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17 Feb 2026, 13:19
TDK Launches Automotive NTC Thermistors Rated Up to +175 °C
TDK Corporation announced the expansion of its NTCSP series with high-reliability automotive NTC thermistors capable of operating at temperatures up to +175 °C. Mass production began in February 2026.
The new components address rising temperature demands in automotive power modules, where more heat-resistant power semiconductors require equally robust supporting components. Previously rated up to +150 °C, TDK’s updated series now supports a wider operating range of -55 °C to +175 °C.
The thermistors are AEC-Q200 compliant and designed for conductive-glue mounting using AgPd (silver-palladium) terminals, enabling stable performance at elevated temperatures where traditional solder mounting may be insufficient. They are suited for temperature detection and compensation in automotive systems such as anti-lock braking systems (ABS), transmissions, and engines.
The NTCSP series is available in 10 kΩ and 100 kΩ variants in a compact 1.6 × 0.8 mm package. TDK stated it will continue expanding chip sizes, characteristics, and temperature ranges to meet evolving automotive and industrial requirements.
TDK Corporation announced the expansion of its NTCSP series with high-reliability automotive NTC thermistors capable of operating at temperatures up to +175 °C. Mass production began in February 2026.
The new components address rising temperature demands in automotive power modules, where more heat-resistant power semiconductors require equally robust supporting components. Previously rated up to +150 °C, TDK’s updated series now supports a wider operating range of -55 °C to +175 °C.
The thermistors are AEC-Q200 compliant and designed for conductive-glue mounting using AgPd (silver-palladium) terminals, enabling stable performance at elevated temperatures where traditional solder mounting may be insufficient. They are suited for temperature detection and compensation in automotive systems such as anti-lock braking systems (ABS), transmissions, and engines.
The NTCSP series is available in 10 kΩ and 100 kΩ variants in a compact 1.6 × 0.8 mm package. TDK stated it will continue expanding chip sizes, characteristics, and temperature ranges to meet evolving automotive and industrial requirements.