NTC thermistors for temperature measurement SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) Series/Type: B574**V5 Date: February 2009 © EPCOS AG 2009. Reproduction, publication and dissemination of this publication, enclosures hereto and the information contained therein without EPCOS' prior express consent is prohibited. Temperature measurement and compensation B574**V5 SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) 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 13 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 ... 150 210 ±3, ±5 25 approx. 3.5 approx. 10 approx. 35 °C mW % °C mW/K s mJ/K Electrical specification and ordering codes R25 Ω 4.7 k 4.7 k 10 k 10 k 10 k 33 k 100 k No. of R/T characteristic 8500 8507 8500 8502 8507 8502 8507 B25/50 K 3590 4386 3590 3940 4386 3940 4386 B25/85 K 3635 4455 3635 3980 4455 3980 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. Page 2 of 19 B25/100 K 3650 ±3% 4480 ±3% 3650 ±3% 4000 ±3% 4480 ±3% 4000 ±3% 4480 ±3% Ordering code B57442V5472+062 B57452V5472+062 B57442V5103+062 B57451V5103+062 B57452V5103+062 B57451V5333+062 B57452V5104+062 Temperature measurement and compensation B574**V5 SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) 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 Page 3 of 19 < 5% < 5% < 5% < 5% < 5% Within the specified values < 5% Temperature measurement and compensation B574**V5 SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) 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: 17.7 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. Page 4 of 19 < 5% < 5% Temperature measurement and compensation B574**V5 SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) Automotive R/T characteristics R/T No. T (°C) 8500 8502 8507 B25/100 = 3650 K B25/100 = 4000 K B25/100 = 4480 K RT/R25 α (%/K) RT/R25 α (%/K) RT/R25 α (%/K) 55.0 50.0 45.0 40.0 35.0 63.917 45.889 33.344 24.504 18.201 6.8 6.5 6.3 6.1 5.8 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 13.657 10.347 7.9114 6.1019 4.7454 5.6 5.5 5.3 5.1 4.9 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 3.7198 2.938 2.3372 1.8722 1.5096 4.8 4.6 4.5 4.4 4.2 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 1.2249 1.0000 0.82111 0.67798 0.56279 4.1 4.0 3.9 3.8 3.7 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 0.46958 0.39374 0.33171 0.28073 0.23863 3.6 3.5 3.4 3.3 3.2 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 0.2037 0.17459 0.15022 0.12975 0.11247 3.1 3.0 3.0 2.9 2.8 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 0.097838 0.085396 0.074781 0.065691 0.057883 2.8 2.7 2.6 2.6 2.5 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 0.051153 0.045335 0.040289 0.0359 0.032071 2.4 2.4 2.3 2.3 2.2 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 0.028723 0.025786 2.2 2.1 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. Page 5 of 19 142.71 96.913 66.637 46.366 32.629 7.9 7.6 7.4 7.1 6.9 Temperature measurement and compensation SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) 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. Page 6 of 19 B574**V5 Automotive Temperature measurement and compensation SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) 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. Page 7 of 19 B574**V5 Automotive Temperature measurement and compensation B574**V5 SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) 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. Page 8 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B574**V5 SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) 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. Page 9 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) 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. Page 10 of 19 B574**V5 Automotive Temperature measurement and compensation B574**V5 SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) 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. Page 11 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) B574**V5 Automotive 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. Page 12 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) 2 B574**V5 Automotive 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. Page 13 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B574**V5 SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) 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. Page 14 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) B574**V5 Automotive 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. Page 15 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) B574**V5 Automotive 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. Page 16 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B574**V5 SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) Automotive 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. Page 17 of 19 Temperature measurement and compensation B574**V5 SMD NTC thermistors for automotive, case size 0805 (2012) Automotive 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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