Part Number: SCK-103
Function: 10 Ohm, 3A, Power Thermistor
Manufacturer: TKS
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Description
SCK-103 is 10 Ohm, 3A, Power Thermistor. An NTC (Negative Temperature Coefficient) thermistor is a type of temperature sensor that exhibits a decrease in electrical resistance as the temperature increases. As the name suggests, the resistance of an NTC thermistor decreases with a rise in temperature and vice versa. This characteristic makes NTC thermistors commonly used for temperature measurement and temperature compensation in various electronic circuits and devices.
The principle behind NTC thermistors is based on the behavior of certain semiconductor materials, such as metal oxides, which have this negative temperature coefficient characteristic. As the temperature increases, more charge carriers (electrons) are available in the material, leading to a decrease in resistance.
Features:
1. Temperature Sensing: NTC thermistors are primarily used as temperature sensors. They provide a resistance value that varies with temperature, allowing temperature changes to be measured.
2. Resistance-Temperature Relationship: The relationship between the resistance (R) of an NTC thermistor and the temperature (T) can often be described using the Steinhart-Hart equation or simplified approximations like the Beta equation.
3. Applications: NTC thermistors find application in various fields, including temperature monitoring and control in electronic devices, HVAC systems, automotive applications, and medical equipment.
SCK-103 PDF Datasheet
