Q.
What can NTC thermistors be used for?
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- Chip NTC Thermistors (Sensor)
A. NTC thermistors are used in electrical circuits for applications in a wide range of fields, including temperature detection sensors and measures to prevent inrush current in power supply circuits.
| Field | Applications |
|---|---|
| Automobile | Intake-air temperature sensors, exhaust-air temperature sensors, cooling-water temperature sensors, lubricating-oil temperature sensors |
| Air conditioning | Oil fan heaters, solar heating systems, air conditioners |
| Office automation equipment | Copier-facsimiles, computer equipment |
| Medical instruments | Clinical thermometers, intravenous injection temperature regulators, neonatal incubators |
| Cooking appliances | Microwave ovens, steam ovens, electric crock pots, electric ranges, electric ovens |
| Home medical electronics | Electronic clinical thermometers, warm washing toilets, electric curling irons |
| Household appliances | Refrigerators, irons, electric water-heaters, electric tea-pots, electric coffee-makers, washing machines, TVs, video cassette recorders, stereo sets, radios |
| Information and Telecommunications | Cellular phones, chargeable battery pack, personal computers |