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 PTC130 
 Temperature sensors 

Versatile PTC temperature sensor designed for circuit protection and reliable thermal monitoring across various electronics.

 Maximum precision
+/- 5,0°K

 Minimum temperature
-20°C

 Maximum temperature
+180°C

 Minimum dimensions
2,5 x 10

 Response time
Medium

 Self-heating
Low

 Price
Medium

Drift
Low

What is a PTC130 sensor ?Operating principleTechnical specificationsWiring configurationSelf-heatingApplication areas

What is a PTC130 sensor ?


The PTC130 is a positive temperature coefficient thermistor designed to detect and signal the exceedance of a predefined temperature limit, here approximately 130 °C.

Below this threshold, the resistance is low and stable; beyond it, it increases sharply, triggering a cutoff or alarm signal in the circuit.

These sensors are widely used for the thermal protection of electric motors, transformer windings, coils, and power supplies.

Operating principle


Unlike linear sensors (KTY, RTD), the PTC130 operates in threshold mode.

When the temperature reaches the nominal value, the resistance increases sharply — typically from 150 Ω to several kilo-ohms over a few degrees.

Typical behavior curve:

Temperature (°C) Resistance (Ω)
20 150
100 180
130 1 650
140 4 500
160 10 000
180 20 000

🧠 This rapid increase in resistance allows for triggering a command or cutting off a relay in case of overheating.

Technical specifications


Parameter Typical value
Nominal resNominal temperature (T_N) 130°C
Resistance at 25 °C (R_25) 150 Ω ±20 %
Resistance at T_N ≥ 1650 Ω
Maximum measuring current 2,5 mA
Electrical isolation ≥ 2,5 kV
Response time 3 to 5 s
Case Epoxy, glass or encapsulated ceramic

Wiring Configuration


Type Description

Precision

2-wire

Simple connection (series in the control circuit).

✅ Standard

Multiple chain

Several PTCs in series for multi-winding motors.

🏆 Industrial

Integrated

Stuck in the winding or encapsulated in resin.

💡 Engine protection

Self-heating


The recommended measurement current is very low (< 2.5 mA) so as not to influence the threshold behavior.

Self-heating is almost negligible, even at the limit temperature.

Application areas


⚙️ Protection of three-phase electric motors

🔋 Thermal monitoring of transformers and inductors

🧱 Temperature control in converters and inverters

🧠 Thermal safety devices (alarm, shutdown)

🚗 Protection of batteries or charging modules



Should I choose a PTC130 sensor ?

Strengths points

  • 💵 Economic solution
    → The PTC130 is an affordable sensor, making it a preferred choice for projects requiring large volumes without blowing the budget.
  • 🔋 Very low self-heating
    → Its design helps to limit the heat generated by the measurement current, ensuring stable accuracy over time.
  • 🔧 Reliability in Component Protection
    → Often used as protection against overheating, it provides additional safety for electronic circuits and motors.
PTC130 Sensors

Weaknesses points

  • 🌡️ Restricted temperature range
    → With a usage limit of around +150 °C, it is not suitable for high-temperature industrial environments.
  • 🛑 Not designed for very precise measurements
    → This sensor is mainly used for detecting thermal thresholds, but not for detailed temperature measurements.
  • ⏳ Limited measurement frequency
    → The PTC130 is not optimized for rapid and continuous measurements, which can be a hindrance in certain dynamic applications.

Useful information

Here is some useful information regarding the PTC130 sensors.

The protection PTCs like the PTC130 are defined according to the DIN 44081 / 44082 standard and are not classified into “classes A/B/C” like linear sensors. The key criterion is the switching point tolerance (Tₙ) – the temperature at which the resistance increases sharply.

Type PTC
Nominal temperature (Tₙ)
Tolerance (Tₙ)
Resistance at 25 °C (R25)
Resistance to Tₙ
Applicable standard
PTC 120 120 °C ±5 K 150 Ω ±20 % ≥ 1 650 Ω DIN 44081
PTC 130 130 °C ±5 K 150 Ω ±20 % ≥ 1 650 Ω DIN 44081
PTC 150 150 °C ±5 K 150 Ω ±20 % ≥ 1 650 Ω DIN 44082

🔹 The tolerances are measured around the switching point (Tₙ). The resistance remains low and nearly constant up to about 100 °C, then increases sharply by ±5 K around the threshold.

Unlike linear sensors, the PTC130 behaves like a thermal switch.

The simplified modeling of resistance as a function of temperature can be expressed as follows:

R(T) = ​{ R₀ × [1 + α(T - 25)] for T < T_N 

​ ​{ R_N × e^{β(T - T_N)} for T ≥ T_N

with: 

• R₀ = 150 Ω: resistance at 25°C

• α ≈ 3 × 10⁻³ K⁻¹ 

• R_N = 1650 Ω: nominal threshold resistance at 130°C 

• β ≈ 0.25 K⁻¹: exponential growth coefficient


🔹 Example 1: operation under normal conditions (80 °C)

R(80) = 150 × [1 + 3×10⁻³ × (80 - 25)] = 150 × 1.165 = 174.8 Ω

✅ Resistance ≈ 175 Ω → sensor "closed," no alarm.


🔹 Example 2: overheating operation (140 °C)

R(140) = 1650 × e^(0.25 × (140 - 130)) = 1650 × e^2.5 ≈ 1650 × 12.18 = 20100 Ω

✅ Resistance ≈ 20 kΩ → threshold exceeded, the protection system may trigger.


🔹 Practical notes

The PTC130 does not provide a "continuous" temperature value, but a threshold signal.

The change in resistance is often interpreted through a detection module or a PTC relay.

A series of multiple PTCs can be connected in series to monitor several windings at once.

The PTC130 is often used in a motor protection circuit associated with a PTC detection relay (compliant with DIN 44081/82).

When the sensor resistance exceeds approximately 1.5 kΩ, the relay cuts off the control circuit.

🔹 Typical components

Component Function
PTC130 Capteur de température seuil (≈130 °C)
PTC detection module or thermal relay
Analyse la résistance et ouvre le circuit au-delà du seuil
Power Supply (24 V DC)
Source du module de commande
Switch or dimmer
Coupure du moteur ou du système protégé
🔹 Schéma fonctionnel (ASCII)

+24 V │ [Relais PTC] │ ├────┴────┐ │ │ [PTC130] [PTC130] (en série, 1 par enroulement) │ │ └────┬────┘ │ GND

🔹 Principe de fonctionnement

1️⃣ Chaque PTC est placé dans l’enroulement du moteur.

2️⃣ Tant que T < Tₙ, les résistances sont faibles → le relais reste fermé.

3️⃣ Dès qu’un PTC atteint Tₙ ≈ 130 °C → sa résistance s’envole → le relais ouvre le circuit.

🔹 Bonnes pratiques

  • 🧩 Mesurer la résistance à 25 °C avant l’installation pour contrôle.
  • ⚡ Limiter le courant de test < 2,5 mA pour éviter l’auto-échauffement.
  • 🔄 Remplacer les PTC par paire ou par chaîne pour maintenir l’uniformité.
  • 💧 Éviter les immersions dans huile ou résine non compatibles électriquement.
  • 🧠 Utiliser un module de détection DIN certifié (ABB, Siemens, Schneider…).

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