IEC 60738-1-4:2008

IEC 60738-1-4
Edition 2.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
QC 440004
Thermistors – Directly heated positive step-function temperature coefficient –
Part 1-4: Blank detail specification – Sensing application – Assessment level EZ

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IEC 60738-1-4
Edition 2.0 2008-02
INTERNATIONAL
STANDARD
QC 440004
Thermistors – Directly heated positive step-function temperature coefficient –
Part 1-4: Blank detail specification – Sensing application – Assessment level EZ

INTERNATIONAL
ELECTROTECHNICAL
COMMISSION
PRICE CODE
M
ICS 31.040.30 ISBN 2-8318-9576-6

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INTERNATIONAL ELECTROTECHNICAL COMMISSION
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THERMISTORS –
DIRECTLY HEATED POSITIVE STEP-FUNCTION
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT –
Part 1-4: Blank detail specification –
Sensing application –
Assessment level EZ
FOREWORD
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International Standard IEC 60738-1-4 has been prepared by IEC technical committee 40:
Capacitors and resistors for electronic equipment.
This second edition cancels and replaces the first edition issued in 1998. It constitutes a
technical revision.
This edition contains changes with respect to the referenced subclauses of the revised Generic
Specification IEC 60738-1.
This publication is to be read in conjunction with IEC 60738-1.

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The text of this standard is based on the following documents:
FDIS Report on voting
40/1877/FDIS 40/1894/RVD
Full information on the voting for the approval of this standard can be found in the report on
voting indicated in the above table.
The QC number that appears on the front cover of this publication is the specification number
in the IEC Quality Assessment System for Electronic Components (IECQ).
The list of all parts of the IEC 60738 series, under the (new) general title Thermistors – Directly
heated positive step-function temperature coefficient, can be found on the IEC website.
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• reconfirmed,
• withdrawn,
• replaced by a revised edition, or
• amended.
A bilingual version of this publication may be issued at a later date.

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INTRODUCTION
Blank detail specification
A blank detail specification is a supplementary document to the generic specification and
contains requirements for style and layout and minimum content of detail specifications. Detail
specifications not complying with these requirements shall not be considered as being in
accordance with IEC specifications nor shall they so be described.
In the preparation of detail specifications the content of IEC 60738-1:2006,1.4 shall be taken
into account.
The numbers between brackets on the first page correspond to the following information which
shall be inserted in the position indicated.
Identification of the detail specification
[1] The "International Electrotechnical Commission" or the National Standards Organization
under whose authority the detail specification is drafted.
[2] The IEC or National Standards number of the detail specification, date of issue and any
further information required by the national system.
[3] The number and issue number of the IEC or national generic specification.
[4] The IEC number of the blank detail specification.
Identification of the thermistor
[5] A short description of the type of thermistor.
[6] Information on typical construction (if applicable).
NOTE When the thermistor is not designed for use on printed boards, this should clearly be stated in the detail
specification in this position.
[7] Outline drawing with main dimensions which are of importance for interchangeability and/or
reference to the national or international documents for outlines. Alternatively, this drawing
may be given in an annex to the detail specification.
[8] Application or group of applications covered and/or assessment level.
[9] Reference data on the most important properties, to allow comparison between the various
thermistor types.
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[1] IEC 60738-1-4-XXX [2]
QC 440004
ELECTRONIC COMPONENTS OF ASSESSED IEC 60738-1-4 [4]
QUALITY IN ACCORDANCE WITH: QC 440004

[3] DIRECTLY HEATED POSITIVE
STEP-FUNCTION TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT THERMISTORS [5]
Outline drawing: [see 1.2] FOR SENSING APPLICATION
[. angle projection]
MODIFIED FERRO-ELECTRIC [6]
[7] CERAMIC MATERIAL
[Other shapes are permitted within the dimensions
given]
Assessment level: EZ [8]
[9]
Information on the availability of components
qualified to this detail specification is given in
the Register of Approvals.
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THERMISTORS –
DIRECTLY HEATED POSITIVE STEP-FUNCTION
TEMPERATURE COEFFICIENT –
Part 1-4: Blank detail specification –
Sensing application –
Assessment level EZ
1 General data
1.1 Method(s) of mounting (to be inserted)
(See IEC 60738-1:2006, 7.30).
1.2 Dimensions
(All dimensions are in millimetres or inches and millimetres; it shall be stated which dimensions
are suitable for gauging).
Dimensioned drawing(s) shall be given in the detail specification. If necessary, the dimensions
may be listed in tabular form with reference to styles or codes.
1.3 Coating
The detail specification shall state:
a) whether the thermistor is insulated or non-insulated;
b) the material;
c) the colour, if applicable.
1.4 Terminations
The detail specification shall state whether the terminations are suitable for soldering. If they
are not, suitable methods of connection shall be stated for example: welding, clamping or
crimping.
1.5 Flammability
The detail specification shall state whether the thermistor is actively or passively flammable if
applicable. The test method shall be given in the test schedule.
1.6 Resistance to solvents
The detail specification shall state whether the coating and the marking of the thermistor are
solvent resistant if applicable. The test methods shall be given in the test schedule.
1.7 Packaging
The detail specification shall give the following information (if required):
a) whether bulk packed or taped and if taped, drawing or references;
b) the dimensions of the immediate packaging and the number of thermistors packed;

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c) the dimensions of the outer package and the number of immediate packages;
d) methods of disposal of the packaging material.
1.8 Electrical data/Ratings and characteristics
The detail specification shall give units and tolerances or limiting values for the following
parameters. If necessary, electrical data may be listed in tabular form, with reference to styles
and codes.
Upper/Lower category temperatures (UCT/LCT);
Operating temperature range at maximum voltage;
Maximum voltage ( );
Umax.
Zero-power resistance (R );
T
Resistance R at T (if applicable, see IEC 60738-1:2006, Figure 2);
NF NF
Isolation voltage (insulated thermistors only);
Insulation resistance (insulated thermistors only);
Response time.
1.9 Normative references
The following referenced documents are indispensable for the application of this document. For
dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition of
the referenced document (including any amendments) applies.
IEC 60068-2-58: Environmental testing – Part 2-58: Tests – Test Td: Test methods for
solderability, resistance to dissolution of metallization and to soldering heat of surface
mounting devices (SMD)
IEC 60410:1973, Sampling plans and procedures for inspection by attributes
IEC 60738-1:2006, Thermistors – Directly heated positive step-function temperature
coefficient – Part 1: Generic specification
1.10 Marking
The marking of the thermistors and package containing the thermistors shall be in accordance
with the requirements of IEC 60738-1:2006, 5.2.
The details of the marking of the thermistors and package containing the thermistor shall be
given in full in the detail specification.
1.11 Ordering information
Orders for thermistors covered by this specification shall contain, in clear or in coded form, the
following minimum information:
a) style reference;
b) maximum continuous a.c. voltage;
c) number and issue reference of the detail specification;
, if applicable.
d) Minimum resistance R
min
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1.12 Additional information (not for inspection purposes)
1.13 Additional or increased severities or requirements to those specified in the
generic sectional specification
NOTE Additions or increased requirements should be specified only when essential.
2 Inspection requirements
2.1 Procedures
2.1.1 For qualification approval, the procedures shall be in accordance with the generic
specification IEC 60738-1:2006, 6.5.
2.1.2 For quality conformance inspection, the test schedules (tables 1 and 2) include sampling,
periodicity, severities and requirements. The formation of inspection lots is
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