The characteristics of the 0402 SMD NTC thermistors are equivalent to those of the 0603 (EIA 0201) case size products, supporting the design of even smaller communication modules and increasing the mounting density in mobile devices. Achieving these ratings in a 0402 component was made possible by further optimising both the source materials and the manufacturing process.
Mass production of the SMD NTC thermistor is scheduled to begin in July 2015.