Temperature Sensors - NTC Thermistors

Image	Part Number	Description / PDF	Quantity	Rfq
	ERT-D2FGL142S Panasonic	THERM NTC 1.4KOHM 3900K DISC	0
	ERT-D2FGL102S Panasonic	THERM NTC 1KOHM 3700K DISC 5MM	0
	ERT-D3FHL402S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 4KOHM 4100K DISC	0
	ERT-D2FGL171S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 170OHM 3700K DISC	0
	ERT-D2FHL103S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 10KOHM 4100K DISC	0
	ERT-D3FFL200S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 20OHM 3200K DISC	0
	ERT-D2FGL301S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 300OHM 3900K DISC	0
	ERT-D3FGL750S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 75OHM 3700K DISC	0
	ERT-D2FGL251S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 250OHM 3900K DISC	0
	ERT-D2FHL802S Panasonic	THERM NTC 8KOHM 4100K DISC 5MM	0
	ERT-D2FFL400S Panasonic	THERM NTC 40OHM 3200K DISC 5MM	0
	ERT-D3FGL131S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 130OHM 3700K DISC	0
	ERT-D2FEL200S Panasonic	THERM NTC 20OHM 3000K DISC 5MM	0
	ERT-D2FHJ333S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 33KOHM 4500K DISC	0
	ERT-D2FHL503S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 50KOHM 4500K DISC	0
	ERT-D2FGL601S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 600OHM 4000K DISC	0
	ERT-D2FGL101S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 100OHM 3700K DISC	0
	ERT-D2FGL202S Panasonic	THERM NTC 2KOHM 4000K DISC 5MM	0
	ERT-D2FGL750S Panasonic	THERM NTC 75OHM 3700K DISC 5MM	0
	ERT-D3FFL130S Panasonic	THERMISTOR NTC 13OHM 3200K DISC	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.