When we are discussing NTCs we are referring to a type of temperature sensor; an NTC thermistor. Thermistors are available from Variohm with different resistance values which suit different application requirements and preferences.

1. What does NTC
Mean?

2. What does NTC
Mean?
When we are discussing NTCs we
are referring to a type of
temperature sensor; an NTC
thermistor.
In this instance, NTC defines as
“Negative Temperature
Coefficient”.
An NTC thermistor is a very small temperature
detecting device.
They can be used as a “stand-alone” component
or can be incorporated into differing housings to
form bespoke temperature probes.
Thermistors measure temperature by measuring
the resistance of the electrical energy passing
through the thermistor which is relative to
temperature.
Negative Temperature Coefficient defines that as
the resistance decreases the temperature
increases and vice versa.
Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) thermistors
are also available and conversely the resistance
increases as the temperature increases.

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Microwave Ovens & other domestic appliances- use
thermistors to ensure they don’t over-heat
Boilers – all boilers use thermistors to monitor the
temperature
Digital thermometers – thermistors are used as the
internal temperature sensing element
Manufacturing - NTC thermistors are used as circuit
breakers in manufacturing facilities
HVAC applications - thermistors are used in various
HVAC applications and appliances
3D Printers – NTC thermistors are used to ensure
temperatures are regulated
Medical Applications – patient monitoring as well as
device maintenance
Food handling – thermistors are used within food
handing to ensure hygiene regulations can be
monitored
What is an NTC
Thermistor used
for?
NTC thermistors are very diverse
and are therefore used in many
different applications, for example

4. NTC thermistors have many advantages
which make them suitable for use in
different industries and applications;
Advantages of
using an NTC
Thermistor
Highly sensitive
Well suited to small temperature
ranges
Low cost making them cheap to
replace
Fast response
Ease of use
Small in size
Customisation available
Highly compatible
Glass or epoxy coated

5. NTC
Thermistors
from Variohm
We have a wide range of NTC
thermistors available.
Thermistors are available with
different resistance values which
suit different application
requirements and preferences.
ENTC G1b
Series
ENTC EB
Series

6. Contact Us
If you have applications for NTC
thermistors or would like more
information please contact us.
sales@variohm.com
+44 (0)1327 351 004
www.variohm.com