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How to Choose a PTC Thermistor

Learn how PTC thermistors provide temperature sensing and current control, and discover which type best fits each function in your application.

3/6/2026 5:20:51 PM

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ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
SENSOR PTC 1KOHM 50% 0402PRF15BB102RB6RCSENSOR PTC 1KOHM 50% 040221767 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SENSOR PTC 1KOHM 50% 0402PRF15BD102RB6RCSENSOR PTC 1KOHM 50% 04026343 - Immediate$0.17View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BF471QB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06030 - Immediate$0.19View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BG471QB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 060333373 - Immediate$0.19View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BE471QB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 060312190 - Immediate$0.19View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BD471QB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 060326081 - Immediate$0.22View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BC471QB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06039680 - Immediate$0.22View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BD471QS5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 060312000 - Immediate$0.27View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BG471RB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06038154 - Immediate$0.46View Details
SENSOR PTC 1KOHM 50% 0402PRF15BC102RB6RCSENSOR PTC 1KOHM 50% 04028653 - Immediate$0.21View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BA471QB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06034023 - Immediate$0.22View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18AR471QB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06030 - Immediate$0.22View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BB471RB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06036195 - Immediate$0.25View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BA471QS5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06036575 - Immediate$0.27View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BE471QS5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06034000 - Immediate$0.27View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BB471QB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06034578 - Immediate$0.41View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0805PRF21BE471QB5RASENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 08052070 - Immediate$0.43View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BC471RB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06036930 - Immediate$0.46View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BF471RB5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06031411 - Immediate$0.46View Details
SENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 0603PRF18BB471QS5RBSENSOR PTC 470OHM 50% 06037800 - Immediate$0.52View Details

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