YGM1 C508

PTC thermistor is short for Positive Temperature Coefficient thermistor. It is a thermally sensitive semiconductor resistor whose resistance increases with the temperature increase inside a certain temperature scope. Due to its reliable performance and precise temperature measurement, PTC thermistor has a wide range of applications. Among them, the YGM1 C508 manufactured by Yageo electronic components company is a PTC thermistor in a radial package, used widely in temperature measurement and other applications.

The YGM1 C508 utilizes a sensing element made of semiconductor material like polycrystalline silicon. This material has a positive temperature coefficient. When the external temperature increases, the resistance of PTC thermistor will increases quickly. This phenomenon is one of the reasons that makes the YGM1 C508 preferred by many electronic device manufacturers. The YGM1 C508 thermistor also features low temperature coefficient, high operating temperature, excellent repeatability as well as high reliability.

The specific applications of YGM1 C508 include temperature measurement, current limitation, over temperature protection, temperature compensation and others. It is mainly used for temperature sensing in home theater appliances, air conditioners, refrigerators, laser printers and fax machines among other products. When it comes to temperature measurement, it is used in temperature sensors to detect changes of temperature in the air stream, then issue commands accordingly to control the temperature.

The working principle of YGM1 C508 is based on the positive temperature coefficient of polycrystalline silicon. When the ambient temperature increases, the electrical resistance of the PTC thermistor also increases significantly. The change of resistance is linear and can be detected by an instrument to measure the temperature. As the resistance increases, it can act as a current limiting component to protect the junctions and other components of the electric circuit.

In conclusion, the YGM1 C508 is a widely used PTC thermistor of radial package. It features high reliability due to its positive temperature coefficient and is commonly used for temperature measurement and over-temperature protection in electronic products such as home theater appliances, air conditioners and refrigerators. The working principle is based on the electrical resistance of the sensing element which increases when the temperature increases.