Littelfuse, Inc.
PPTC material with low percolation threshold for conductive filler

Abstract:

A polymeric positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) device including a PPTC body, a first electrode disposed on a first side of the PPTC body, and a second electrode disposed on a second side of the PPTC body, wherein the PPTC body is formed of a PPTC material that includes a polymer matrix and a conductive filler, wherein the conductive filler defines 20%-39% by volume of the PPTC material.