BS EN 60738-1:2006+A1:2009

What is BS EN 60738-1 – Generic specification for thermistors about?

BS EN 60738-1 is an international standard that focuses on generic specifications for thermistors and positive temperature coefficients.

BS EN 60738-1 describes terms and methods of testing for positive step-function temperature coefficient thermistors, insulated and non-insulated types typically made from ferroelectric semiconductor materials.

BS EN 60738-1 establishes standard terms, inspection procedures, and methods of test for use in detailed specifications for Qualification Approval and Quality Assessment Systems for electronic components.

Who is BS EN 60738-1 - Generic specification for thermistors for?

BS EN 60738-1 on generic specifications for thermistors is useful for:

• Home appliances manufacturing companies
• Industrial equipment manufacturing units
• Manufacturers and suppliers of thermistors
• Dealers and distributors of thermistors
• Test providers for thermistors
• Food & Beverage industry

Why should you use BS EN 60738-1 - Generic specification for thermistors?

Thermistors consist of a small bead resistor and two wires which can be connected to an electrical circuit, a temperature change will mean there is a change in resistance in the resistor which can be detected and measured by the electrical output of the circuit.

BS EN 60738-1 lays down the technicalities to carry out testing of the directly heated positive step-function temperature coefficients. It specifies the electrical characteristics, which helps the thermistors to sustain in different climatic conditions.

BS EN 60738-1 gives you the quality assessment procedures, which helps users in improving the quality of thermistors. It also describes the test procedures and test methods which are easy to follow for its users for conducting the test, which enables them to verify the performance of thermistors.