The new LT Series device provides reliable, noncycling
protection against overcharging and short circuits events
for rechargeable battery cells where resettable protection
is desired.
Features
• Low resistance
• Provides overcurrent
protection at 100°C
trip temperature
Agency Approvals
AGENCYAGENCY FILE NUMBER
E183209
R50119583
• RoHS compliant and
lead–free
• Weldable Nickel terminals
• Compact design saves
board space
Applications
• Rechargeable battery cell
protection
- Mobile phones
- Laptop computers
Electrical Characteristics
Part Number
I
hold
(A)
I
(A)
V
trip
(Vdc)
max
I
(A)
max
P
max.
(W)
Maximum Time
d
Current
(A)
To Trip
Time
(Sec.)
R
(Ω)
min
Resistance
R
typ
(Ω)
R
1max
(Ω)
15LT0700.71.5151001.03.505.000.1000.2000.340
15LT070S0.71.5151001.03.505.000.1000.2000.340
24LT1001.02.5241001.55.007.000.0700.1300.260
24LT100S1.02.5241001.55.007.000.0700.1300.260
24LT100SS1.02.5241001.55.007.000.0700.1300.260
24LT1801.83.8241002.09.002.900.0400.0680.120
24LT180S1.83.8241002.09.002.900.0400.0680.120
24LT180SS1.83.8241002.09.002.900.0400.0680.120
24LT1901.94.2241001.910.003.000.0300.0570.100
24LT190S1.94.2241001.910.003.000.0300.0570.100
24LT2602.65.2241002.313.05.00.0250.0420.076
24LT3003.06.3241002.015.04.00.0150.0310.055
24LT3103.16.0241002.516.05.00.0180.0300.055
24LT3403.46.8241002.717.05.00.0160.0270.050
Items with S and SS at end of part number identify items with slit lead option. See Dimension Drawing and Part Ordering Number System sections of this document for more information.
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
= Power dissipated from device when in the tripped state at 20°C still air.
P
d
= Minimum resistance of device in initial (un-soldered) state.
R
min
)
max
= 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
soldering of 260°C for 20 sec.
Caution: Operation beyond the specified rating may result in damage and possible arcing
and flame.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/LT.html for current information.
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POLYFUSE® Resettable PTCs
Axial Lead Battery Strap Type > LT Series
Temperature Rerating
Ambient Operation Temperature
-40°C-20°C0°C20°C40°C50°C60°C70°C85°C
Part NumberHold Current (A)
15LT0701.201.090.850.700.500.450.350.280.16
15LT070S1.201.090.850.700.500.450.350.280.16
24LT1001.861.601.401.000.800.700.600.440.23
24LT100S1.861.601.401.000.830.700.600.440.23
24LT100SS1.861.601.401.000.830.700.600.440.23
24LT1803.132.682.201.801.331.100.900.650.36
24LT180S3.132.682.201.801.331.100.900.650.36
24LT180SS3.132.682.201.801.331.100.900.650.36
24LT1903.322.862.401.901.481.251.100.790.43
24LT2604.303.723.102.601.981.691.401.110.60
24LT3005.104.403.703.002.301.951.601.250.69
24LT3105.364.583.703.102.362.011.701.300.71
24LT3405.524.794.003.402.602.241.901.510.78
Average Time Current Curves
1.80 A
0.70 A
1.00 A
1.90 A
2.60 A
3.00 A
3.10 A
3.40 A
10
1
Time in Seconds
0.1
0.01
1101001000
Current in Amperes
LT
Temperature Rerating Curve
190%
170%
150%
130%
110 %
90%
70%
50%
Percentage of Rated Current
30%
10%
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 506070 80
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.