Murata PTC/NTC Surface Mount Thermistor Catalog

This PDF catalog is a list of PTC - NTC models produced by Murata Manufacturing co., ltd. It contains the characteristics of products, such as resistance, temperature, maximum voltage, and operating temperature.


Murata PTC/NTC Surface Mount Thermistor Catalog - cover page
Brand
Murata
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Product Leaflet
Language
English
Pages
10
File format
PDF
File size
265 KB
Published
05 June, 2012
Updated
30 September, 2023
Models
PRF15, PRG18
MD5 checksum
8B0D593E39D8C8096537D10683DB76B6

About this manual

This document is a product catalog from Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. detailing their PTC (Positive Temperature Coefficient) and NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) chip thermistor products designed for surface mounting applications.

The catalog covers the PRF series for overheat sensing in components like Hybrid ICs and power transistors, the PRG series for overcurrent prevention acting as temperature fuses, and the NCP series for current limitation. It provides typical specifications, circuit examples, dimensions, and application markets.

What's inside

  • Part Number Characteristics
  • What is a Thermistor?
  • Characteristics of Thermistors
  • Circuit Examples
  • Markets & Applications of Overheat Sensing
  • Markets & Applications for Overcurrent Protection
  • Chip NTC Thermistor NCP series

Specifications

Product TypePTC/NTC Chip POSISTORr / Chip Resistor
Package StyleSurface Mounting

Frequently asked questions

What is the primary function of PRF series thermistors?

They detect overheating of Hybrid ICs, Power Transistors, and other power components.

What advantages do POSISTORr devices have over bimetal devices?

They are noise-free, free from contact problems, and low price.

What are the main applications for PRG series thermistors?

They are used for overcurrent prevention and act as temperature fuses in power supplies, car audio, and lighting.

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