Inrush current limiting NTC thermistors withstand currents from 6 to 50A
Recognised by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for ensured safety, AS Series devices provide lower current density, faster reset times, and a wider temperature range without derating compared with traditional inrush current limiters.
While traditional inrush current limiters handle approximately 167 A/in2 for the duration of the inrush current, AS Series devices are designed to withstand 400 A/in2. This lower current density, in combination with a uniform temperature gradient throughout the disc, increases reliability by eliminating hot spots from fatigue.
The AS Series features Hot R from 0.0074 Ω to 0.380 Ω, resistance at 25 °C from .50 Ω to 50 Ω, and maximum capacitance at 680 VAC from 500 µF to 1730 µF. The devices are available with diameters of 30 mm and 36 mm.
The thermistors limit inrush currents for the protection of pre-charge circuits in lithium-ion batteries; variable-frequency drives in sports equipment such as treadmills, high-speed computers, and processors; switch mode power supplies for plasma cutters and welders; and audio amplifiers, MRIs, and X-ray machines. Providing a simple one-component alternative to using power resistors with timers and relays, the AS Series reduces costs and greatly simplifies designs.
The devices are offered through Mouser, DigiKey, and Farnell, Ametherm; www.ametherm.com
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