For the TE Connectivity sensor NB‑PTCO‑150, if you observe exposed metal on the sensor (as shown in the image below) and are wondering whether this exposed metal is acceptable or not?
Please note that we have verified this with the manufacturer. According to their response, “The exposed metal is considered acceptable.
The exposed metal is considered acceptable. The fixing can be shifted backward by a maximum of one wire width (0.25 mm). So, the parts shown above are considered OK.
Applicable Part Numbers
| DigiKey Part Number | Manufacturer Part Number |
|---|---|
| 223-1773-ND | NB-PTCO-002 |
| 223-1809-ND | NB-PTCO-160 |
| 223-1775-ND | NB-PTCO-011 |
| 223-1797-ND | NB-PTCO-058 |
| 223-1808-ND | NB-PTCO-158 |
| 223-1794-ND | NB-PTCO-037 |
| 223-1813-ND | NB-PTCO-165 |
| 223-1804-ND | NB-PTCO-154 |
| 223-1803-ND | NB-PTCO-153 |
| 223-1814-ND | NB-PTCO-168 |
| 223-1815-ND | NB-PTCO-170 |
| 223-1774-ND | NB-PTCO-006 |
| 223-1807-ND | NB-PTCO-157 |
| 223-1792-ND | NB-PTCO-032 |
| 223-1817-ND | NB-PTCO-187 |
| 223-1791-ND | NB-PTCO-029 |
| 223-1790-ND | NB-PTCO-024 |
| 223-1796-ND | NB-PTCO-053 |
| 223-1822-ND | NB-PTCO-381 |
| 223-1811-ND | NB-PTCO-162 |
| 223-1818-ND | NB-PTCO-188 |
| 223-1793-ND | NB-PTCO-035 |
| 223-1820-ND | NB-PTCO-192 |
| 223-1795-ND | NB-PTCO-050 |
| 223-1801-ND | NB-PTCO-151 |
| 223-1802-ND | NB-PTCO-152 |
| 223-1816-ND | NB-PTCO-186 |
| 223-1810-ND | NB-PTCO-161 |
| 223-1789-ND | NB-PTCO-012 |
| 223-1799-ND | NB-PTCO-142 |
| 223-1800-ND | NB-PTCO-150 |
| 223-1798-ND | NB-PTCO-126 |
| 223-1819-ND | NB-PTCO-191 |
| 223-1812-ND | NB-PTCO-164 |
| 223-1823-ND | NB-PTCO-295 |
| 223-1825-2-ND | NB-PTCO-330 |
| 223-NB-PTCO-321TR-ND,223-NB-PTCO-321CT-ND,223-NB-PTCO-321DKR-ND | NB-PTCO-321 |
| 223-1806-ND | NB-PTCO-156 |
| 223-1821-ND | NB-PTCO-193 |
| 223-1805-ND | NB-PTCO-155 |