B59100C0100A070 - EPCOS

PTC thermistors as

limit temperature sensors

Leaded disks, coated

Series/Type: B59100

Date: February 2012

information contained therein without EPCOS' prior express consent is prohibited.

1) Exception: B59100C0010A070: RR>5kΩ; B59100C0050A070: RR< 150 Ω

Applications

Limit temperature monitoring

Features

Tinned leads

Manufacturer's logo and type designation

stamped on in white

Characteristics for sensing temperatures of

90 to 150 °C conform with DIN 44081

RoHS-compatible

Delivery mode

Cardboard strips (standard), cardboard tape

reeled or in Ammo pack on request

Dimensional drawing

Dimensions in mm

General technical data

Max. operating voltage (TA=0...40°C) Vmax 30 V DC

Max. measuring voltage (TA25 K ... Tsense + 23 K) Vmeas,max 7.5 V DC

Rated resistance (VPTC ≤2.5 V) RR≤1001) Ω

Thermal threshold time ta< 5 s

Operating temperature range (V ≤Vmeas,max) Top 40/ Tsense +23 °C

Operating temperature range (V = Vmax) Top 0/+40 °C

Electrical specifications and ordering codes

Tsense

°C

(Tsense ∆T)

(VPTC ≤2.5 V)

Ω

(Tsense +∆T)

(VPTC ≤2.5 V)

Ω

(Tsense + 15 K)

(VPTC ≤7.5 V)

Ω

(Tsense + 23 K)

(VPTC ≤2.5 V)

Ω

Ordering code

∆T=±5 K

60 ≤570 ≥570 - ≥10 k B59100C0060A070

70 ≤570 ≥570 - ≥10 k B59100C0070A070

80 ≤570 ≥570 - ≥10 k B59100C0080A070

90 ≤550 ≥1330 ≥4 k - B59100C0090A070

100 ≤550 ≥1330 ≥4 k - B59100C0100A070

110 ≤550 ≥1330 ≥4 k - B59100C0110A070

120 ≤550 ≥1330 ≥4 k - B59100C0120A070

130 ≤550 ≥1330 ≥4 k - B59100C0130A070

140 ≤550 ≥1330 ≥4 k - B59100C0140A070

150 ≤550 ≥1330 ≥4 k - B59100C0150A070

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Reliability data

Test Standard Test conditions ∆R25/R25

Electrical endurance,

constant

IEC 60738-1 Storage at Vmax /Top,max (Vmax)

Test duration: 1000 h

< 25%

Damp heat IEC 60738-1 Temperature of air: 40 °C

Relative humidity of air: 93%

Duration: 56 days

Test according to IEC 60068-2-78

< 10%

Rapid change

of temperature

IEC 60738-1 T1= Top,min (0 V), T2= Top,max (0 V)

Number of cycles: 5

Test duration: 30 min

Test according to IEC 60068-2-14, test Na

< 25%

Vibration IEC 60738-1 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

< 5%

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Characteristics (typical)

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC

(measured at low signal voltage)

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Cautions and warnings

General

EPCOS thermistors are designed for specific applications and should not be used for purposes

not identified in our specifications, application notes and data books unless otherwise agreed

with EPCOS during the design-in-phase.

Ensure suitability of thermistor through reliability testing during the design-in phase. The ther-

mistors should be evaluated taking into consideration worst-case conditions.

Storage

Store thermistors only in original packaging. Do not open the package before storage.

Storage conditions in original packaging: storage temperature 25 °C ... +45 °C, relative hu-

midity ≤75% annual mean, maximum 95%, dew precipitation is inadmissible.

Avoid contamination of thermistors surface during storage, handling and processing.

Avoid storage of thermistor in harmful environment with effect on function on long-term opera-

tion (examples given under operation precautions).

Use thermistor within the following period after delivery:

Through-hole devices (housed and leaded PTCs): 24 months

Motor protection sensors, glass-encapsulated sensors and probe assemblies: 24 months

Telecom pair and quattro protectors (TPP, TQP): 24 months

Leadless PTC thermistors for pressure contacting: 12 months

Leadless PTC thermistors for soldering: 6 months

SMDs in EIA sizes 3225 and 4032, and for PTCs with metal tags: 24 months

SMDs in EIA sizes 0402, 0603, 0805 and 1210: 12 months

Handling

PTCs must not be dropped. Chip-offs must not be caused during handling of PTCs.

Components must not be touched with bare hands. Gloves are recommended.

Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during handling.

Soldering (where applicable)

Use rosin-type flux or non-activated flux.

Insufficient preheating may cause ceramic cracks.

Rapid cooling by dipping in solvent is not recommended.

Complete removal of flux is recommended.

Standard PTC heaters are not suitable for soldering.

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Mounting

Electrode must not be scratched before/during/after the mounting process.

Contacts and housing used for assembly with thermistor have to be clean before mounting. Es-

pecially grease or oil must be removed.

When PTC thermistors are encapsulated with sealing material, the precautions given in chapter

"Mounting instructions", "Sealing and potting" must be observed.

When the thermistor is mounted, there must not be any foreign body between the electrode of

the thermistor and the clamping contact.

The minimum force of the clamping contacts pressing against the PTC must be 10 N.

During operation, the thermistor’s surface temperature can be very high. Ensure that adjacent

components are placed at a sufficient distance from the thermistor to allow for proper cooling at

the thermistors.

Ensure that adjacent materials are designed for operation at temperatures comparable to the

surface temperature of thermistor. Be sure that surrounding parts and materials can withstand

this temperature.

Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during processing.

Operation

Use thermistors only within the specified temperature operating range.

Use thermistors only within the specified voltage and current ranges.

Environmental conditions must not harm the thermistors. Use thermistors only in normal at-

mospheric conditions. Avoid use in deoxidizing gases (chlorine gas, hydrogen sulfide gas, am-

monia gas, sulfuric acid gas etc), corrosive agents, humid or salty conditions. Contact with any

liquids and solvents should be prevented.

Be sure to provide an appropriate fail-safe function to prevent secondary product damage

caused by abnormal function (e.g. use VDR for limitation of overvoltage condition).

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Symbols and terms

A Area

C Capacitance

Cth Heat capacity

f Frequency

I Current

Imax Maximum current

IRRated current

Ires Residual current

IPTC PTC current

IrResidual currrent

Ir,oil Residual currrent in oil (for level sensors)

Ir,air Residual currrent in air (for level sensors)

IRMS Root-mean-square value of current

ISSwitching current

ISmax Maximum switching current

LCT Lower category temperature

N Number (integer)

NcOperating cycles at Vmax, charging of capacitor

NfSwitching cycles at Vmax, failure mode

P Power

P25 Maximum power at 25 °C

Pel Electrical power

Pdiss Dissipation power

RGGenerator internal resistance

Rmin Minimum resistance

RRRated resistance

∆RRTolerance of RR

RPParallel resistance

RPTC PTC resistance

Rref Reference resistance

RSSeries resistance

R25 Resistance at 25 °C

R25,match Resistance matching per reel/ packing unit at 25 °C

∆R25 Tolerance of R25

T Temperature

t Time

TAAmbient temperature

taThermal threshold time

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TCFerroelectric Curie temperature

tESettling time (for level sensors)

TRRated temperature

Tsense Sensing temperature

Top Operating temperature

TPTC PTC temperature

tRResponse time

Tref Reference temperature

TRmin Temperature at minimum resistance

tSSwitching time

Tsurf Surface temperature

UCT Upper category temperature

V or Vel Voltage (with subscript only for distinction from volume)

Vc(max) Maximum DC charge voltage of the surge generator

VF,max Maximum voltage applied at fault conditions in protection mode

VRMS Root-mean-square value of voltage

VBD Breakdown voltage

Vins Insulation test voltage

Vlink,max Maximum link voltage

Vmax Maximum operating voltage

Vmax,dyn Maximum dynamic (short-time) operating voltage

Vmeas Measuring voltage

Vmeas,max Maximum measuring voltage

VRRated voltage

VPTC Voltage drop across a PTC thermistor

αTemperature coefficient

∆Tolerance, change

δth Dissipation factor

τth Thermal cooling time constant

λFailure rate

Lead spacing (in mm)

Abbreviations / Notes

Surface-mount devices

* To be replaced by a number in ordering codes, type designations etc.

+ To be replaced by a letter

All dimensions are given in mm.

The commas used in numerical values denote decimal points.

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