
Thermal Sensors Moxie®
Thermal Sensor MOXIE®
Moxies are a family of, variable resistance thermal sensors having a highly specific “transition region.” Within this transition region the devices typically exhibit a negative temperature coefficient ranging from 40% per °C to 200% per °C. Below the transition region they exhibit a linear “thermistor” characteristic of -2 to -4%/°C.
TS3
Applications
Sensors for temperature protection, control and limiting. Voltage, current and frequency limiters in electronics.
Examples: Overtemperature protector for power semi-conductors, such as transistors, power output stages, amplifiers.
Dimensions
TS3

TS3 B3

TS3 C3

Specifications
Type | Parameter | Temp, (°C) | Condition | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
TS3-57 | Resistance | 35 | Heating | 35 | 85 | 230 | k![]() |
Resistance | 57 | Heating | 1.0 | k![]() |
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Resistance | 75 | Heating | 15 | 45 | 100 | ![]() |
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Sensitivity (1) | 57 | Heating | 40 | 100 | % / °C | ||
Latching Current (2) | – | D.C. Volts | 0.6 | 1.8 | 3.2 | mA |
Type | Parameter | Temp, (°C) | Condition | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
TS3-60 | Resistance | 35 | Heating | 50 | 130 | 350 | k![]() |
Resistance | 60 | Heating | 5 | k![]() |
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Resistance | 75 | Heating | 20 | 75 | 250 | ![]() |
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Sensitivity (1) | 60 | Heating | 40 | 100 | % / °C | ||
Latching Current (2) | – | D.C. Volts | 0.6 | 1.6 | 2.8 | mA |
Type | Parameter | Temp, (°C) | Condition | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
TS3-65 | Resistance | 40 | Heating | 120 | 620 | 1700 | k![]() |
Resistance | 65 | Heating | 5.0 | k![]() |
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Resistance | 80 | Heating | 10 | 50 | 100 | ![]() |
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Sensitivity (1) | 65 | Heating | 80 | 200 | % / °C | ||
Latching Current (2) | – | D.C. Volts | 0.14 | 0.33 | 0.52 | mA |
Type | Parameter | Temp, (°C) | Condition | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
TS3-75 | Resistance | 55 | Heating | 40 | 80 | 300 | k![]() |
Resistance | 75 | Heating | 3.0 | k![]() |
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Resistance | 95 | Heating | 20 | 115 | 200 | ![]() |
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Sensitivity (1) | 75 | Heating | 50 | 70 | % / °C | ||
Latching Current (2) | – | D.C. Volts | 0.7 | 1.9 | 3.1 | mA |
Type | Parameter | Temp, (°C) | Condition | Min. | Typ. | Max. | Units |
TS3-85 | Resistance | 65 | Heating | 25 | 45 | 180 | k![]() |
Resistance | 85 | Heating | 1.5 | k![]() |
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Resistance | 100 | Heating | 75 | 150 | 330 | ![]() |
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Sensitivity (1) | 85 | Heating | 30 | 40 | % / °C | ||
Latching Current (2) | – | D.C. Volts | 1.4 | 2.0 | 2.6 | mA |
1 Sensitivity is defined as the percentage of resistance change per variation of 1†C in temperature.
2 Latching current is the smallest current that will cause the device to make changes in resistance while it’s cooling to a lower temp.
Typical Characteristics | TS3-XX | TS3-XXB3 |
Thermal Resistance (†C/W) | ||
– Die to tab (or casing) | 250 | 300 |
– Tab (or case) to air | 200 | 200 |
Time Constant (sec) | ||
– Air to tab (or casing) | 60 | 60 |
– Tab (or case) to die | 2.0 | 2.5 |
Shunt Capacitance (pF) | ||
– Lead to lead | 0.5 | 0.5 |
– Lead to tab (or casing) | 0.2 | 0.2 |
Dialectric Withstanding (V dc) | ||
– Lead to tab (or casing) | 600 | 600 |
Storage Temp. (†C) | 120 | 120 |
Solder Temp. | ||
(1/16” from case, 10 sec) | 260 | 260 |
Typical Response Characteristics |
TS3-57 | TS3-60 | TS3-65 | TS3-75 | TS3-85 |
Temp.Coef. (%/†C) | |||||
Pre-Transition | -2.0 | -2.5 | -4.0 | -3.5 | -3.0 |
Transition | -100 | -100 | -200 | -70 | -40 |
Post-Transition | -0.25 | -0.25 | -0.5 | -1.0 | -1.5 |
Equivalent Circuit

Power Derating Curves in Free Air


Response Characteristics

Ordering Information
Example [ TS3 57 B3 ] | ||
TS3 | XX | Mounting Tab |
Model | Temperature in †C | B3 or C3 |