# PTC Thermistor, 250 ohm, 600 V, Through Hole, -40°C to 105°C, PTCEL Series ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:4145614/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/PTCEL17R251SBE/ptc-thermistor-250-ohm-600-v-through-hole-40c-to **SKU**: PTCEL17R251SBE **Manufacturer**: VISHAY **Category**: Circuit Protection || Thermistors || PTC Thermistors **Price**: €1.4900 **Stock**: 10+ ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | To Be Advised | | Applications | Inrush Current Limiting and Load-Dump Resistor | | Trip Current | - | | Product Range | PTCEL Series | | Qualification | AEC-Q200 | | Thermistor Type | Disc, Radial Leaded | | Resistance (25°C) | 250ohm | | Holding Current Max | 70mA | | Thermistor Mounting | Through Hole | | Operating Voltage Max | 600V | | Ptc Thermistor Diameter | 16.5mm | | Operating Temperature Max | 105°C | | Operating Temperature Min | -40°C | | Switching Temperature Max | 140°C | | Switching Temperature Min | 130°C | | Resistance Tolerance (25°C) | ± 30% | | Automotive Qualification Standard | AEC-Q200 | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4145614/) **PTCEL** www.vishay.com Vishay BCcomponents **==> picture [85 x 34] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **PTC Thermistors, Inrush Current Limiter and Energy Load-Dump** ## **FEATURES** - High energy absorption levels up to 240 J - High number of inrush-power cycles: > 100 000 cycles - Highly resistant against non-switching peak-powers of up to 25 kW - Can handle high direct voltage up to 1000 V - Self protecting in case of overload with no risk of over-heating - AEC-Q200 qualified ## **ADDITIONAL RESOURCES** 3 3D Models Design Tools Models - Rugged construction - Material categorization: for definitions of compliance please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912 ~~oe~~ ## **APPLICATIONS** Inrush current limiting and load-dump resistor in: |**QUICK REFERENCE DATA**|**QUICK REFERENCE DATA**|**QUICK REFERENCE DATA**| |---|---|---| |**PARAMETER**|**VALUE**|**UNIT**| |Resistance at 25 °C (_R_25)(1)|60 to 1000|| |Switchingtemperature|130 to 140|°C| |Maximum inrush current|40|A| |Maximum AC voltage(1)|350 to 700|VRMS| |Maximum DC voltage(1)|500 to 1000|VDC| |Operatingtemperature range|-40 to 105|°C| |Storage temperature range|-40 to 165|°C| |Dissipation factor|14 to 19.5|mW/K| |Thermal time constant
(still air cooling)|105 to 120|s| |Weight|3.5 to 5.7|g| ## **Note** - (1) Other resistance values and maximum operating voltages available on request. Matched resistance values available on request - Smoothing and DC-link capacitor banks - Power inverters - Discharge - charge circuits PTCEL thermistors of similar resistance and size may be used in series and parallel combinations to obtain higher energy absorption levels. PTCEL thermistors may not be used in series connections to obtain higher voltage levels. ## **DESCRIPTION** These directly heated ceramic-based doped barium titanate thermistors have a positive temperature coefficient and are primarily intended for inrush current limiting and overload protection. They consist of a ceramic pellet soldered between two tinned CCS wires and coated with a UL 94 V-0 compliant high temperature silicone lacquer. The body is marked with the logo, cold resistance value, EL on one side and date code on the opposite side. ## **PACKAGING** PTC thermistors are available in 100 pieces (PTCEL13) or 50 pieces (PTCEL17) layered bulk packed or tape on reel option 500 pieces on request. |**ELECTRICAL DATA AND ORDERING INFORMATION**
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|**COMPONENT DIMENSIONS**in millimeters|**COMPONENT DIMENSIONS**in millimeters|**COMPONENT DIMENSIONS**in millimeters| |---|---|---| ||**PTCEL13**|**PTCEL17**| |D|13.5 max.|17 max.| |H1|17 max.|21 max.| |H2|3 ± 1|3 ± 1| |d|0.6 ± 0.06|0.8 ± 0.08| |L|20 min.|20 min.| |F(1)|5 ± 0.8|5 ± 0.8| |T|7.0 max.|7.5 max.| ## **Note** **==> picture [147 x 9] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **REQUIRED NUMBER OF PTC THERMISTORS TO LIMIT CURRENT AND ABSORB ENERGY** By using several PTC’s in a series / parallel network, the maximum current limitation and absorbed energy levels can be further optimized. For homogeneous current and energy distribution it is recommended to combine only PTCEL of the same size and matched resistance value. Energy absorption per PTC in a network depends on current distribution in the network and as such on the individual PTC resistance value. PTCEL thermistors might be used in a series connection to further lower the inrush current, but not to increase the maximum allowed voltage levels. Following formula may be used to calculate the minimum number of PTCEL thermistors of the same size and matched resistance value that are required in a DC link or other capacitor bank application to properly charge or discharge a given amount of energy without follow current: K x C x V[2] N  --------------------------------------------------------------2 x Cth x  Tsw - Tamb  ## **Notes** - N is the number of PTCEL required in the network - C is the total capacitor value to charge or discharge in F - V is the maximum DC voltage on the capacitor C - Cth is the thermal capacity of one PTC in [J/K] (see table) - Tsw is the minimum switching temperature of the PTCEL (130 °C) - Tamb is the maximum ambient temperature at which the PTC needs to operate - K is the factor that determines the charging operation mode K = 1 for DC charging or discharging K = 0.96 for 3-phase rectified charging K = 0.76 for single phase rectified charging ## **RESISTANCE VS. TEMPERATURE** **==> picture [504 x 171] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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Document Number: 29165 Revision: 17-Oct-2019 **2** For technical questions, contact: nlr@vishay.com THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE. THE PRODUCTS DESCRIBED HEREIN AND THIS DOCUMENT ARE SUBJECT TO SPECIFIC DISCLAIMERS, SET FORTH AT www.vishay.com/doc?91000 **PTCEL** www.vishay.com **==> picture [59 x 48] intentionally omitted <==** ## **MINIMUM PTC RESISTANCE UNDER PULSED VOLTAGE** **==> picture [238 x 172] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## Vishay BCcomponents ## **VMAX. DERATING VS. TAMB** **==> picture [238 x 172] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **RESIDUAL CURRENT VS. VOLTAGE** **==> picture [238 x 172] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **CONSECUTIVE ENERGY LOAD-DUMPS AT DIFFERENT TAMB FOR PTCEL13** **==> picture [238 x 171] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **CONSECUTIVE ENERGY / LOAD-DUMPS AT DIFFERENT TAMB FOR PTCEL17** **==> picture [238 x 171] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
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