EPCOS Product division: NTC Product type: S153/xxx/M Product name: Inrush Current Limiter Ordering code: B57153S0xxxM000 handbook

B57153S0xxxM000 NTC thermistor is used for inrush current limiting in peripheral communication equipment, e.g. in switch-mode power supplies.


EPCOS Product division: NTC Product type: S153/xxx/M Product name: Inrush Current Limiter Ordering code: B57153S0xxxM000 handbook - cover page
Brand
Epcos
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
15
File format
PDF
File size
194 KB
Published
10 May, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
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About this manual

The EPCOS B57153S0xxxM000 is an NTC thermistor designed for inrush current limiting in peripheral communication equipment such as switch‑mode power supplies. It features a black flame‑retardant coating, kinked tinned copper leads with 5 mm spacing, and is UL‑approved.

The datasheet provides electrical ratings, temperature characteristics, mechanical dimensions, and tape‑out specifications, along with marking details and compliance information (RoHS, IEC standards).

What's inside

  • Features
  • Ratings and Characteristics
  • Maximum Continuous Current
  • Resistance‑Temperature Curve
  • Marking
  • Label
  • Taping Specification

Specifications

Lower/upper category temperature-55/+170 °C
Resistance tolerance+20 %
Rated temperature25 °C
Maximum power at 25 °C1.4 W
Dissipation factor (in air)approx. 8 mW/k

Frequently asked questions

What is the lead spacing of the component?

The leads are spaced 5 mm apart.

What coating material is used on the thermistor?

A flame‑retardant coating approved to UL 94 V‑0 is used.

What does the maximum continuous current Imax represent?

Imax denotes the maximum permissible continuous current (DC or RMS for sine‑shaped AC) in the temperature range 0 °C to 65 °C.

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