PTC thermistors for
switching applications
Plastic case, 110 V and 230 V
Series/Type:
Date:
B593**
November 2009
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Switching applications
PTC thermistors in plastic case, 110 V and 230 V
Applications
Delayed switching of loads
For frequent switching
Starting resistance in switch-mode power
supplies
Features
Encased thermistor disk with clamp contacts
Flame-retardant plastic case
Case material UL-listed
Silver-plated lead-free solder pins
Manufacturer's logo and type designation
stamped on in white
Stable performance throughout
100 000 switching cycles
RoHS-compatible
Delivery mode
Packed in blister trays
General technical data
Switching cycles
Tolerance of R
R
Operating temperature range
Operating temperature range
Dimensional drawing
Dimensions in mm
(V = 0)
(V = V
max
)
N
∆R
R
T
op
T
op
100000
±25
25/+125
0/+60
%
°C
°C
Electrical specifications and ordering codes
Type
R
R
Ω
R
min
Ω
I
R
mA
I
S
mA
100
60
50
40
20
30
15
16
I
Smax
(V = V
max
)
A
0.70
0.42
0.33
0.27
0.15
0.10
0.10
0.12
I
r
(V = V
max
)
mA
6.0
4.0
4.0
3.5
2.0
2.0
1.5
1.5
t
S
@
I
Smax
s
T
ref
(typ.)
°C
Ordering code
V
max
= 160 V, V
R
= 110 V
J282
80
50 48
V
max
= 265 V, V
R
= 230 V
J284
200 110 30
J285
320 200 24
J286
500 260 20
J289 2000 900 10
J29
5000 2000 14
J29
5000 3200 7
J290 3200 1500 8
≤
0.5 120
≤
0.5
≤
0.5
≤
0.5
≤
0.5
≤
2.0
≤
0.5
≤
0.5
120
120
120
120
190
115
115
B59339A1800P020
B59339A1201P020
B59339A1321P020
B59339A1501P020
B59339A1202P020
B59346A1502P020
B59339A1502P020
B59339A1322P020
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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Switching applications
PTC thermistors in plastic case, 110 V and 230 V
Reliability data
Test
Electrical endurance,
cycling
Electrical endurance,
constant
Damp heat
Standard
IEC 60738-1
IEC 60738-1
IEC 60738-1
Test conditions
Room temperature, I
Smax
; V
max
Number of cycles: 50 000
Storage at V
max
/T
op,max
(V
max
)
Test duration: 1000 h
Temperature of air: 40
°C
Relative humidity of air: 93%
Duration: 56 days
Test according to IEC 60068-2-78
T
1
= T
op,min
(0 V), T
2
= T
op,max
(0 V)
Number of cycles: 5
Test duration: 30 min
Test according to IEC 60068-2-14, Test Na
Frequency range: 10 to 55 Hz
Displacement amplitude: 0.75 mm
Test duration: 3
×
2 h
Test according to IEC 60068-2-6, Test Fc
Acceleration: 390 m/s
2
Pulse duration: 6 ms; 6
×
4000 pulses
Dry heat: T = T
op,max
(0 V)
Test duration: 16 h
Damp heat first cycle
Cold: T = T
op,min
(0 V)
Test duration: 2 h
Damp heat 5 cycles
Tests performed according to
IEC 60068-2-30
∆R
25
/R
25
< 25%
< 25%
< 10%
Rapid change
of temperature
IEC 60738-1
< 10%
Vibration
IEC 60738-1
< 5%
Shock
Climatic sequence
IEC 60738-1
IEC 60738-1
< 5%
< 10%
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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Switching applications
PTC thermistors in plastic case, 110 V and 230 V
Characteristics (typical)
PTC resistance R
PTC
versus
PTC temperature T
PTC
(measured at low signal voltage)
PTC current I
PTC
versus PTC voltage V
PTC
(measured at 25
°C
in still air)
Switching time t
S
versus switching current I
S
(measured at 25
°C
in still air)
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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Switching applications
PTC thermistors in plastic case, 110 V and 230 V
Characteristics (typical)
PTC resistance R
PTC
versus
PTC temperature T
PTC
(measured at low signal voltage)
PTC current I
PTC
versus PTC voltage V
PTC
(measured at 25
°C
in still air)
Switching time t
S
versus switching current I
S
(measured at 25
°C
in still air)
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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