B59252J0140B020

## **PTC thermistors** 

## Inrush current limiters 

**Series/Type: J252-B 140-A 20 Ordering code: B59252J0140B020** Date: 2024-03-26 Version: b 

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## **Applications** 

- Inrush current limiter (charging resistor) for smoothing and DC link capacitors 

- To replace high-power fixed resistors for capacitor charging 

- Discharge resistor for DC link capacitors 

## **Features** 

- Self-protecting in case of malfunction of short-circuit relay or internal short circuit of the capacitor 

- Encased thermistor disk with clamp contacts for high reliability 

- For high pulse currents and a high number of operating cycles 

- Inrush current limiters are not damaged when directly connected to Vmax even without additional current limitation. 

- Flame-retardant plastic case, case material UL-listed 

- Sn-plated lead-free solder pins 

- Manufacturer's logo, type designation and date code YYWW (laser-printing) 

- Qualification based on AEC-Q200 Rev. D 

- RoHS-compatible 

## **Delivery mode** 

- Parts on plastic trays in carton box 

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## **Dimensional drawings in mm** 

||**Min.**|**Nom.**|**Max.**|**Unit**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|w|17.5|18.0|18.5|mm|
|th|13.5|14.0|14.5|mm|
|h|21.7|22.2|22.7|mm|
|LS|9.50|10.0|10.5|mm|
|L|3.10|3.50|3.90|mm|
|L1|||0.40|mm|
|L2|0.80|1.00|1.20|mm|



Material 

- 1 Base PBT+30%GF 

- 2 Cap PBT+30%GF 

- 3 Spring terminal Stainless steel 1.4310 (tin area tinned with nickel base layer) 

- 4 PTC thermistor Barium titanate 

## **Electrical specifications** 

|**Electrical specifications**|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Parameter**|**Symb.**|**Min.**|**Nom.**|**Max.**|**Unit**|**Remark**|
|Maximum operating voltage|Vmax|||780|VRMS|Tamb= -40 °C to +85 °C|
|DC link voltage|Vlink|||1100|VDC|Tamb= -40 °C to +85 °C|
|Rated resistance @ +25 °C|R25|350|500|650|Ω|Tamb= +25 °C ±0.1 °C|
|Reference temperature (typ.)|Tref||140||°C||
|Thermal capacity (typ.)|Cth||2.3||J/K||
|Thermal time constant (typ.)|τth||150||s||
|Operating cycles (charging or<br>discharging of capacitor)|Nc|100 k||||V = Vlinkmax|
|Operating cycles<br>(failure mode)|Nm|100||||V = Vlinkmax|
|Operating temperature range|Top|-40||125|°C|V = 0|
|Operating temperature range|Top|-40||85|°C|V = Vlinkmax|



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## **Calculation of the number of required PTC elements** 

Number of required PTC elements (connected in parallel) as function of capacitance and charging voltage of smoothing or DC link capacitor: 

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|K|K factor<br>K = 1 for DC source<br>K = 0.96 for 3-phase bridge rectifier<br>K = 0.76 for singlephase bridge rectifier|
|---|---|
|N|Number of required PTC thermistors connected inparallel|
|C|Capacitance of smoothingor DC link capacitor in F|
|V|Chargingvoltage of capacitor in V|
|Cth|Heat capacityin J/K|
|Tref|Reference temperature of PTC in °C|
|TA,max|Expected maximum ambient temperature in °C|



In case of large N values, the resulting resistance of the parallel PTC network might be too low for effective limitation of the charging current. In this case a combination of series and parallel connected PTC thermistors can be used. 

## **Typical R/T-characteristic (low signal measurement)** 

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## **Reliability data** 

|**Test item**<br>~~ee~~|**Standard**<br>~~ee~~|**Testing method / Description**<br>~~ee~~|**I∆R25/R25I**<br>~~ee~~|
|---|---|---|---|
|Electrical<br>endurance<br>cycling<br>~~ee~~<br>~~ee~~|~~ee~~<br>~~ee~~|Room temperature, V = Vlink, max,<br>applied energy < Cth·(Tref – TA)<br>Number of cycles: 100000<br>~~ee~~<br>~~ee~~|≤ 25%<br>~~ee~~<br>~~ee~~|
|Electrical<br>endurance<br>cycling<br>(failure<br>mode)<br>~~ee~~|IEC 60738-1<br>~~ee~~|Room temperature, V = Vlink, max, RS = 0 Ω, ton = 2 s,<br>toff = 600 s<br>Number of cycles: 100<br>~~ee~~|≤ 25%<br>~~ee~~|
|High<br>temperature<br>exposure<br>~~fo~~|MIL-STD-202,<br>Method 108<br>~~fo~~|1000 hrs. at max. operating temperature +125°C (V = 0)<br>Measurement at 24 ±2 hours after test<br>~~fo~~|≤ 20%<br>~~fo~~|
|Temperature<br>cycling<br>~~et~~|JESD22 Method<br>JA-104<br>~~et~~|1000 Cycles, -55 °C to +125 °C, dwell time = 30 min. at<br>each temperature extreme, 1 min. max. transition time.<br>Measurement at 24 ±2 hours after test conclusion.<br>~~et~~|≤ 25%<br>~~et~~|
|Biased<br>humidity<br>~~et~~<br>~~a~~|Mil-STD-202,<br>Method 103<br>~~et~~|1000 hrs. 85 °C/85% RH, V = 0.05 * Vmax(10% rated<br>power)<br>Measurement at 24 ±2 hours after test conclusion<br>~~et~~|≤ 20%<br>~~et~~|
|Operational<br>life<br>~~|~~|MIL-STD-202,<br>Method 108<br>~~fe~~|1000 hrs. at max. operating temperature +85 °C,<br>V = Vmax<br>Measurement at 24 ±2 hours after test conclusion<br>~~fe~~|≤ 20%<br>~~fe~~|
|Terminal<br>strength<br>~~|~~<br>~~Pf~~|MIL-STD-202,<br>Method 211<br>~~fe~~<br>~~Pf~~|After gradually applying the force 2.27 kg and keep the<br>unit fixed for 10 s, the terminal shall be visually examined<br>for any damage<br>~~fe~~<br>~~Pf~~|Terminal no<br>visible<br>damage<br>~~fe~~<br>~~Pf~~|
|Resistance<br>to solvents<br>~~|~~|MIL-STD-202,<br>Method 215<br>~~fe~~|Note: Add Aqueous wash chemical - OKEM Clean or<br>equivalent<br>Do not use banned solvents.<br>~~fe~~|Marking<br>visible<br>~~fe~~|
|Mechanical<br>shock<br>~~|~~<br>~~a~~|MIL-STD-202-213<br>Condition C<br>~~fe~~<br>~~ee~~|Amplitude = 1000 m/s2, Duration = 6 ms,<br>3 pulses per axis (6 directions)<br>~~fe~~<br>~~ee~~|≤ 5%<br>~~fe~~<br>~~ee~~|
|Vibration<br>~~Poff~~|MIL-STD-202<br>Method 204<br>~~Poff~~|f = 10-2000-10 Hz<br>h = 0.75 mm, respective a = 50 m/s2<br>d = 3 * 2 h (3 directions, 2 h/direction)<br>~~Poff~~|≤ 5%<br>~~Poff~~|
|Resistance<br>to soldering<br>heat<br>~~ee~~|MIL-STD-202<br>Method 210<br>Condition B<br>~~ee~~|No pre-heat of samples.<br>T = 260 ±3 °C, duration = 10 s<br>~~ee~~|≤ 20 %<br>~~ee~~|
|ESD<br>~~ee~~<br>~~ee~~|AEC-Q200-002 or<br>ISO/DIS10605<br>~~ee~~<br>~~ee~~|150 pF / 330 Ω; 8 kV contact discharge, polarity +/-;<br>10 pulsesineachpolarity<br>~~ee~~<br>~~ee~~|≤ 5 %<br>~~ee~~<br>~~ee~~|
|Solderability<br>~~ee~~|J-STD-002<br>~~ee~~|Electrical test not required.<br>Magnification 50 X. Conditions<br>Solder material: Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.5<br>Solder bath, T = 245 ±3 °C, duration 3 s<br>~~ee~~|Continuous<br>solder<br>coating with<br>coverage<br>≥ 95%<br>~~ee~~|



**PTC thermistors Inrush current limiters** 

**B59252J0140B020 J252-B 140-A 20** 

## **Packaging** 

- 500 pcs per box in tray packaging 

## ◼ Tray 

Material: Polystyrol Unit: 100 pcs per tray 

- Carton 

Material: Cardboard 

Unit: 5 trays per box, stacked with 1 tray as cover 

Dimensional drawings in mm 

## **Labelling (example)** 

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## **Soldering instructions** 

## Wave soldering 

Recommended temperature profile for wave soldering following IEC 61760-1. Applicable for leaded PTCs and selected SMD PTCs (case sizes 3225 and 4032). 

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## **Cautions and warnings** 

## **General** 

- TDK Electronics 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 TDK Electronics during the design-in-phase. 

- Ensure suitability of thermistor through reliability testing during the design-in phase. The thermistors should be evaluated taking into consideration worst-case conditions. 

## **Storage** 

- Store thermistors only in original packaging. Do not open the package prior to processing. 

- Storage conditions in original packaging: storage temperature -25 °C to +45 °C, relative humidity ≤ 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 operation (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 1210 and smaller: 12 months 

## **Handling** 

- PTCs must not be dropped. Chip-offs must not be caused during handling of PTCs. 

- The ceramic and metallization of the 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** 

- The 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. Especially 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 and pressure of the clamping contacts pressing against the PTC must be 10 N and 50 kPa, respectively. In case the assembly is exposed to mechanical shock and/or vibration, this force should be higher in order to avoid movement of the PTC during operation. 

- 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 atmospheric conditions. Avoid use in deoxidizing gases (chlorine gas, hydrogen sulfide gas, ammonia 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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## Release 2024-02 

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