Electrical resistors – Resistance value responsive to a condition – Current and/or voltage
Patent
1986-03-20
1990-04-17
Walberg, Teresa J.
Electrical resistors
Resistance value responsive to a condition
Current and/or voltage
29612, H01C 710
Patent
active
049184210
ABSTRACT:
A nonlinear resistor which exhibits substantial temperature independence over a wide range of temperatures, including low temperatures, is provided. The resistor is formed of a zinc oxide-based ceramic composition which exhibits nonlinear voltage/current characteristics and is essentially unafffected by magnetic fields. The nonlinear resistor provides protection for electrical devices in a circuit from voltage surges and/or transients. In a preferred form, the resistor is manufactured as a multilayer capacitor-type device.
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Gupta Tapan K.
Lawless William N.
Lateef M. M.
Walberg Teresa J.
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