PTC thermistors as heating elements
Metallized round disks, 12 V
Series/Type:
B59060
Date:
August 2006
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1) Tolerance not valid for B59060A0000A010
Applications
Automotive applications
diesel fuel preheating
defrosting (e.g. spray nozzle heating)
Low-voltage home appliances
Features
Silver metallization
For clamp contacting, not suitable for soldering
Self-regulating
RoHS-compatible
Options
Other dimensions and ratings on request
Delivery mode
Packed in blister trays
Dimensional drawing
Dimensions in mm
General technical data
Max. operating voltage
V
max
30
VDC
Rated voltage
V
R
12
VDC
Breakdown voltage
V
BD
> 36
V
Curvature
< 0.2
mm
Operating temperature range
(V = 0)
T
op
40/+200
C
Operating temperature range
(V = V
R
; T
ref
60
C)
T
op
25/+60
C
Operating temperature range
(V = V
R
; T
ref
> 60
C)
T
op
25/+100
C
Tolerance of R
R
R
R
30
1)
%
Heating elements
B59060
Metallized round disks, 12 V
A60
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1) Measured between points
2) T (R
PTC
= R
min
) < 25
C
3) T (R
PTC
= R
min
) < 25
C
Electrical specifications and ordering codes
T
ref
C
R
min
(V = V
R
)
T
surf
1)
(V = V
R
)
C
R
R
(V
meas
1.5 V)
Ordering code
0
20
2)
40
320
B59060A0000A010
40
4
3)
70
9
B59060A0040A010
60
5
80
9
B59060A0060A010
80
4
95
9
B59060A0080A010
120
4
130
9
B59060A0120A010
160
3
165
9
B59060A0160A010
180
3
185
9
B59060A0180A010
220
2
210
9
B59060A0220A010
280
3
265
18
B59060A0280A010
Characteristics (typical)
PTC resistance R
PTC
versus
PTC temperature T
PTC
(measured at low signal voltage)
PTC resistance R
PTC
versus
PTC temperature T
PTC
(measured at low signal voltage)
Heating elements
B59060
Metallized round disks, 12 V
A60
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Cautions and warnings at the end of this document.
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
thermistors 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
humidity
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
operation (examples given under operation precautions).
Use thermistor within 6 months after delivery.
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.
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.
Especially 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.
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Cautions and warnings at the end of this document.
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
atmospheric conditions. Avoid use in deoxidizing gases (chlorine gas, hydrogen sulfide gas,
ammonia 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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Metallized round disks, 12 V
A60
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Cautions and warnings at the end of this document.
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