Small Form Factor, Fast Time-to-Trip and Low Power Dissipation Make New Surface-Mount Device Suitable for Space-constrained Board Designs

MENLO PARK, Calif., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyco Electronics announced today the addition of a new industry-standard 0603 device to its popular line of surface-mount PolySwitch(TM) devices. The femtoSMDC016F device consumes less than half the board space of prior-generation devices and helps protect sensitive electronics from damage caused by overcurrent and overtemperature events. The device's fast time-to-trip and resettable functionality can help manufacturers reduce warranty costs and improve reliability of portable electronics such as:

• Mobile Phones
• MP3 Players
• PDAs
• Digital Cameras
• Portable Computers
• Flash Drives
• USB Thumb Drives
• LCDs
• Computer Peripherals
  

The new PolySwitch femtoSMDC016F device provides a smaller footprint than other surface-mount devices - measuring a mere 1.6mm x 0.8mm x 0.5mm. This offers designers flexibility in space-constrained applications. Rated at 9V, the device provides a hold current of 0.16A, a maximum fault current rating of 40A and a maximum resistance of 4.2 ohms. The femtoSMDC device's low power dissipation and fast time-to-trip (0.10 second at +25C and 1A) make it a logical solution for high-density board designs.

"This new surface-mount device complements and expands Tyco Electronics' broad line of PolySwitch overcurrent protection devices," said Jason Zhao, Surface-mount PPTC Product Manager. "Its small form factor accommodates the continuing miniaturization demands of the electronics industry and helps optimize board space."

The femtoSMDC016F device is terminated with nickel-tin finish for superior solderability and is compatible with high-volume assembly processes. The EIA-compliant device is halogen-free, RoHS compliant and UL and CSA certified. Production quantities are now available in tape and reel packages.

For further information or technical assistance, call (800) 227-7040, or visit www.circuitprotection.com.

    Price:              Available on request
    Availability:       All devices are available now.
    Delivery:           10 weeks ARO

ABOUT TYCO ELECTRONICS

Tyco Electronics Ltd. is a leading global provider of engineered electronic components, network solutions, specialty products and undersea telecommunication systems, with fiscal 2009 sales of US$10.3 billion to customers in more than 150 countries. We design, manufacture and market products for customers in a broad array of industries including automotive; data communication systems and consumer electronics; telecommunications; aerospace, defense and marine; medical; energy; and lighting. With approximately 7,000 engineers and worldwide manufacturing, sales and customer service capabilities, Tyco Electronics' commitment is our customers' advantage. More information on Tyco Electronics can be found at http://www.tycoelectronics.com/.

PolySwitch, Raychem, TE (logo) and Tyco Electronics are trademarks of the Tyco Electronics group of companies and its licensors.

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