Inrush Current Limiting Thermistor - CL Series | Thermometrics
Thermometrics CL Series of Inrush Current Limiting Thermistors consist of a disc thermistor with uninsulated lead-wires, and are used to control inrush current when switching power supplies. The main purpose of limiting inrush current is to prevent components in series with the input to the DC/DC convertor from being damaged. Typically, inrush protection prevents nuisance blowing of fuses or breakers as well as welding of switch contacts.
FEATURES AND BENEFITS
* Low cost, solid state device for inrush current suppression
* Excellent mechanical strength
* Wide operating temperature range: -58°F to 347°F (-50°C to 175°C)
* Suitable for PCB mounting
* Available as a standard with kinked or straight leads and on tape and reel to EIS RS-468A for automatic insertion
* Low steady resistance and accompanying power loss
* Small size
* Low cost solid state sensor