A shunt resistor (1) includes: a resistance element (3); a first electrode (5A) and a second electrode (5B) coupled to both sides of the resistance element (3); a first fusion material (6A) and a second fusion material (6B) electrically coupled to the first electrode (5A) and the second electrode (5B), respectively, the first fusion material (5A) and the second fusion material (5B) haying electric conductivity; and at least one board (10) coupled to the first electrode (5A) and the second electrode 15B) by the first fusion material (6A) and the second fusion material (6B). The first fusion material (6A) is arranged in a first through-hole (7A) formed in the first electrode (5A) or the board (10), and the second fusion material (6B) is arranged it as second through-hole (7B) formed in the second electrode (5B) or the board (10).

A shunt resistor (1) includes: a resistance element (3); a first electrode (5A) and a second electrode (5B) coupled to both sides of the resistance element (3); a first fusion material (6A) and a second fusion material (6B) electrically coupled to the first electrode (5A) and the second electrode (5B), respectively, the first fusion material (5A) and the second fusion material (5B) haying electric conductivity; and at least one board (10) coupled to the first electrode (5A) and the second electrode 15B) by the first fusion material (6A) and the second fusion material (6B). The first fusion material (6A) is arranged in a first through-hole (7A) formed in the first electrode (5A) or the board (10), and the second fusion material (6B) is arranged it as second through-hole (7B) formed in the second electrode (5B) or the board (10).

A composite circuit protection device includes: a first positive temperature coefficient (PTC) component; a first voltage-dependent resistor (VDR); a second VDR; and a plurality of conductive leads that correspondingly connect to the first PTC component, the first VDR and the second VDR. The second VDR and the first PTC component are electrically connected in series, the first VDR is electrically connected to the series connection of the first PTC component and the second VDR in parallel, and the first VDR has a varistor voltage greater than that of the second VDR as determined at 1 mA.

Provided is a shunt resistor with an enhanced strength and reduced electrical resistance between a resistive element and terminals of the shunt resistor. This shunt resistor includes a first terminal and a second terminal each made of an electrically conductive metal material; and a resistive element disposed between the first terminal and the second terminal. The first terminal and the second terminal each have a through-hole, and the resistive element is embedded in the through-holes of the first terminal and the second terminal in a depth direction thereof. Regions connecting the resistive element to the first terminal and the second terminal each have an alloy portion formed along an inner peripheral surface of the through-hole.

Provided is a shunt resistor with an enhanced strength and reduced electrical resistance between a resistive element and terminals of the shunt resistor. This shunt resistor includes a first terminal and a second terminal each made of an electrically conductive metal material; and a resistive element disposed between the first terminal and the second terminal. The first terminal and the second terminal each have a through-hole, and the resistive element is embedded in the through-holes of the first terminal and the second terminal in a depth direction thereof. Regions connecting the resistive element to the first terminal and the second terminal each have an alloy portion formed along an inner peripheral surface of the through-hole.

According to some aspects of the present disclosure, a temperature sensor assembly includes a thermistor including a first lead and a second lead, and a nonconductive separator defining at least two channels, with the first lead positioned in a first one of the channels and the second lead positioned in a second one of the channels to electrically isolate the first lead from the second lead. The assembly also includes a cable including a first conductor wire and a second conductor wire, with the first conductor wire coupled to the first lead and the second conductor wire coupled to the second lead, and a tube at least partially enclosing the thermistor, the nonconductive separator, and at least a portion of the cable. Methods for connecting thermistors to cables are also disclosed.

According to some aspects of the present disclosure, a temperature sensor assembly includes a thermistor including a first lead and a second lead, and a nonconductive separator defining at least two channels, with the first lead positioned in a first one of the channels and the second lead positioned in a second one of the channels to electrically isolate the first lead from the second lead. The assembly also includes a cable including a first conductor wire and a second conductor wire, with the first conductor wire coupled to the first lead and the second conductor wire coupled to the second lead, and a tube at least partially enclosing the thermistor, the nonconductive separator, and at least a portion of the cable. Methods for connecting thermistors to cables are also disclosed.

A thermally protected metal oxide varistor includes a body, a first electrode, a thermal fuse, and a glue. The body is made up of a crystalline microstructure including zinc oxide mixed with one or more other metal oxides. The first electrode is located on one side of the body and is connected to a first lead wire. The thermal fuse is connected between the first electrode and the first lead wire. The glue is to be deposited over the thermal fuse as well as over a top portion of the first lead wire.

The present invention provides an electrode for an electrical device, the electrode comprising: a PTC element; a first terminal disposed on one main surface of the PTC element and extending in one direction; and a second terminal disposed on the other main surface of the PTC element and extending in a different direction from the first terminal.

The invention relates to a composite material strip for producing an electric component, in particular a resistor, in particular a low-resistance current-measuring resistor, comprising a first material strip (4) made of a copper-containing material, in particular a copper-containing conductor material, for later forming a first connection part of the electric component and comprising a second material strip (3) for later forming a second connection part of the electric component. The first material strip (4) and the second material strip (3) are electrically and mechanically connected together along a longitudinal seam, wherein the second material strip (3) consists of an aluminum-containing material, in particular an aluminum-containing conductor material. The invention further relates to a corresponding production method and to a corresponding component.