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The resistance of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermistor '''thermistor'''] decreases when they are heated ''(negative temperature coefficient type)''. | The resistance of a [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thermistor '''thermistor'''] decreases when they are heated ''(negative temperature coefficient type)''. | ||
Typical resistance values are 1 kilohm at 25°C and 80 ohms at 100°C. | Typical resistance values are 1 kilohm at 25°C and 80 ohms at 100°C. | ||
Thermistors are suitable for temperature controlled switches and temperature measurement. | Thermistors are suitable for temperature controlled switches and temperature measurement. | ||
Revision as of 14:58, 1 June 2015
The resistance of a thermistor decreases when they are heated (negative temperature coefficient type).
Typical resistance values are 1 kilohm at 25°C and 80 ohms at 100°C.
Thermistors are suitable for temperature controlled switches and temperature measurement.