PTC thermistors for

overcurrent protection

Leaded disks, coated, 63 V

Series/Type: B599*0
Date: November 2009

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Overcurrent protection
Leaded disks, coated, 63 V C910 ... C990

Applications Dimensional drawing

Overcurrent protection
Short circuit protection

Features
Lead-free terminals
Wide range of rated currents:
30 mA up to 1 A
Manufacturer's logo and type designation
stamped on in black or red for Tref = 80 °C
and for Tref = 120 °C and 130 °C
stamped on in white
UL approval for Tref = 120 °C and 130 °C to
UL 1434 with Vmax = 65 V and VR = 63 V
(file number E69802) Dimensions (mm)
UL approval for Tref = 80 °C to UL 1434 with
Type Tref wmax hmax ∅d
Vmax = 63 V and VR = 50 V
°C
(file number E69802)
C910 130 22.0 25.5 0.8
VDE approval (license number 104843 E)
C930 80 22.0 25.5 0.6
RoHS-compatible
C930 120 22.0 25.5 0.6
Options C930 130 17.5 21.0 0.8
Leadless disks and leaded disks without C940 80 17.5 21.0 0.6
coating available on request C940 120 17.5 21.0 0.6
C950 80 13.5 17.0 0.6
Thermistors with diameter w ≤11.0 mm are
C950 120 13.5 17.0 0.6
also available on tape (to IEC 60286-2)
C950 130 11.0 14.5 0.6
Delivery mode C960 80 11.0 14.5 0.6
Cardboard strips (standard) C960 120 11.0 14.5 0.6
Cardboard tape reeled or in Ammo pack on C960 130 9.0 12.5 0.6
C970 80 9.0 12.5 0.6
request
C970 120 9.0 12.5 0.6
C970 130 6.5 10.0 0.6
C980 80 6.5 10.0 0.6
C980 120 6.5 10.0 0.6
C980 130 4.0 7.5 0.6
C990 80 4.0 7.5 0.5
C990 120 4.0 7.5 0.5

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General technical data

Max. operating voltage (TA = 60 °C) Vmax 80 V DC or V AC

Rated voltage VR 63 V DC or V AC
Switching cycles N 100
Tolerance of RR (Tref = 80 °C or 120 °C) ∆RR ±25 %
Tolerance of RR (Tref = 130 °C) ∆RR ±20 %
Operating temperature range (V = 0) Top 40/+125 °C
Operating temperature range (V = Vmax, Tref = 80 °C) Top 40/+85 °C
Operating temperature range (V = Vmax, Tref = 120 °C/130 °C) Top 40/+125 °C

Electrical specifications and ordering codes

Type IR IS ISmax Ir Tref RR Rmin Ordering code

(V = Vmax) (typ.) (typ.)
(V = Vmax)
mA mA A mA °C Ω Ω
C910 1000 1500 10.0 60 130 1.2 0.8 B59910C0130A070
C930 700 1400 10.0 50 120 1.65 1.1 B59930C0120A070
C930 700 1100 8.0 50 130 2.2 1.5 B59930C0130A070
C940 450 900 8.0 40 120 2.3 1.5 B59940C0120A070
C930 340 700 10.0 35 80 1.65 1.1 B59930C0080A070
C950 320 640 5.5 30 120 3.7 2.4 B59950C0120A070
C950 320 500 4.3 25 130 4.9 3.2 B59950C0130A070
C960 250 500 4.3 25 120 5.6 3.7 B59960C0120A070
C960 250 380 3.0 20 130 8.0 5.2 B59960C0130A070
C940 245 500 8.0 25 80 2.3 1.5 B59940C0080A070
C950 170 350 5.5 20 80 3.7 2.4 B59950C0080A070
C970 150 300 3.0 20 120 9.4 6.2 B59970C0120A070
C970 150 240 1.0 18 130 20 13.2 B59970C0130A070
C960 130 265 4.3 15 80 5.6 3.7 B59960C0080A070
C970 90 190 3.0 11 80 9.4 6.2 B59970C0080A070
C980 85 170 1.0 16 120 25 16.5 B59980C0120A070
C980 85 130 0.7 15 130 62 40.9 B59980C0130A070
C980 50 110 1.0 8 80 25 16.5 B59980C0080A070
C990 50 100 0.7 12 120 55 36.3 B59990C0120A070
C990 30 60 0.7 5 80 55 36.3 B59990C0080A070

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Reliability data

Test Standard Test conditions ∆R25/R25

Electrical endurance, IEC 60738-1 Room temperature, ISmax; Vmax < 25%
cycling Number of cycles: 100
Electrical endurance, IEC 60738-1 Storage at Vmax /Top,max (Vmax) < 25%
constant Test duration: 1000 h
Damp heat IEC 60738-1 Temperature of air: 40 °C < 10%
Relative humidity of air: 93%
Duration: 56 days
Test according to IEC 60068-2-78
Rapid change IEC 60738-1 T1 = Top,min (0 V), T2 = Top,max (0 V) < 10%
of temperature Number of cycles: 5
Test duration: 30 min
Test according to IEC 60068-2-14, Test Na
Vibration IEC 60738-1 Frequency range: 10 to 55 Hz < 5%
Displacement amplitude: 0.75 mm
Test duration: 3 × 2 h
Test according to IEC 60068-2-6, Test Fc
Shock IEC 60738-1 Acceleration: 390 m/s2 < 5%
Pulse duration: 6 ms; 6 × 4000 pulses
Climatic sequence IEC 60738-1 Dry heat: T = Top,max (0 V) < 10%
Test duration: 16 h
Damp heat first cycle
Cold: T = Top,min (0 V)
Test duration: 2 h
Damp heat 5 cycles
Tests performed according to
IEC 60068-2-30

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Characteristics (typical) for Tref = 80 °C

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC current IPTC versus PTC voltage VPTC
PTC temperature TPTC (measured at 25 °C in still air)
(measured at low signal voltage)

Switching time tS versus switching current IS Rated current IR versus ambient temperature TA
(measured at 25 °C in still air) (measured in still air)

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Characteristics (typical) for Tref = 80 °C

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC current IPTC versus PTC voltage VPTC
PTC temperature TPTC (measured at 25 °C in still air)
(measured at low signal voltage)

Switching time tS versus switching current IS Rated current IR versus ambient temperature TA
(measured at 25 °C in still air) (measured in still air)

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Characteristics (typical) for Tref = 120 °C

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC current IPTC versus PTC voltage VPTC
PTC temperature TPTC (measured at 25 °C in still air)
(measured at low signal voltage)

Switching time tS versus switching current IS Rated current IR versus ambient temperature TA
(measured at 25 °C in still air) (measured in still air)

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Characteristics (typical) for Tref = 120 °C

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC current IPTC versus PTC voltage VPTC
PTC temperature TPTC (measured at 25 °C in still air)
(measured at low signal voltage)

Switching time tS versus switching current IS Rated current IR versus ambient temperature TA
(measured at 25 °C in still air) (measured in still air)

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Characteristics (typical) for Tref = 130 °C

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC current IPTC versus PTC voltage VPTC
PTC temperature TPTC (measured at 25 °C in still air)
(measured at low signal voltage)

Switching time tS versus switching current IS Rated current IR versus ambient temperature TA
(measured at 25 °C in still air) (measured in still air)

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Characteristics (typical) for Tref = 130 °C

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC current IPTC versus PTC voltage VPTC
PTC temperature TPTC (measured at 25 °C in still air)
(measured at low signal voltage)

Switching time tS versus switching current IS Rated current IR versus ambient temperature TA
(measured at 25 °C in still air) (measured in still air)

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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 ther-
mistors 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 hu-
midity ≤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 opera-
tion (examples given under operation precautions).
Use thermistor within the following period after delivery:
 Through-hole devices (housed and leaded PTCs): 24 months
 Motor protection sensors, glass-encapsulated sensors and probe assemblies: 24 months
 Telecom pair and quattro protectors (TPP, TQP): 24 months
 Leadless PTC thermistors for pressure contacting: 12 months
 Leadless PTC thermistors for soldering: 6 months
 SMDs in EIA sizes 3225 and 4032, and for PTCs with metal tags: 24 months
 SMDs in EIA sizes 0402, 0603, 0805 and 1210: 12 months

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.

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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. Es-
pecially 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.

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 at-
mospheric conditions. Avoid use in deoxidizing gases (chlorine gas, hydrogen sulfide gas, am-
monia 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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Symbols and terms

A Area
Cth Heat capacity
f Frequency
I Current
Imax Maximum current
IR Rated current
IPTC PTC current
Ir Residual currrent
Ir,oil Residual currrent in oil (for level sensors)
Ir,air Residual currrent in air (for level sensors)
IRMS Root-mean-square value of current
IS Switching current
ISmax Maximum switching current
LCT Lower category temperature
N Number (integer)
Nc Operating cycles at Vmax, charging of capacitor
Nf Switching cycles at Vmax, failure mode
P Power
P25 Maximum power at 25 °C
Pel Electrical power
Pdiss Dissipation power
Rmin Minimum resistance
RR Rated resistance
∆RR Tolerance of RR
RP Parallel resistance
RPTC PTC resistance
Rref Reference resistance
RS Series resistance
R25 Resistance at 25 °C
R25,match Resistance matching per reel/ packing unit at 25 °C
∆R25 Tolerance of R25
T Temperature
t Time
TA Ambient temperature
ta Thermal threshold time
TC Ferroelectric Curie temperature

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tE Settling time (for level sensors)

TR Rated temperature
Tsense Sensing temperature
Top Operating temperature
TPTC PTC temperature
tR Response time
Tref Reference temperature
TRmin Temperature at minimum resistance
tS Switching time
Tsurf Surface temperature
UCT Upper category temperature
V or Vel Voltage (with subscript only for distinction from volume)
VRMS Root-mean-square value of voltage
VBD Breakdown voltage
Vins Insulation test voltage
Vlink,max Maximum link voltage
Vmax Maximum operating voltage
Vmax,dyn Maximum dynamic (short-time) operating voltage
Vmeas Measuring voltage
Vmeas,max Maximum measuring voltage
VR Rated voltage
VPTC Voltage drop across a PTC thermistor
α Temperature coefficient
∆ Tolerance, change
δth Dissipation factor
τth Thermal cooling time constant
λ Failure rate
Lead spacing (in mm)

Abbreviations / Notes

Surface-mount devices
* To be replaced by a number in ordering codes, type designations etc.
+ To be replaced by a letter
All dimensions are given in mm.
The commas used in numerical values denote decimal points.

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