
POLY-FUSE® Resettable PTCs
Surface Mount > 1206L Series
1206L Series
Agency Approvals
AGENCY AGENCY FILE NUMBER
E183209
R50119118
RoHS
Description
The 1206L Series PTC provides surface mount overcurrent
protection for applications where space is at a premium
and resettable protection is desired.
Features
• RoHS compliant, lead-free
and halogen-free
• Fast response to fault
currents
• Low resistance
• Low-prole
• Compatible with high
temperature solders
• Compact design saves
board space
Applications
• USB peripherals
• Disk drives
• CD-ROMs
• Plug and play protection
for motherboards and
peripherals
• Mobile phones - battery
and port protection
• Disk drives
• PDAs / digital cameras
• Game console port
protection
1206L Series
Electrical Characteristics
Maximum Time
I
V
I
hold
(A)
1
1
1
1
Marking
C 0.20 0.42 24 10 0 0.6 8.00 0.10 0.650 2.60 X X
D 0.25 0.50 16 10 0 0.6 8.00 0.08 0.550 2.30 X X
E 0.35 0.75 6 10 0 0.6 8.00 0.10 0.300 1.20 X X
F 0.50 1. 0 0 6 100 0.6 8.00 0.10 0.150 0.70 X X
1
G 0.75 1.50 8 100 0.6 8.00 0.20 0.090 0.29 X X
1
H 1. 10 2.20 8 100 0.8 8.00 0.10 0.040 0.21 X X
1
K 1.50 3.00 8 100 0.8 8.00 0.30 0.040 0.12 X X
Part Number
1206L012 A 0.125 0.29 30 10 0 0.6 1.0 0 0.20 1.500 6.00 X X
1206L016 B 0.16 0.37 30 10 0 0.6 1.0 0 0.30 1.200 4.50 X X
1206L020
1206L025
1206L035
1206L035/16 J 0.35 0.75 16 10 0 0.6 8.00 0.10 0.300 1.20 X X
1206L050
1206L050/15 M 0.50 1. 0 0 15 10 0 0.6 8.00 0.10 0.150 0.75 X X
1206L075/13.2 G1 0.75 1.50 13.2 100 0.6 8.00 0.20 0.090 0.35 X X
1206L075/16 GF 0.75 1.50 16 100 0.6 8.00 0.20 0.090 0.290 X X
1206L075TH
1206L110TH
1206L150TH
1206L175 V 1.75 3.50 6 10 0 0.8 8.00 0.50 0.020 0.09 X X
1206L200 L 2.00 3.50 6 100 0.8 8.00 1.50 0.018 0.08 X X
I
= Hold current: maximum current device will pass without tripping in 20°C still air.
hold
= Trip current: minimum current at which the device will trip in 20°C still air.
I
trip
= Maximum voltage device can withstand without damage at rated current (I max)
V
max
= Maximum fault current device can withstand without damage at rated voltage (V
I
max
Caution: Operation beyond the specied rating may result in damage and possible arcing and ame.
1 Some older references to these devices may include “–C“ in the Part Number. The “–C“ should be omitted when placing new orders for the device.
(A)
trip
(Vdc)
max
I
(A)
max
P d
typ.
(W)
)
max
To Trip
Current
(A)
P d = Power dissipated from device when in the tripped state at 20°C still air.
= Minimum resistance of device in initial (un-soldered) state.
R
min
= Typical resistance of device in initial (un-soldered) state.
R
typ
= Maximum resistance of device at 20°C measured one hour after tripping or reflow
R
1max
Time
(Sec.)
soldering of 260°C for 20 sec.
Resistance
R
min
(Ω)
R
1max
(Ω)
Agency
Approvals
© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 11/05/13

POLY-FUSE® Resettable PTCs
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
0.1 110
Time in Seconds
Current in Amperes
1210L
0.05A
0.10A
0.20A
0.35A
0.50A
0.75A
0.75A/24
1. 10 A
1.50A
1.75A
2.00A
Surface Mount > 1206L Series
Temperature Rerating
Ambient Operation Temperature
-40°C -20°C 0°C 20°C 40°C 50°C 60°C 70°C 85°C
Part Number
1206L012 0.18 0.16 0.14 0.125 0.10 0.09 0.08 0.07 0.05
1206L016 0.22 0.20 0.18 0.16 0.14 0.12 0.10 0.09 0.08
1206L020 0.28 0.25 0.23 0.20 0.17 0.15 0.14 0.12 0.09
1206L025 0.37 0.33 0.29 0.25 0.22 0.20 0.17 0.15 0.12
1206L035 0.50 0.45 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.27 0.24 0.21 0.15
1206L035/16 0.50 0.45 0.40 0.35 0.30 0.27 0.24 0.21 0.15
1206L050 0.71 0.64 0.57 0.50 0.42 0.39 0.35 0.31 0.25
1206L050/15 0.71 0.64 0.57 0.50 0.42 0.39 0.35 0.31 0.25
1206L075/13.2 1. 14 1.04 0.88 0.75 0.65 0.59 0.54 0.49 0.41
1206L075/16 1. 0 1 0.94 0.86 0.75 0.65 0.60 0.54 0.46 0.37
1206L075TH 1.14 1.01 0.88 0.75 0.65 0.59 0.54 0.49 0.41
1206L110TH 1.52 1.37 1.25 1. 10 0.92 0.82 0.75 0.64 0.52
1206L150TH 2.18 1.94 1.72 1.50 1.28 1.17 1.06 0.96 0.77
1206L175 2.50 2.25 2.00 1.75 1.55 1.45 1.35 1.25 1. 1 0
1206L200 2.60 2.44 2.35 2.00 1.78 1.67 1.50 1.45 1.10
Notes: The temperature rerating data is only for reference, please contact Littelfuse technical support for detail temperature rerating information.
Hold Current (A)
Average Time Current Curves
0.12A
0.16A
0.20A
0.25A
0.35A, 0.35A/15V
0.50A, 0.50A/15V
100
10
1
Time in Seconds
0.1
0.01
0.1
Current in Amperes
0.75A
0.75A/13.2V
1.1A
1.5A
1.75A
2.0A
1206L
Temperature Rerating Curve
170%
150%
130%
110%
90%
70%
50%
Percentage of Rated Current
30%
10%
-40 -30 -20 -10 01020304050607080
0
Temperature (°C)
The average time current curves and Temperature Rerating curve performance is affected
by a number or variables, and these curves provided as guidance only. Customer must
verify the performance in their application.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc.
Revised: 11/05/13

POLY-FUSE® Resettable PTCs
Surface Mount > 1206L Series
Soldering Parameters
Condition Reflow
Peak Temp/ Duration Time 260°C / 10 Sec
Time above liquids (TAL) 220°C 60 Sec ~ 100 Sec
Preheat 120°C~ 180°C 50 Sec ~ 150 Sec
Storage Condition 0°C~35°C, 70%RH
• Recommended reow methods: IR, vapor phase oven, hot air
oven, N
• Recommended maximum paste thickness is 0.25mm (0.010 inch)
• Devices can be cleaned using standard industry methods and
solvents.
Note: If reow temperatures exceed the recommended prole,
environment for lead–free
2
devices may not meet the performance requirements.
260
220
180
120
Temperature (°C)
Preheating
0
50 to 150
Soldering Cooling
60 to 100
Time(s)
120
1206L Series
Physical Specifications
Terminal Material
Lead Solderability
Solder-Plated Copper (Solder Material:
Matte Tin (Sn))
Meets EIA Specication RS186-9E,
ANSI/J-STD-002 Category 3.
Environmental Specifications
Operating/Storage
Temperature
Maximum Device Surface
Temperature in Tripped
State
Passive Aging
Humidity Aging
Thermal Shock
Solvent Resistance
Vibration
Moisture Sensivity Level Level 1, J–STD–020C
-40°C to +85°C
125°C
+85°C, 1000 hours
-/+5% typical resistance change
+85°C, 85%, R.H.,1000 hours
-/+5% typical resistance change
MIL–STD–202, Method 107G
+85°C/-40°C 20 times
-30% typical resistance change
MIL–STD–202, Method 215
No change
MIL–STD–883C, Method 2007.1,
Condition A
No change
© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 11/05/13

Dimensions
MARKING CODE VARIES
WITH AMPERAGE RATING
(SEE ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS CHART)
SHOWN IS 1.0 AMP RATING
A
POLY-FUSE® Resettable PTCs
Surface Mount > 1206L Series
C
Top
View
Bottom
View
N
N
D
B
Pad
Layout
E
1.00 mm
(.040)
1.80 mm
(.071)
Side
View
1.80 mm
(.071)
A B C D E
Part
Number
1206L012
Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm Inches mm
Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max Min Max
0.03 0.06 0.65 1.45
1206L016 0.03 0.06 0.65 1.45
1206L020 0.02 0.04 0.5 1
1206L025 0.02 0.04 0.5 1
1206L035 0.02 0.03 0.45 0.75
1206L035/16 0.02 0.03 0.45 0.75
1206L050 0.02 0.03 0.45 0.75
1206L050/15 0.02 0.03 0.45 0.75
0.12 0.13 3 3.4 0.06 0.07 1. 5 1. 8
1206L075/13.2 0.03 0.05 0.75 1.25
1206L075/16 0.03 0.05 0.75 1.25
1206L075TH 0.02 0.03 0.45 0.75
1206L110TH 0.01 0.02 0.30 0.60
1206L150TH 0.02 0.04 0.50 1
1206L175 0.03 0.08 0.80 1. 8
1206L200 0.03 0.07 0.80 1. 6
0.01 0.03 0.25 0.75 0.002 0.018 0.05 0.45
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc.
Revised: 11/05/13

POLY-FUSE® Resettable PTCs
Surface Mount > 1206L Series
Part Ordering Number System
1206 L 380 /12 TH Y R
PACKAGING STYLE
R: Tape & Reel
SERIES
HOLD CURRENT CODE
I
HOLD
(Refer to Electrical Characteristics Table)
L: LITTELFUSE SURFACE MOUNT PPTC
SIZE
QUANTITY CODE: K=10,000 Y=4,000 W=3,000 P=2,000
THIN PROFILE
(Not applicable to all parts)
/XX: SPECIAL VOLTAGE RATING
(Not applicable to all parts. Refer
to Electrical Characteristics Table)
Packaging Options
Part Number Ordering Number Halogen Free I
1206L012 1206L012WR Ye s 0.125 012 Tape and Reel 3000 WR
1206L016 1206L016WR Ye s 0.16 016 Tape and Reel 3000 WR
1206L020 1206L020YR Ye s 0.20 020 Tape and Reel 4000 YR
1206L025 1206L025YR Ye s 0.25 025 Tape and Reel 4000 YR
1206L035 1206L035YR Ye s 0.35 035 Tape and Reel 4000 YR
1206L035/16 1206L035/16YR Yes 0.35 035 Tape and Reel 4000 YR
1206L050 1206L050YR Ye s 0.50 050 Tape and Reel 4000 YR
1206L050/15 1206L050/15YR Yes 0.50 050 Tape and Reel 4000 YR
1206L075/13.2 1206L075/13.2WR Yes 0.75 075 Tape and Reel 3000 WR
1206L075/16 1206L075/16WR Ye s 0.08 75 Tape and Reel 3,000 WR
1206L075TH 1206L075THYR Ye s 0.75 075 Tape and Reel 4000 YR
1206L110TH 1206L110THYR Yes 1. 10 110 Tape and Reel 4000 YR
1206L150TH 1206L150THWR Ye s 1.50 150 Tape and Reel 3000 WR
1206L175 1206L175PR Ye s 1.75 17 5 Tape and Reel 2000 PR
1206L200 1206L200PR Ye s 2.00 200 Tape and Reel 2000 PR
hold
(A) I
Code Packaging Option Quantity Quantity/Pack Code
hold
1206L Series
© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 11/05/13

POLY-FUSE® Resettable PTCs
Surface Mount > 1206L Series
Tape and Reel Specifications
TAPE SPECIFICATIONS: EIA-481-1 (mm)
Packaging Code “YR”:
1206L020
1206L025
1206L035
1206L035/16
1206L050
1206L050/15
1206L075TH
W 8.15+0.15-0.30 8.00+/- 0.30 8.15+0.15-0.30 H 16.0+/- 0.2
F 3.50+/- 0.05 3.50+/- 0.05 3.50+/- 0.05 W 9+/- 0.5
E
1
D
0
D
1
P
0
P
1
P
2
A
0
B
0
1.75+/- 0.10 1.75+/- 0.10 1.75+/- 0.10 D Ø 60.2+/−0.5
1.55+/- 0.05 1.55+/- 0.05 1.55+/- 0.05 F Ø 13.0+/- 0.5
1.00 (MIN) 1.00 (MIN) 1.00 (MIN) C Ø 178+/- 1.0
4.00+/- 0.10 4.00+/- 0.10 4.00+/- 0.10 H
4.00+/- 0.10 4.00+/- 0.10 4.00+/- 0.10 W
2.00+/- 0.05 2.00+/- 0.05 2.00+/- 0.05 W
1.95+/- 0.10 1.95+/- 0.10 1.95+/- 0.10 W
3.65+/- 0.10 3.65+/- 0.10 3.65+/- 0.10 W
T 0.25+/- 0.10 0.25+/- 0.10 0.25+/- 0.10
K
0
Leader
min.
Trailer
min.
0.87+/- 0.10 1.30+/- 0.10 1.70+/- 0.10
390 390 390
160 160 160
Packaging Code “WR”:
1206L012
1206L016
1206L110TH
Packaging Code “PR”:
1206L075/16
1206L150TH
1206L160
1206L175/13.2
1206L200
REEL DIMENSIONS:
EIA-481-1
(mm)
11+/- 0.5
1
2.5+0.5
1
3.0+0.5
2
4.0+0.5
3
5.0+0.5
4
H
P
1
P
0
T
A
0
D
0
D
2
K
0
B
0
P
2
E
1
W
4
F
W
W
3
D
C
W
2
F
W
1
H
1
W
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
© 2013 Littelfuse, Inc.
Revised: 11/05/13