by Mat Dirjish
Vishay Intertechnology’s PPTC0603E3, PPTC0805E3, PPTC1206E3, PPTC1210E3, PPTC1812E3, and PPTC2920E3 series surface-mount polymer positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors provide resettable overcurrent protection in low-voltage circuits. The components specify holding currents up to 5A, trip times down to 50 ms, resistances down to 5 mΩ, and they are available in six case sizes from 0603 to 2920 with heights ranging from 0.3 mm to 2 mm.

RoHS-compliant and halogen-free, the thermistors are compatible with lead (Pb)-free soldering processes up to 260°C. SPICE and 3D models are also available. Samples and production quantities of the thermistors are available now, with lead times of 12 weeks. For deeper details, procure and peruse the PPTC0603E3, PPTC0805E3, PPTC1206E3, PPTC1210E3, PPTC1812E3, and PPTC2920E3 datasheets

