B59300M1110A070

## **PTC thermistors as limit temperature sensors** 

Motor protection, triple sensors 

**Series/Type: B59300** Date: 2025-07-24 

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**PTC thermistors as limit temperature sensors Motor protection, triple sensors** 

**B59300** 

## **Application** 

- Thermal protection of winding in electric motors 

- Limit temperature monitoring 

## **Features** 

- Thermistor pellets with insulating encapsulation in series connection (triple sensor) 

- Low-resistance type, steep R/T curve 

- Silver-plated and PTFE-insulated AWG 26 litz wires 

- Characteristics for sensing temperatures 

   - Tsense = 100 up to 160 °C, conform with DIN VDE V 0898-1-401 

- Color coding of litz wires according to DIN VDE V 0898-1-401, connecting wires in yellow 

- UL approval to UL 1434 (file number E69802) 

- RoHS-compatible 

## **Dimensional drawing** 

Dimensions in mm 

## **Delivery mode** 

Bulk 

## **General technical data** 

|Max. operating voltage<br>(TA= 0 ... 40°C)<br>Measuring voltage1)<br>(TA = -25°C ... Tsense+5 K)<br>Max. measuring voltage1)<br>For TAsee table "Electrical<br>specifications"<br>Rated resistance<br>(VPTC ≤ 2.5 V)<br>Insulating test voltage<br>Thermal threshold time<br>Operating temperature range (V≤ Vmeas,max)<br>Operatingtemperature range(V = Vmax)|Vmax<br>Vmeas<br>Vmeas,max<br>RR<br>Vins<br>ta<br>Top<br>Top|30<br>≤ 2.5<br>7.5<br>≤ 300<br>2.5<br>< 3<br>-25/Tsense+23<br>0/+40|V DC<br>V DC<br>V DC<br>Ω<br>kV AC<br>s<br>°C<br>°C|
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> 1) Vmeas and Vmeas,max for 90 °C ≤ Tsense ≤ 160 °C acc. to DIN VDE V 0898-1-401. 

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## **Electrical specifications and ordering codes** 

|70<br>80<br>90<br>100<br>110<br>120<br>130<br>140<br>145<br>150<br>155<br>160|≤1710<br>≤1710<br>≤ 1650<br>≤ 1650<br>≤ 1650<br>≤ 1650<br>≤ 1650<br>≤ 1650<br>≤ 1650<br>≤ 1650<br>≤ 1650<br>≤ 1650|≥1710<br>≥1710<br>≥ 3990<br>≥ 3990<br>≥ 3990<br>≥ 3990<br>≥ 3990<br>≥ 3990<br>≥ 3990<br>≥ 3990<br>≥ 3990<br>≥ 3990|-<br>-<br>≥ 12 k<br>≥ 12 k<br>≥ 12 k<br>≥ 12 k<br>≥ 12 k<br>≥ 12 k<br>≥ 12 k<br>≥ 12 k<br>≥ 12 k<br>≥ 12 k|≥30 k<br>≥30 k<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-|B59300M1070A070<br>B59300M1080A070<br>B59300M1090A070<br>B59300M1100A070<br>B59300M1110A070<br>B59300M1120A070<br>B59300M1130A070<br>B59300M1140A070<br>B59300M1145A070<br>B59300M1150A070<br>B59300M1155A070<br>B59300M1160A070|
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**Color coding of litz wires (to DIN VDE V 0898-1-401)** 

|Tsense<br>°C|Color|
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|70<br>80<br>90<br>100<br>110<br>120<br>130<br>140<br>145<br>150<br>155<br>160<br>180|white/brown<br>white/white<br>green/green<br>red/red<br>brown/brown<br>grey/grey<br>blue/blue<br>white/blue<br>white/black<br>black/black<br>blue/black<br>blue/red<br>white/red|



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## **Reliability data** 

|**Reliability data**||||
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|Test|Standard|Test conditions|l∆R25/R25l|
|Electrical endurance,<br>constant|IEC 60738-1|Storage at Vmaxand Top,max(@ Vmax)<br>Test duration: 1000 h|< 25%|
|Damp heat|IEC 60738-1|Temperature of air: 40°C<br>Relative humidity of air: 93%<br>Duration: 56 days<br>Test according to IEC 60068-2-78|< 10%|
|Rapid change of<br>temperature|IEC 60738-1|T1= Top,min(0 V), T2= Top,max(0 V)<br>Number of cycles: 100<br>Test duration: 30 min<br>Test according to IEC 60068-2-14, test Na|< 25%|
|Vibration|IEC 60738-1|Frequency range: 10 … 55 Hz<br>Displacement amplitude: 0.75 mm<br>Test duration: 3× 2 h<br>Test according to IEC 60068-2-6, test Fc|< 5%|



## **Characteristics (typical)** 

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC (measured at low signal voltage) 

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## **Characteristics (typical)** 

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC (measured at low signal voltage) 

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## **Characteristics (typical)** 

PTC resistance RPTC versus PTC temperature TPTC (measured at low signal voltage) 

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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 thermistors 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 thermistors in harmful environment with effect on function on long-term operation (examples given under operation precautions). 

- Use thermistors 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. 

## **Mounting** 

- The electrode must not be scratched before/during/after the mounting process. 

- Contacts and housing used for assembly with the 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 the chapters "Mounting instructions" and "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. 

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- 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 thermistor. 

- 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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~~LT~~ **Important notes** 

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1. Some parts of this publication contain **statements about the suitability of our products for certain areas of application** . These statements are based on our knowledge of typical requirements that are often placed on our products in the areas of application concerned. We nevertheless expressly point out **that such statements cannot be regarded as binding statements about the suitability of our products for a particular customer application.** As a rule we are either unfamiliar with individual customer applications or less familiar with them than the customers themselves. For these reasons, it is always ultimately incumbent on the customer to check and decide whether a product with the properties described in the product specification is suitable for use in a particular customer application. 

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## ~~LT~~ **Important notes** 

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## Release 2024-02 

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