The new VT Series device provides reliable, noncycling
protection against overcharging and short circuits events
for rechargeable battery cells where resettable protection
is desired.
Features
• RoHS compliant and
• Compact design saves
lead–free
• Weldable Nickel terminals
• Low resistance
• Slim, low profile design
Agency Approvals
AGENCYAGENCY FILE NUMBER
E183209
Applications
• Rechargeable battery cell
protection
R50119583
- Mobile phones
- Laptop computers
Electrical Characteristics
Maximum Time
d
Current
(A)
To Trip
Time
(Sec.)
Part Number
I
hold
(A)
I
(A)
V
trip
(Vdc)
max
I
(A)
max
P
max.
(W)
16VT1701.703.40161001.48.503.000.0300.0520.105
16VT170XS1.703.40161001.48.503.000.0300.0520.105
16VT1751.753.80161001.49.003.000.0250.0450.090
16VT175S1.753.80161001.49.003.000.0250.0450.090
16VT175L1.753.80161001.49.003.000.0250.0450.090
16VT175XL1.753.80161001.48.755.000.0290.0510.102
16VT175EL1.753.60161001.48.755.000.0290.0510.102
16VT175NEL1.753.60161001.48.755.000.0290.0510.102
16VT2002.004.50161001.510.004.000.0210.0390.080
16VT200S2.004.50161001.510.004.000.0210.0390.080
16VT200UL2.004.70161001.510.005.000.0220.0390.076
16VT2102.104.70161001.510.005.000.0180.0300.060
16VT210S2.104.70161001.510.005.000.0180.0300.060
16VT210SS2.104.70161001.510.005.000.0180.0300.060
16VT210L2.104.70161001.510.005.000.0180.0300.060
16VT210NL2.104.70161001.510.005.000.0180.0350.065
16VT210UL2.104.70161001.510.005.000.0180.0350.065
16VT2402.405.40161001.512.004.000.0150.0260.052
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.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/VT.html for current information.
)
max
Revised: June 4, 2010
= 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.
129
R
(Ω)
min
Resistance
R
typ
(Ω)
board space
R
1max
(Ω)
Agency
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VT Series
VT Series
POLYFUSE® Resettable PTCs
Axial Lead Battery Strap Type > VT Series
Temperature Rerating
Ambient Operation Temperature
-40°C-20°C0°C23°C40°C50°C60°C70°C85°C
Part NumberHold Current (A)
16VT1703.202.702.201.701.301.000.800.500.10
16VT170XS3.202.702.201.701.301.000.800.500.10
16VT1753.202.702.201.751.301.000.800.500.10
16VT175S3.202.702.201.751.301.000.800.500.10
16VT175L3.202.702.201.751.301.000.800.500.10
16VT175XL3.202.702.201.751.301.000.800.500.10
16VT175EL3.202.702.201.751.301.000.800.500.10
16VT175NEL3.202.702.201.751.301.000.800.500.10
16VT2003.703.202.602.001.501.200.900.500.10
16VT200S3.703.202.602.001.501.200.900.500.10
16VT200UL3.703.202.602.001.501.200.900.500.10
16VT2104.103.502.902.101.601.301.000.700.10
16VT210S4.103.502.902.101.601.301.000.700.10
16VT210SS4.103.502.902.101.601.301.000.700.10
16VT210L4.103.502.902.101.601.301.000.700.10
16VT210NL4.103.502.902.101.601.301.000.700.10
16VT210UL4.103.502.902.101.601.301.000.700.10
16VT2404.403.703.102.401.801.501.200.900.10
Average Time Current Curves
1.70 A
1.75 A
2.00 A
2.10 A
2.40 A
10
1
Time in Seconds
0.1
0.01
1101001000
Current in Amperes
VT
Temperature Rerating Curve
200%
170%
150%
130%
110%
90%
70%
50%
Percentage of Rated Current
30%
10%
-40 -30 -20 -10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 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.