100R NTC Thermistor 5mm

 NTC thermistors are a type of resistor whose resistance decreases as temperature increases. This property makes them ideal for temperature sensing or control applications.NTC thermistors are typically made of a ceramic material containing one or more metal oxides. As temperature increases, the activity of free carriers (usually electrons) within the semiconductor material increases, leading to a decrease in resistance. Due to this behavior, NTC thermistors are used in a wide range of applications including temperature control, temperature measurement, current limiting, and power sensing.One of the main advantages of NTC thermistors is their often non-linear resistance-temperature characteristic. This allows them to provide more accurate measurements within a specific temperature range. However, it's important to note that NTC thermistors typically operate with a certain accuracy within a specific temperature range, so selecting the right NTC for a particular application is crucial.Common applications of NTC thermistors include motor temperature measurement in the automotive industry, temperature control in household appliances, thermal safety devices, and many industrial process control applications.