Temperature Sensors - NTC Thermistors

Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity
NTCALUG01A103HA Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	NTC LUG 10K 3% 24AWG PTFE 38MM A	800
NTCACAPE3C90066 Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	THERM NTC 2.7KOHM 3984K PROBE	0
NTCALUG03A103GCA Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	NTC MINI LUG 10K 2% CONNECTOR E3	0
NTCLE100E3223JB0 Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	THERMISTOR NTC 22KOHM 3740K BEAD	8237
08M3002FF Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	NTC THERMISTORS	0
NTCLE100E3683HT2A Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	NTC CU 0.6 LD CODED 68K 3% 2E	0
NTCLE300E3103SB Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	THERMISTOR NTC 10KOHM 3977K BEAD	4931
NTCS0402E3153HHT Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	THERMISTOR NTC 15KOHM 3965K 0402	0
NTCLE100E3479JB0A Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	NTC CU 0.6 LD CODED 47R 5%	0
NTCLE203E3683JB0A Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	NTC NI 0.4 LEAD 68K 5%	0
NTCLE100E3103HT1 Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	THERMISTOR NTC 10KOHM 3977K BEAD	24411
NTCS0402E3473FXT Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	THERMISTOR NTC 47KOHM 4075K 0402	2857
NTCS0603E3472HHT Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	THERM NTC 4.7KOHM 3830K 0603	9958
NTCS0603E3153JMT Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	THERMISTOR NTC 15KOHM 3600K 0603	5153
NTHS0603N01N1003JU Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	NTHS 0603 N01 100K 5% EG6 E3	0
NTCALUG01T103FA Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	NTC LUG01T 10K 1% 3984K G26 150M	79
NTCLE203E3123GB0A Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	NTC NI 0.4 LEAD 12K 2%	0
NTCS0603E3103JMT Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	THERMISTOR NTC 10KOHM 3610K 0603	37248
09M1002KF Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	NTC THERMISTORS	0
NTCLE100E3681HT1A Vishay BC Components/Beyshlag/Draloric	NTC CU 0.6 LD CODED 680R 3% 1E	0

Temperature Sensors - NTC Thermistors

1. Overview

NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) thermistors are temperature-sensitive resistors whose resistance decreases with increasing temperature. This semiconductor ceramic device utilizes metal oxide materials to achieve precise temperature measurement and control. As a fundamental component in thermal management systems, NTC thermistors play critical roles in modern electronics, automotive engineering, and industrial automation due to their high sensitivity ( : 2000-5000 K) and accuracy ( 0.1 C to 5 C).

2. Major Types and Functional Classification

Type	Functional Characteristics	Application Examples
Bead Thermistors	Small size ( 0.5-5mm), fast response (<50ms), glass-encapsulated	Medical probes, liquid temperature monitoring
Disk Thermistors	Higher power rating, epoxy-coated, axial leads	Power supply thermal protection, HVAC systems
Chip Thermistors	SMD packaging, low profile (0.6-3.2mm), RoHS compliant	Smartphone thermal management, wearable devices
Glass-Encapsulated	Hermetic seal, corrosion resistance, operating temp: -50 C to +300 C	Automotive battery monitoring, aerospace sensors

3. Structure and Composition

Typical NTC thermistor construction includes:

Semiconductive ceramic core (Mn-Ni-Co-Ox system)
Platinum alloy electrode layers (sintered or plated)
Protective epoxy/glass encapsulation (IP67 rated)
Lead wires (Cu/Ni alloy, 26-34 AWG)

Manufacturing process involves powder synthesis at 1500 C, isostatic pressing, and controlled atmosphere sintering to achieve desired R-T characteristics.

4. Key Technical Specifications

Parameter	Description	Significance
Rated Resistance (R25)	Resistance at 25 C (100 -10M range)	System compatibility, signal conditioning design
B-Value (K)	Material constant (2000-5000K)	Determines sensitivity across operating range
Tolerance	Resistance deviation ( 1% to 15%)	Affects measurement accuracy
Operating Temp Range	-100 C to +600 C (varies by type)	Environmental suitability
Dissipation Factor	mW/ C (self-heating coefficient)	Power consumption and stability considerations

5. Application Fields

Primary industries utilizing NTC thermistors:

Industrial: Process control ( 0.5 C accuracy), motor protection
Consumer Electronics: Battery management (Li-ion charging), smart thermostats
Medical: Patient monitoring (Class F accuracy), lab equipment
Automotive: Battery pack thermal monitoring (ISO 14001 compliance), ECU protection

Notable application example: Tesla Model S battery management system uses 48-channel NTC array for cell temperature monitoring ( 1 C accuracy).

6. Leading Manufacturers and Products

Manufacturer	Key Products	Technical Highlights
Murata Electronics	NXFT Series	Automotive-grade (AEC-Q200), 0.5 C accuracy, -50 C to +150 C range
TE Connectivity	NTCLE Series	Medical certification (IEC 60601), 3.2mm chip format
Vishay Beyschlag	NTCAl Series	Aluminum housing, 50W power handling, IP68 rating

7. Selection Guidelines

Key considerations for NTC thermistor selection:

Resistance-Temperature curve matching application requirements
Environmental factors: humidity (IP rating), vibration (automotive shock specs)
Electrical parameters: operating current (self-heating effects)
Form factor constraints (SMD vs through-hole)
Calibration requirements (standard vs customized R-T tables)

Recommend verifying long-term stability (aging rate <0.2%/year) and RoHS compliance for production applications.

8. Industry Trends

Emerging developments include:

Micro-NTC fabrication (MEMS-based, <0.1mm chips)
High-temperature stability improvements (up to 600 C operation)
Integration with wireless sensor networks (Zigbee/LoRa compatibility)
AI-enhanced linearization algorithms (reducing external circuit complexity)

Market growth projected at 8.2% CAGR through 2027 driven by EV battery management demands.