Thermal testing and control by means of built-in temperature sensors
Introduction This paper will discuss a new approach to the measurement of the thermal properties of PCBs and the packages mounted to them. It is intended to replace traditional solutions, such as using...
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A team of scientists at Massachusetts Institute of Technology have discovered a previously unknown phenomenon that can cause powerful waves of energy to shoot through minuscule wires known as carbon...
View Article±0.5% Tolerance Chip NTC Thermistors
Murata Electronics North America added the ±0.5% tolerance option to its NCP series negative temperature coefficient (NTC) thermistor line. The ultra-tight tolerance thermistor is offered for consumer,...
View ArticleHigh-Accuracy 2.25 V Digital Temperature Sensor with Dual Alarm
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View ArticleSensor Film Monitors Surface Temperature Variations in Heat Sinks
Thermex® is a thin sensor film that can be used in multiple applications to test and monitor heated contacting surfaces from 200° to 300°F (93° to 149°C). Upon exposure to heat, Thermex® changes color...
View ArticleOffering of Thermistors Sample Kits Expanded
TDK-EPC is presenting three new sample kits of ceramic PTC thermistors from EPCOS. The components of the sample kit “SMD PTC Thermistors for Limit Temperature Sensing/Superior Series” are designed for...
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