PTC thermistors as limit temperature sensors SMD, EIA case sizes 0603 and 0805, standard series Series/Type: B59601, B59602, B59603, B59604, B59701 Date: February 2012 EPCOS AG 2012. Reproduction, publication and dissemination of this publication, enclosures hereto and the information contained therein without EPCOS prior express consent is prohibited.Sensors Limit temperature sensors, EIA sizes 0603 and 0805 Standard series Applications DC/DC converters Home appliances Dimmers Electronic ballasts Over-temperature protection of power components Secondary protection of battery packs SMPS Notebooks Features Fast and reliable response Suitable for reflow soldering only Compliant to RoHS directive 2002/95/EC UL approval to UL1434 for B59601A* (file number E69802) Lead-free tinned terminations Options Other T or resistance values on request sense Delivery mode Blister tape (case size 0805) or cardboard tape (case size 0603), 180-mm reel with 8-mm tape, taping to IEC 60286-3 Packing unit: 4.000 pcs. General technical data Max. operating voltage V 32 V DC max Minimum operating temperature (V V ) T 40 C max min Maximum operating temperature (V V ) T 125 C or T +25 C C max max sense,1 whichever is higher Please read Cautions and war nings and Page 2 of 17 Impor tant notes at the end of this document.