Understand Where to Use NTC and PTC Thermistors in  Your Circuit Designs

Thermistors are great devices for temperature sensing, but there are two types:

• Negative Temperature Coefficient, NTC where the resistance falls with temperature
• Positive Temperature Coefficient, PTC where the resistance rises with temperature

In any design it is essential that the correct type is chosen.

Based on expert information from Electronics Notes, this chart provides a clear, side-by-side comparison of thesetypes of thermistor. It condenses complex technical data into an easy-to-read format, perfect for keeping on your workbench, in your lab notebook, or on your tablet.

Key Features & Benefits:

• At-a-Glance Comparison: Instantly compare key characteristics like the resonse to temperature increases, the materials they are made from, etc.

• Application Guidance: Includes a list of common applications for each, to guide your selection.

Ideal For:

• Electronics Engineering Students

• Power Electronics Designers

• Hardware Hobbyists & Makers

• Anyone working with high-power circuits

  Technical Specifications

  • Format: High-resolution JPG for crisp printing and digital viewing.

  • Aspect Ratio: 17:22, perfectly optimized for Letter-sized or A4 paper.

  • Versatility: Ideal for pinning to your workshop wall, keeping in a lab notebook, or viewing on a tablet or second monitor while you work.

  Pro-Tip: Print this out and laminate it for a coffee-proof reference that will last!

Don't guess—design with confidence. Add this Thermistor infographic to your toolkit today!