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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Apr. 24, 2012
Filed:
Nov. 06, 2006
Arata Tanaka, Ryugasaki, JP;
Hiroyuki Koyama, Narita, JP;
Haruhisa Miyagi, Yachiyo, JP;
Tyco Electronics Japan G.K., Kawasaki-shi, JP;
Abstract
There is provided a PTC device which allows compact connection as much as possible. Such PTC device includes a polymer PTC element () including (A) a polymer PTC component () an electrically conductive filler, and a polymer material; and (B) a metal electrode () placed on at least one surface of the polymer PTC component. Also present are a lead () of which at least a part is positioned on the metal electrode of the PTC element; a protective coating () which surrounds an exposed area of the PTC element, and a hardened solder paste which is present as a connection area () which electrically connects the metal electrode and said at least a part of the lead.