New LaunchJun 30, 2026, 11:01 AM
Vishay Launches Six New PTC Thermistor Series for Overcurrent Protection
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Vishay Intertechnology announced the extension of its overcurrent protection portfolio with six new surface-mount polymer positive temperature coefficient (PTC) thermistor series. These new PPTC devices are designed to save board space and increase efficiency in various applications, including computer USB-C ports, Power over Ethernet (PoE), battery-powered industrial tools, and home automation. The thermistors offer high holding currents up to 5.0 A, fast trip times down to 50 ms, and low resistance down to 5 mΩ, all within compact case sizes.
Key Highlights
- Vishay introduced six new surface-mount polymer PTC thermistor series.
- The new series include PPTC0603E3, PPTC0805E3, PPTC1206E3, PPTC1210E3, PPTC1812E3, and PPTC2920E3.
- They offer resettable overcurrent protection in low voltage circuits.
- Key features include high holding current up to 5.0 A and fast trip times down to 50 ms.
- Low resistance down to 5 mΩ improves efficiency and reduces voltage drop.
- Available in six compact case sizes from 0603 to 2920, with heights from 0.3 mm to 2 mm.
- Applications include computer USB-C ports, PoE, battery-powered devices, and industrial automation.
- Samples and production quantities are available with 12-week lead times.
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