Bending strength: Test Ub:

Two 90

°-bends in opposite directions at a weight of 0.25 kg.

Torsional strength: Test Uc: severity 2

The lead is bent by 90

° at a distance of 6 to 6.5 mm from the thermistor body.

The bending radius of the leads should be approx. 0.75 mm. Two torsions of

180

° each (severity 2).

When subjecting leads to mechanical stress, the following should be observed:

Tensile stress on leads

During mounting and operation tensile forces on the leads are to be avoided.

Bending of leads

Bending of the leads directly on the thermistor body is not permissible.

A lead may be bent at a minimum distance of twice the wire's diameter +2 mm from the solder

joint on the thermistor body. During bending the wire must be mechanically relieved at its outlet.

The bending radius should be at least 0.75 mm.

Twisting of leads

The twisting (torsion) by 180

° of a lead bent by 90° is permissible at 6 mm from the bottom of the

thermistor body.

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Sealing and potting

When thermistors are sealed, potted or overmolded, there must be no mechanical stress caused

by thermal expansion during the production process (curing / overmolding process) and during

later operation. The upper category temperature of the thermistor must not be exceeded. Ensure

that the materials used (sealing / potting compound and plastic material) are chemically neutral.

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Cleaning

If cleaning is necessary, mild cleaning agents such as ethyl alcohol and cleaning gasoline are

recommended. Cleaning agents based on water are not allowed. Ultrasonic cleaning methods are

permissible.

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Storage

In order to maintain their solderability, thermistors must be stored in a non-corrosive atmosphere.

Humidity, temperature and container materials are critical factors.

Do not store SMDs where they are exposed to heat or direct sunlight. Otherwise, the packing ma-

terial may be deformed or SMDs may stick together, causing problems during mounting. After

opening the factory seals, such as polyvinyl-sealed packages, use the SMDs as soon as possible.

Temperature measurement and compensation

B57220K

Leadless NTCs

K220

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Please read Cautions and warnings and

Important notes at the end of this document.