Ametherm AS35 10018

The AS35 10018 inrush current limiting thermistor from Ametherm offers a maximum steady state current of 18A (up to +65°C) and a resistance of 10Ω ±25% (at 25°C). The Ametherm AS series are designed to withstand high steady-state current and input energy. Compared to traditional inrush current limiters, the devices offer lower current density, faster reset times, and a wider temperature range without derating. This lower current density, in combination with a uniform temperature gradient throughout the disc, increases reliability by eliminating hot spots from fatigue. The AS series from Ametherm are suitable for high energy and short term high current applications.

• Inrush current limiting thermistor
• Resistance of 10Ω ±25% (at 25°C)
• Maximum steady state current of 18A (up to +65°C)
• Maximum recommended energy of 500J
• Actual energy failure at 1000J
• 0.00Ω at 100% maximum current and 0.1Ω at 50% maximum current
• Body temperature of +220°C at maximum current
• Material type G (for beta and curve)
• Tolerance ±25%
• Dissipation constant of 78.2mW/°C
• Thermal time constant of 55s

Typical applications for the AS series include:

• Protection of pre-charge circuits in lithium ion batteries
• Variable-frequency drives in sports equipment like treadmills, high-speed computers and processors
• Switch mode power supplies for plasma cutters, welders, audio amplifiers, MRIs and x-ray machines

The below table gives the full specifications of the Ametherm AS35 10018 series: