Negative Temperature Co-efficient
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Large temperature sensitivity, of the order of -4% to -6% per °C.
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Available in many physical forms for temperature probe configurations.
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Thermistors are not subject to standards or constrained by material types. This gives many options for customization of mechanical and electrical characteristics.
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Tight tolerances available (typically +/-0.1°C, +/- 0.2°C and customized values).
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Interchangeable devices eliminate need for individual sensor calibrations.
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Standard two-wire connection system.
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Good electrical noise immunity.
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Easy to interface to electronic instrumentation.
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Can be customized to optimize thermal response.
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Relationship between resistance and temperature of NTC thermistor sensors can be modelled easily by standard equations.
Temperature range can be extended from -100°C to + 300°C with special constructions.