Temperature coefficient

Negative temperature coefficient (NTC)

Positive temperature coefficient (PTC)

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What is a negative temperature coefficient (NTC)?If an electrical resistor has a lower resistance at higher temperatures, it has a negative temperature coefficient (NTC).
Which components usually have a negative temperature coefficient?Usually, thermistors have a negative temperature coefficient.
What is a positive temperature coefficient (PTC)?If an electrical resistor has a higher resistance at higher temperatures, it has a positive temperature coefficient (PTC).
Which components usually have a positive temperature coefficient?Usually, metallic conductors have a positive temperature coefficient.