 to 100 kΩ with standard tolerances of 5%, 10%, and 20%. Maximum power dissipation is 150 mW, with a thermal dissipation factor of 0.8 mW/°C and a thermal time constant of 3s. Operating temperature range is from -55°C to +150°C. Typical pricing starts at $0.11 each/10,000. AVX CORP., Myrtle Beach, SC. (843) 448-9411.

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