Vishay Intertechnology, Inc., a global manufacturer of semiconductors and passive electronic components based in Malvern, Pa., introduced this week a new epoxy-coated NTC thermistor for use in automotive and industrial industries.
Vishay’s new NTC thermistor includes PEEK-insulated, nickel-iron (NiFe) leads and a low thermal gradient for fast, high accuracy temperature measurement, sensing, and control in those industries.
The NiFe alloy of the sensor’s conductor wire features the lowest thermal conductivity currently available on the market, the company said. The device also enables temperature measurement accuracy to a ± 0.5 °C, while other conductive wire materials, such as copper, can deviate by several degrees. The product features a small maximum bead size diameter of 1.6 mm, resulting in a fast response time of less than 3 s in air. Its long — 75 mm — and flexible radial leads allow for special mounting or assembly requirements.
The device’s accuracy and fast speed make it ideal for boilers, fire and smoke detectors, battery management systems for battery packs, charge circuits, DC fan motors, seat heating and HVAC sensors in cars, and printer heads, Vishay said.
Last month the Fortune 1,000 Company announced the launch of Vishay’s new branding proposition, “The DNA of tech.” Vishay’s component solutions enable designers to create next-generation products that span the automotive, industrial, consumer, computer, telecommunications, military, aerospace, and medical sectors.