NTCSP Automotive NTC Thermistors

The TDK Corporation NTCSP series of NTC thermistors are designed for conductive adhesive mounting for operation in high-temperature environments up to +175°C.

To drive higher automotive performance, more powerful and heat-resistant power semiconductors are required. Consequently, electronic components mounted in these power modules must also be able to withstand high temperatures. While the maximum guaranteed operating temperature for existing products was +150°C, TDK has now expanded its range to cover up to +175°C.

This product is a high-reliability device compliant with AEC Q200 standards and realizes a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to +175°C. It can be used for various temperature detection and temperature compensation applications across low to high temperature ranges. It is suitable for automotive applications such as antilock braking systems (ABS), transmissions, and engines. By adopting AgPd (silver-palladium) terminals compatible with conductive adhesive mounting, this series can operate at +175°C; this was difficult to achieve with conventional solder mounting.

The NTCSP series offers 10 kΩ and 100 kΩ types in a 1.6 mm x 0.8 mm package.