Electrical device comprising a conductive polymer

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1997-07-25

2000-08-15

Sherry, Michael J.

Electricity: electrical systems and devices

Safety and protection of systems and devices

Circuit interruption by thermal sensing

361 58, 338 22R, H02H 504

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ABSTRACT:
An electrical device which includes a resistive element which exhibits PTC behavior, is composed of a conductive polymer composition, has a planar shape with first and second major surfaces, and has a thickness of at most 0.64 mm . The resistive element is sandwiched between first and second metal foil electrodes, at least one of which has a thickness of at least 0.055 mm, so that the ratio of the resistive element thickness to electrode thickness is 1:1 to 16:1. The device can be used as a circuit protection device in an electrical circuit.

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