EPCOS B57352V5473H060 Ntc thermistors for temperature measurement Datasheet

NTC thermistors for
temperature measurement
SMD NTC thermistors
for automotive,
case size 0603 (1608)
Series/Type:
B573**V5
Date:
February 2009
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Temperature measurement and compensation
B573**V5
SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0603 (1608)
Applications
Temperature measurement and compensation
Automotive
Dimensional drawing
Features
Qualification based on AEC-Q200 Rev-C
Multilayer SMD NTC with inner electrodes
Nickel barrier termination
For temperature measurement up to 150 °C
Excellent long-term aging stability in
high-temperature and high-humidity environment
Superior resistance stability during soldering
(change <1%)
Options
Alternative resistance ratings, resistance
tolerances and B value tolerances available on
request.
Dimensions in mm
Approx. weight 6 mg
Delivery mode
Cardboard tape, 180-mm reel
General technical data
Operating temperature range
Max. power
Resistance tolerance
Rated temperature
Dissipation factor
Thermal cooling time constant
Heat capacity
Top
(at 25 °C, on PCB) P251)
∆RR/RR
TR
(on PCB)
δth1)
(on PCB)
τc1)
Cth1)
40 ... 150
180
±3, ±5
25
approx. 3
approx. 4
approx. 12
°C
mW
%
°C
mW/K
s
mJ/K
Electrical specification and ordering codes
R25
Ω
10 k
10 k
22 k
22 k
47 k
100 k
No. of R/T
characteristic
8502
8507
8502
8507
8507
8507
B25/50
K
3940
4386
3940
4386
4386
4386
B25/85
K
3980
4455
3980
4455
4455
4455
+ = Resistance tolerance
H = ±3%
J = ±5%
1) Depends on mounting situation
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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B25/100
K
4000 ±3%
4480 ±3%
4000 ±3%
4480 ±3%
4480 ±3%
4480 ±3%
Ordering code
B57351V5103+060
B57352V5103+060
B57351V5223+060
B57352V5223+060
B57352V5473+060
B57352V5104+060
Temperature measurement and compensation
B573**V5
SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0603 (1608)
Automotive
Reliability data
Tests of SMD NTC thermistors are based on AEC-Q200 Rev-C. The parts are mounted on
standardized PCB.
Test
Pre- and
post-stress
electrical test
High temperature
exposure
(storage)
Temperature
cycling
Moisture
resistance
Biased humidity
Operational life
External visual
Physical
dimensions
Therminal
strength
(leaded)
Resistance to
solvents
Mechanical shock
Standard
Test conditions
∆R25/R25 Remarks
(typical)
Resistance at: 25 °C and 100 °C
Test temperature: 150 °C
Duration: 1000 h
Unpowered
JESD22
Lower test temperature: 40 °C
Method JA-104 Upper test temperature: 150 °C
Number of cycles: 1000
MIL-STD-202 Lower test temperature: 25 °C
Method 106
Upper test temperature: 65 °C
Rel. humidity of air: 90% ... 98%
(during cooling phase: 80% ... 98%)
Duration of 1 cycle: 24 h
Number of cycles: 10
Unpowered
MIL-STD-202 Test temperature: 85 °C
Method 103
Rel. humidity of air: 85%
Duration: 1000 h
Test voltage: V = 0.3 V DC
MIL-STD-202 Test temperature: 150 °C
Method 108
Pmax = 0.35 mW
Duration: 1000 h
MIL-STD-883E Visual inspection
Method 2009
JESD22
Measured with calibers
Method
JB-100
MIL-STD-202 Not applicable for SMD thermistors
Method 211
MIL-STD-202
Method 108
MIL-STD-202
Method 215
MIL-STD-202
Method 213
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Not applicable for SMD thermistors
(component has no marking, color
coding or coating)
Peak value: 1500 g
Half sine
Condition F
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< 5%
< 5%
< 5%
< 5%
< 5%
Within the
specified
values
< 5%
Temperature measurement and compensation
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SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0603 (1608)
Test
Standard
Vibration
MIL-STD-202
Method 204
Resistance to
soldering heat
Thermal shock
ESD
Solderability
Electrical
characterization
Flammability
Board flex
Terminal strength
Test conditions
Acceleration: 5 g
Sweep time: 20 min
Frequency range: 10 ... 2000 Hz
3 × 12 cycles
MIL-STD-202 Dip: 260 °C; 10 s
Method 210
1 heat cycle
MIL-STD-202 Lower test temperature: 40 °C
Method 107
Upper test temperature: 150 °C
Dwell time: 15 min
Number of cycles: 300
air-air
AEC-Q200-002 Discharge capacitance: 150 pF
Discharge resistance: 2 kΩ
Charging voltage: 6 kV
Contact discharge
2 pulses in each polarity
J-STD-002
a) Dip: 235 °C; 5 s:
aging 4 h @ 155 °C
b) Dip: 215 °C; 5 s:
steam aging 8 h @ 92 °C
c) Dip: 260 °C; 7 s:
steam aging 8 h @ 92 °C
R(25 °C), R(100 °C), B(25/100)
Not applicable for SMD thermistors
(component is not coated or
encapsulated with plastic materials)
AEC-Q200-005 Max. bending: 2 mm
Method -005
Duration @ max. bending: 60 s
AEC-Q200-006 Max. F: 10 N
Method -006
Automotive
∆R25/R25 Remarks
(typical)
< 5%
< 3%
< 5%
< 5%
95% of
termination
wetted
Within the
specified
values
UL-94
V-0 or V-1
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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< 5%
< 5%
Temperature measurement and compensation
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SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0603 (1608)
R/T characteristics
R/T No.
T (°C)
8502
8507
B25/100 = 4000 K
B25/100 = 4480 K
RT/R25
α (%/K) RT/R25
α (%/K)
55.0
50.0
45.0
40.0
35.0
96.158
66.892
47.127
33.606
24.243
7.4
7.1
6.9
6.6
6.4
30.0
25.0
20.0
15.0
10.0
17.681
13.032
9.702
7.2923
5.5314
6.2
6.0
5.8
5.6
5.4
23.213
16.686
12.115
8.8803
6.5692
6.7
6.5
6.3
6.1
5.9
5.0
0.0
5.0
10.0
15.0
4.2325
3.2657
2.54
1.9907
1.5716
5.3
5.1
4.9
4.8
4.7
4.9025
3.6896
2.7994
2.1406
1.6492
5.8
5.6
5.4
5.3
5.1
20.0
25.0
30.0
35.0
40.0
1.2494
1.0000
0.80552
0.65288
0.53229
4.5
4.4
4.3
4.1
4.0
1.2798
1.0000
0.78663
0.62277
0.4961
5.0
4.9
4.7
4.6
4.5
45.0
50.0
55.0
60.0
65.0
0.43645
0.35981
0.29819
0.24837
0.20787
3.9
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
0.39757
0.32044
0.2597
0.21161
0.17331
4.4
4.3
4.1
4.0
3.9
70.0
75.0
80.0
85.0
90.0
0.17479
0.14763
0.12523
0.10667
0.091227
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.2
3.1
0.14265
0.11799
0.098035
0.081823
0.068589
3.8
3.8
3.7
3.6
3.5
95.0
100.0
105.0
110.0
115.0
0.078319
0.067488
0.058363
0.050647
0.044098
3.0
2.9
2.9
2.8
2.7
0.057735
0.048796
0.041403
0.035263
0.030143
3.4
3.3
3.2
3.2
3.1
120.0
125.0
130.0
135.0
140.0
0.03852
0.033752
0.029663
0.026146
0.023111
2.7
2.6
2.6
2.5
2.4
0.025858
0.022258
0.019223
0.016655
0.014476
3.0
3.0
2.9
2.8
2.8
145.0
150.0
0.020484
0.018203
2.4
2.3
0.012619
0.011033
2.7
2.7
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
142.71
96.913
66.637
46.366
32.629
7.9
7.6
7.4
7.1
6.9
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Automotive
Temperature measurement and compensation
SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0603 (1608)
Taping and packing
1
Taping of SMD NTC thermistors
1.1
Cardboard tape for case size 0402 and 0603 (taping to IEC 60286-3)
Dimensions (mm)
Case size
0402
(8-mm tape)
Case size
0603
(8-mm tape)
Tolerance
A0 × B0
0.60 × 1.15
0.95 × 1.80
±0.2
T2
0.70
1.10
max.
T
0.60
0.90
max.
D0
1.50
1.50
±0.10
P0
4.00
4.00
±0.101)
P2
2.00
2.00
±0.05
P1
2.00
4.00
±0.10
W
8.00
8.00
±0.30
E
1.75
1.75
±0.10
F
3.50
3.50
±0.05
G
0.75
0.75
min.
1) ≤0.2 mm over 10 sprocket holes.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Temperature measurement and compensation
SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0603 (1608)
1.2
Blister tape for case size 0805 (taping to IEC 60286-3)
Dimensions (mm)
Case size
0805
(8-mm tape)
Tolerance
A0 × B0
1.60 × 2.40
±0.2
K0
1.40
max.
T2
2.5
max.
D0
1.50
+0.10/–0
D1
1.00
min.
P0
4.00
±0.102)
P2
2.00
±0.05
P1
4.00
±0.10
W
8.00
±0.30
E
1.75
±0.10
F
3.50
±0.05
G
0.75
min.
2) ≤0.2 mm over 10 sprocket holes.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Temperature measurement and compensation
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SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0603 (1608)
1.3
Automotive
Reel packing
Packing survey
Case
size
Chip 8-mm tape
thickness3)
Reel dimensions
Packing units
mm
mm
pcs./reel
Blister Card- A
board
Tol.
W1
Tol.
W2
180-mm 330-mm
reel
reel
0402
0.5
x
180
3/+0
8.4
+1.5/0
14.4 max.
10000
0603
0.8
x
180
3/+0
8.4
+1.5/0
14.4 max.
4000
330
±2.0
12.4
+1.5/0
18.4 max.
16000
0805
0.8
x
8.4
12.4
+1.5/0
+1.5/0
14.4 max.
18.4 max.
16000
x
3/+0
±2.0
4000
1.2
180
330
3000
12000
3) Chip thickness depends on the resistance value.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Automotive
Mounting instructions
1
Soldering
1.1
SMD NTC thermistors
SMD NTC thermistors can be provided with a nickel barrier termination or on special request with
silver-palladium termination. The usage of mild, non-activated fluxes for soldering is recommended as well as a proper cleaning of the PCB.
Nickel barrier termination
The nickel barrier layer of the silver/nickel/tin termination (see figure 1) prevents leaching of the
silver base metalization layer. This allows great flexibility in the selection of soldering parameters.
The tin prevents the nickel layer from oxidizing and thus ensures better wetting by the solder. The
nickel barrier termination is suitable for all commonly-used soldering methods.
Figure 1
SMD NTC thermistors, structure of nickel barrier termination
1.1.1
Solderability (test to IEC 60068-2-58)
Preconditioning: Immersion into flux F-SW 32.
Evaluation criterion: Wetting of soldering areas ≥95%.
Solder
Bath temperature (°C)
Dwell time (s)
SnPb 60/40
215 ±3
3
SnAg (3.0 ... 4.0), Cu (0.5 ... 0.9)
245 ±3
3
1.1.2
Resistance to soldering heat (test to IEC 60068-2-58)
Preconditioning: Immersion into flux F-SW 32.
Evaluation criterion: Leaching of side edges ≤1/3.
Solder
Bath temperature (°C)
Dwell time (s)
SnPb 60/40
260 5
10
SnAg (3.0 ... 4.0), Cu (0.5 ... 0.9)
260 5
10
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Wave soldering
Temperature characteristic at component terminal with dual wave soldering
Solder joint profiles for silver/nickel/tin terminations
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Temperature measurement and compensation
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Automotive
Reflow soldering
Recommended temperature characteristic for reflow soldering following J-STD-020C
Profile feature
Average ramp-up rate
(TSmax to Tp)
Sn-Pb eutectic assembly
Pb-free assembly
3 °C/ second max.
3 °C/ second max.
Preheat
- Temperature min (TSmin)
- Temperature max (TSmax)
- Time (tSmin to tSmax)
100 °C
150 °C
60 ... 120 seconds
150 °C
200 °C
60 ... 180 seconds
Time maintained above:
- Temperature min (TL)
- Time (tL)
183 °C
60 ... 150 seconds
217 °C
60 ... 150 seconds
Peak/ classification
temperature (Tp)
220 °C ... 240 °C
240 °C ... 260 °C
Time within 5 °C of actual
peak temperature (tp)
10 ... 30 seconds
20 ... 40 seconds
Ramp-down rate
6 °C/ second max.
6 °C/ second max.
Time 25 °C to peak
temperature
6 minutes max.
8 minutes max.
Note: All temperatures refer to topside of the package, measured on the package body surface.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Solder joint profiles for silver/nickel/tin terminations
1.1.3
Recommended geometry of solder pads
Recommended maximum dimensions (mm)
Case size
inch/mm
A
B
C
0402/1005
0.6
0.6
1.7
0603/1608
1.0
1.0
3.0
0805/2012
1.3
1.2
3.4
1.1.4
Notes
Iron soldering should be avoided, hot air methods are recommended for repair purposes.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Conductive adhesion
An alternative to soldering is the gluing of thermistors with conductive adhesives. The benefit of
this method is that it involves no thermal stress. The adhesives used must be chemically inert.
3
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.
4
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.
5
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 material 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.
The components should be left in the original packing. Touching the metallization of unsoldered
thermistors may change their soldering properties.
Storage temperature:
25 °C up to 45 °C
Relative humidity (without condensation):
≤75% annual mean
<95%, maximum 30 days per annum
Solder the thermistors listed in this data book after shipment from EPCOS within the time specified:
SMDs:
12 months
Leaded components:
24 months
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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6
Automotive
Placement and orientation of SMD NTC thermistors on PCB
a) Component placement
It is recommended that the PC board
should be held by means of some
adequate supporting pins such as
shown left to prevent the SMDs from
being damaged or cracked.
b) Cracks
When placing a component near an
area which is apt to bend or a grid
groove on the PC board, it is advisable
to have both electrodes subjected to
uniform stress, or to position the
component's electrodes at right angles
to the grid groove or bending line (see
c) Component orientation).
c) Component orientation
Choose a mounting position that
minimizes the stress imposed on the
chip during flexing or bending of the
board.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Cautions and warnings General
See "Important notes" at the end of this document.
Storage
Store thermistors only in original packaging. Do not open the package prior to storage.
Storage conditions in original packaging: storage temperature 25 °C ... +45 °C, relative
humidity ≤75% annual mean, <95% maximum 30 days per annum, dew precipitation is
inadmissible.
Do not store thermistors where they are exposed to heat or direct sunlight. Otherwise, the
packing material may be deformed or components may stick together, causing problems during
mounting.
Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during storage, handling and processing.
Avoid storage of thermistors in harmful environments like corrosive gases (SOx, Cl etc).
Use the components as soon as possible after opening the factory seals, i.e. the
polyvinyl-sealed packages.
Solder thermistors within the time specified after shipment from EPCOS.
For leaded components this is 24 months, for SMDs 12 months.
Handling
NTC thermistors must not be dropped. Chip-offs or any other damage must not be caused
during handling of NTCs.
Do not touch components with bare hands. Gloves are recommended.
Avoid contamination of thermistor surface during handling.
Bending / twisting leads
A lead (wire) may be bent at a minimum distance of twice the wire’s diameter plus 4 mm from
the component head or housing. When bending ensure the wire is mechanically relieved at the
component head or housing. The bending radius should be at least 0.75 mm.
Twisting (torsion) by 180° of a lead bent by 90° is permissible at 6 mm from the bottom of the
thermistor body.
Soldering
Use resin-type flux or non-activated flux.
Insufficient preheating may cause ceramic cracks.
Rapid cooling by dipping in solvent is not recommended.
Complete removal of flux is recommended.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Mounting
Ensure that no thermo-mechanical stress occurs due to production processes (curing or
overmolding processes) when thermistors are sealed, potted or overmolded or during their
subsequent operation. The maximum temperature of the thermistor must not be exceeded.
Ensure that the materials used (sealing/potting compound and plastic material) are chemically
neutral.
Electrodes/contacts must not be scratched or damaged before/during/after the mounting
process.
Contacts and housing used for assembly with the thermistor must be clean before mounting.
Ensure that adjacent materials are designed for operation at temperatures comparable to the
surface temperature of the thermistor. Be sure that surrounding parts and materials can
withstand the temperature.
Avoid contamination of the thermistor surface during processing.
The connections of sensors (e.g. cable end, wire end, plug terminal) may only be exposed to
an environment with normal atmospheric conditions.
Tensile forces on cables or leads must be avoided during mounting and operation.
Bending or twisting of cables or leads directly on the thermistor body is not permissible.
Avoid using chemical substances as mounting aids. It must be ensured that no water or other
liquids enter the NTC thermistors (e.g. through plug terminals). In particular, water based
substances (e.g. soap suds) must not be used as mounting aids for sensors.
Operation
Use thermistors only within the specified operating temperature range.
Use thermistors only within the specified power range.
Environmental conditions must not harm the thermistors. Only use the thermistors under
normal atmospheric conditions or within the specified conditions.
Contact of NTC thermistors with any liquids and solvents should be prevented. It must be
ensured that no water enters the NTC thermistors (e.g. through plug terminals). For
measurement purposes (checking the specified resistance vs. temperature), the component
must not be immersed in water but in suitable liquids (e.g. Galden).
Avoid dewing and condensation unless thermistor is specified for these conditions.
Bending or twisting of cables and/or wires is not permissible during operation of the sensor in
the application.
Be sure to provide an appropriate fail-safe function to prevent secondary product damage
caused by malfunction.
This listing does not claim to be complete, but merely reflects the experience of EPCOS AG.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Symbols and terms
Symbol
English
German
A
AWG
Area
American Wire Gauge
Fläche
Amerikanische Norm für Drahtquerschnitte
B
B25/100
B value
B value determined by resistance
measurement at 25 °C and 100 °C
B-Wert
B-Wert, ermittelt durch Widerstandsmessungen bei 25 °C und 100 °C
Cth
Heat capacitance
Wärmekapazität
I
Current
Strom
N
Number (integer)
Anzahl (ganzzahliger Wert)
P25
Pdiss
Pel
Pmax
Maximum power at 25 °C
Power dissipation
Electrical power
Maximum power within stated
temperature range
Maximale Leistung bei 25 °C
Verlustleistung
Elektrische Leistung
Maximale Leistung im
angegebenenTemperaturbereich
∆RB/RB
Resistance tolerance caused by
spread of B value
Insulation resistance
Parallel resistance
Rated resistance
Resistance tolerance
Series resistance
Resistance at temperature T
(e.g. R25 = resistance at 25 °C)
Widerstandstoleranz, die durch die
Streuung des B-Wertes verursacht wird
Isolationswiderstand
Parallelwiderstand
Nennwiderstand
Widerstandstoleranz
Serienwiderstand
Widerstand bei Temperatur T
(z.B. R25 = Widerstand bei 25 °C)
T
∆T
t
TA
Tmax
Temperature
Temperature tolerance
Time
Ambient temperature
Upper category temperature
Tmin
Lower category temperature
Temperatur
Temperaturtoleranz
Zeit
Umgebungstemperatur
Obere Grenztemperatur
(Kategorietemperatur)
Untere Grenztemperatur
(Kategorietemperatur)
Top
TR
Tsurf
Operating temperature
Rated temperature
Surface temperature
Betriebstemperatur
Nenntemperatur
Oberflächentemperatur
V
Vins
Vop
Vtest
Voltage
Insulation test voltage
Operating voltage
Test voltage
Spannung
Isolationsprüfspannung
Betriebsspannung
Prüfspannung
Rins
RP
RR
∆RR/RR
RS
RT
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Symbol
English
German
α
Temperature coefficient
Temperaturkoeffizient
∆
Tolerance, change
Toleranz, Änderung
δth
Dissipation factor
Wärmeleitwert
τc
τa
Thermal cooling time constant
Thermal time constant
Thermische Abkühlzeitkonstante
Thermische Zeitkonstante
Abbreviations / Notes
Symbol
English
German
Surface-mounted devices
Oberflächenmontierbares Bauelement
*
To be replaced by a number in ordering Platzhalter für Zahl im Bestellnummerncodes, type designations etc.
code oder für die Typenbezeichnung.
+
To be replaced by a letter.
Platzhalter für einen Buchstaben.
All dimensions are given in mm.
Alle Maße sind in mm angegeben.
The commas used in numerical values
denote decimal points.
Verwendete Kommas in Zahlenwerten
bezeichnen Dezimalpunkte.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Important notes
The following applies to all products named in this publication:
1. Some parts of this publication contain statements about the suitability of our products for
certain areas of application. These statements are based on our knowledge of typical requirements that are often placed on our products in the areas of application concerned. We
nevertheless expressly point out that such statements cannot be regarded as binding
statements about the suitability of our products for a particular customer application.
As a rule, EPCOS is either unfamiliar with individual customer applications or less familiar
with them than the customers themselves. For these reasons, it is always ultimately incumbent on the customer to check and decide whether an EPCOS product with the properties described in the product specification is suitable for use in a particular customer application.
2. We also point out that in individual cases, a malfunction of electronic components or
failure before the end of their usual service life cannot be completely ruled out in the
current state of the art, even if they are operated as specified. In customer applications
requiring a very high level of operational safety and especially in customer applications in
which the malfunction or failure of an electronic component could endanger human life or
health (e.g. in accident prevention or lifesaving systems), it must therefore be ensured by
means of suitable design of the customer application or other action taken by the customer
(e.g. installation of protective circuitry or redundancy) that no injury or damage is sustained by
third parties in the event of malfunction or failure of an electronic component.
3. The warnings, cautions and product-specific notes must be observed.
4. In order to satisfy certain technical requirements, some of the products described in this
publication may contain substances subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions (e.g.
because they are classed as hazardous). Useful information on this will be found in our Material Data Sheets on the Internet (www.epcos.com/material). Should you have any more detailed questions, please contact our sales offices.
5. We constantly strive to improve our products. Consequently, the products described in this
publication may change from time to time. The same is true of the corresponding product
specifications. Please check therefore to what extent product descriptions and specifications
contained in this publication are still applicable before or when you place an order. We also
reserve the right to discontinue production and delivery of products. Consequently, we
cannot guarantee that all products named in this publication will always be available. The
aforementioned does not apply in the case of individual agreements deviating from the foregoing for customer-specific products.
6. Unless otherwise agreed in individual contracts, all orders are subject to the current version of the "General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services in the Electrical Industry" published by the German Electrical and Electronics Industry Association
(ZVEI).
7. The trade names EPCOS, BAOKE, Alu-X, CeraDiode, CSMP, CSSP, CTVS, DSSP,
MiniBlue, MKK, MLSC, MotorCap, PCC, PhaseCap, PhaseCube, PhaseMod, SIFERRIT,
SIFI, SIKOREL, SilverCap, SIMDAD, SIMID, SineFormer, SIOV, SIP5D, SIP5K, ThermoFuse,
WindCap are trademarks registered or pending in Europe and in other countries. Further
information will be found on the Internet at www.epcos.com/trademarks.
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