OverviewPTC thermistors for motor starting are a family of positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistors from TDK Electronics designed for motor start, inrush current limiting and overcurrent protection applications. Typical application areas include motor starting, motor protection, telecom, switching applications, limit temperature sensing, heating, thermal management and level sensing.
Applications- Overcurrent protection
- Inrush current limiting
- Telecom switching applications
- Motor starting
- Limit temperature sensing
- Heating and thermal management
- Level sensing
Data sheets (design — PDF file)Design | PDF file
Low power consumption | PTC_MotorStarting_Disk_LPC.pdf
Motor protection, single sensors | b59598a0090a020.pdf
Motor protection, single sensors | b59590a0100a020.pdf
Standard sizes | PTC_MotorStarting_Disk_A.pdf
Technical information and product resources- Selection guide (technical information)
- General technical information
- Application notes
- Taping and packing (taping)
- Mounting instructions
- Quality and environment
- Climatic conditions
- Cautions and warnings
- Symbols and terms
Publications / Product profilePTC thermistors for overcurrent protection, inrush current limiting, telecom, switching applications, motor starting, limit temperature sensing, heating, thermal management and level sensing.
Characteristics / technical specifications- Product family: PTC Thermistors (motor start / motor starting applications)
- Number of listed products on page: 9
- Available design categories: Low power consumption; Motor protection, single sensors; Standard sizes
- Rated resistance options (Ohm): 15, 22, 24, 33, 38, 44, 47
- Max. operating voltage (V): 300, 350, 355, 400
- Type / series identifiers shown: A196, A197, A314, A501, A524, A549, A551, A590, A598
- Available documentation: multiple product data sheets and technical PDFs (selection guide, mounting, quality, climatic conditions, cautions, symbols)