TDK S236 Inrush Current Limiters

TDK S236 Inrush Current Limiters (ICLs) are leaded and coated thermistors that feature kinked tinned copper wires and flame-retardant coating material compliant with UL 94 V-0. These current limiters come with highly stable electrical characteristics and offer rated resistance values from 2.2Ω to 120Ω and a maximum power rating of 2.1W at 25°C. The S236 limiters support maximum current ratings from 1A to 6A, with component dimensions of up to 11.5mm in width, 5.0mm in thickness, and 16.0mm in height. These thermistors include a resistance tolerance of ±20% and are designed for inrush current limiting in switch-mode power supplies and soft-start motors.

Features

  • Approved to UL 1434 (file no. E338926), IEC, VDE, and CQC standards.
  • Coated and leaded NTC thermistors
  • Flame-retardant coating
  • Stable electrical characteristics
  • Tinned copper wires

Applications

  • Soft-start motors
  • Switch-mode power supplies

Technical Specifications

Parameters Values
Dissipation Factor (in Air) Approx. 10mW/K
Maximum Current 1A to 6A
Maximum Power Rating at 25°C 2.1W
Rated Temperature 25°C
Resistance Range 2.2Ω to 120Ω
Resistance Tolerance ±20%