Ametherm SL12 15004

The SL12 15004 inrush current limiting thermistor from Ametherm offers a maximum steady state current of 4A (up to +25°C), resistance of 15Ω ±15% (at 25°C) and a maximum recommended energy rating of 40J. The Ametherm SL series suppresses surge currents that occur when electrical circuits are switched on, preventing serious damage to sensitive electronic components if their rated current values are exceeded. Connected in series with the load, at “switch-on” they limit the current due to its relatively high cold resistance. As a result of current flow, the thermistor self-heats and in turn reducing its resistance value so that once the initial surge current has been safely held off, the resistance in the thermistor is maintained at a low value to maximise efficiency

• Inrush current limiting thermistor
• Resistance of 15Ω (at 20°C)
• Maximum steady state current of 4A (up to +25°C)
• Maximum recommended energy of 40J
• Actual energy failure at 80J
• 0.16Ω at 100% maximum current and 0.34Ω at 50% maximum current
• Body temperature of +152°C at maximum current
• Dissipation constant of 13.9mW/°C
• Tolerance ±25%
• Thermal time constant of 54mW/s
• Material Type C (for Beta and Curve)
• Recognised by Underwriters Laboratories (UL) for ensured safety

Typical applications for the SL series include:

• Limit current inrush to PSUs and battery chargers
• Lighting circuits and thermostat protection
• Electric motor soft start

The below table gives the full specifications of the Ametherm SL12 15004