MHP-TAM DEVICES:
MHP with Thermal Activation
The rapidly expanding market for ultra-thin portable
electronic devices, such as media tablets and ultra-
thin PCs, has created demand for very thin, low-profile,
lightweight and high-capacity Lithium Polymer (LiP) and
prismatic cells.
A new MHP (Metal Hybrid PPTC) device, the MHP-TAM
device, offers a 9V
DC
rating and a higher current rating
than typical battery strap devices. This helps them meet
the battery safety requirements of higher-capacity LiP
and prismatic batteries found in the latest tablet and
ultra-thin computing products. Hybrid MHP technology
connects a bimetal protector in parallel with a PPTC
(polymeric positive temperature coefficient) device. The
resulting MHP-TAM (Thermal Activation) series helps
provide resettable overtemperature protection, while
utilizing the PPTC device to act as a heater and to help
keep the bimetal latched until the fault is removed.
BENEFITS
• Capable of handling the higher voltages and battery
discharge rates found in high-capacity LiP and
prismatic cell applications
• Helps provide resettable overtemperature protection
in high-capacity LiP and prismatic cell applications
APPLICATIONS
Battery cell protection for high-capacity Lithium
Polymer and prismatic cells used in:
• Notebook PCs
• Ultra-book
• Tablets
• Smart phones
FEATURES
• 9V
DC
rating
• Two levels of current carrying capacity:
- Low current (nominal 6A hold current @25°C)
- High current (nominal 15A hold current @25°C)
• Multiple activation temperature ratings
(72°C, 77°C, 82°C, 85°C, 90°C)
• Compact size (L: 5.8mm x W: 3.85mm x H: 1.15mm)
allows for ultra-thin battery pack designs
RoHS Compliant, ELV Compliant
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MHP-TAM Devices:
MHP with Thermal Activation
Table M1 — Electrical Characteristics for MHP-TAM15 Series
Rating
[°C]
Model Number
MHP-TAM15-9-72
MHP-TAM15-9-77
MHP-TAM15-9-82
MHP-TAM15-9-85
MHP-TAM15-9-90
Nominal
72
77
82
85
90
Min
67
72
77
80
85
Operation
Temperature
[°C]
Max
77
82
87
90
95
Min
≥40
≥40
≥40
≥40
≥40
Reset
Temperature
[°C]
T
≥7
≥10
≥10
≥10
≥10
Reference Resistance
[mohms]
25°C
Typ
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
Max
5
5
5
5
5
Maximum breaking current 5V
DC
/ 80A (100 cycles)
Contact Rating 9V
DC
/ 25A (6000 cycles)
Table M2 — Electrical Characteristics for MHP-TAM6 Series
Rating
[°C]
Model Number
MHP-TAM6-9-72
MHP-TAM6-9-77
MHP-TAM6-9-82
MHP-TAM6-9-85
Nominal
72
77
82
85
Min
67
72
77
80
Operation
Temperature
[°C]
Max
77
82
87
90
Min
≥40
≥40
≥40
≥40
Reset
Temperature
[°C]
T
≥7
≥10
≥10
≥10
Reference Resistance
[mohms]
25°C
Typ
10
10
10
10
Max
15
15
15
15
Maximum breaking current 5V
DC
/ 40A (100 cycles)
Contact Rating 9V
DC
/ 12A (6000 cycles)
T is the minimum temperature differential between the actual operation temperature of the device and the reset temperature
Table M3 — Dimensions in Millimeters and Mechanical Characteristics
A
Min
mm:
10.9
Max
11.4
B
Max
1.15
Min
3.75
C
Max
3.85
Min
2.6
D
Max
2.8
Min
2.6
E
Max
2.8
A
D
4-ø0.4
5.8
E
2.5 1.2
1.2 2.5
C
0.7
0.10 0.01
0.1
(0.2)
0.7
0.10 0.01
0.1
(0.2)
B
B
A
C
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1.2
D
E
RoHS Compliant, ELV Compliant
MHP-TAM Devices:
MHP with Thermal Activation
Figures M1-M2 — Hold Current vs. Temperature Curves (Typical)
Figure M1
10
9
8
7
MHP-TAM6 Series
A = MHP-TAM6-9-72
B = MHP-TAM6-9-77
C = MHP-TAM6-9-82
D = MHP-TAM6-9-85
Current (A)
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
20
30
40
50
60
70
80
D
A
C
B
Temperature (°C)
Figure M2
22
20
18
16
MHP-TAM15 Series
A = MHP-TAM15-9-72
B = MHP-TAM15-9-77
C = MHP-TAM15-9-82
D = MHP-TAM15-9-85
E = MHP-TAM15-9-90
Current (A)
14
12
10
8
6
4
2
0
20
E
D
A
C
B
30
40
50
60
70
80
Temperature (°C)
RoHS Compliant, ELV Compliant
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MHP-TAM Devices:
MHP with Thermal Activation
Physical Characteristics
Terminals
Molding Plastic
Copper Alloy
LCP (Liquid Crystal Polymer)
RoHS and Halogen-Free Compliance
RoHS Compliant
Halogen Free per IEC 61249-2-21
Storage Conditions
Device must be stored in the original, unopened bag.
Suggested storage temperature (except for packaging material)
Temperature: -10°C - 40°C
Humidity: 75%RH (max)
The following environments should be avoided for storage:
Areas with salt air or with corrosive gas, such as Cl
2
, H
2
S, NH
3
, SO
2
and NO
x
.
Areas exposed to direct sunlight.
Areas outside of the suggested storage temperature range, as indicated above.
Precautions for Handling
The device is composed of plastic parts, please do not clamp or dent the housing with a tool as this might cause a resistance increase and product
damage.
When welding product terminals or mounting the breaker on a battery (cell), please be careful not to apply excessive bending, twisting or force on
the product and terminals. The excessive stress might cause a resistance increase or product damage.
Please refer to following cautions:
1. Do not apply more than 10N bend force to product. (Fig. M3)
2. Do not apply more than 1.5cN/m twist torque to the product. (Fig. M4)
3. Do not apply more than 20N deflection force to product. (Fig. M5)
4. Do not apply more than 2N force to the terminals. (Fig. M6)
5. Do not apply more than 0.6cN/m twisting torque to the terminals. (Fig. M7)
6. Do not bend the terminal base more than 45° when the product is mounted in a fixed position. (Fig. M8)
Figure M3
Figure M4
Figure M5
Figure M6
Figure M7
45°
Figure M8
45°
45°
45°
45°
45°
45°
45°
45°
45°
45°
45°
Product terminals can be welded using direct welding and series welding methods. In either case, please use a suitable jig so that the device will
not be subjected to the stress conditions listed above.
Pull strength and detach strength of the terminal welds are per user requirements. However, if the welding is controlled by resistance, the
measurement should be made as close as possible to the weld point by a “4-point clip method” using milliohm meter to ensure accuracy.
Avoid putting stress on the device, as listed above, when a jig, fitting or additional welding process is used. Please reconfirm the resistance value
whenever a new process is added.
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RoHS Compliant, ELV Compliant
MHP-TAM Devices:
MHP with Thermal Activation
Table M4 — Packaging and Marking Information
Part Number
MHP-TAM 15 Series
MHP-TAM15-9-72
MHP-TAM15-9-77
MHP-TAM15-9-82
MHP-TAM15-9-85
MHP-TAM15-9-90
MHP-TAM 6 Series
MHP-TAM6-9-72
MHP-TAM6-9-77
MHP-TAM6-9-82
MHP-TAM6-9-85
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
—
—
—
—
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
Lot ID#, Control# & Co. Logo, Product #
Lot ID#, Control# & Co. Logo, Product #
Lot ID#, Control# & Co. Logo, Product #
Lot ID#, Control# & Co. Logo, Product #
UL & cUL File No. E349829;
CB File No. US-23966-M1-UL
UL & cUL File No. E349829;
CB File No. US-23966-M1-UL
UL & cUL File No. E349829;
CB File No. US-23966-M1-UL
UL & cUL File No. E349829;
CB File No. US-23966-M1-UL
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
1,000
—
—
—
—
—
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
20,000
Lot ID#, Control# & Co. Logo, Product #
Lot ID#, Control# & Co. Logo, Product #
Lot ID#, Control# & Co. Logo, Product #
Lot ID#, Control# & Co. Logo, Product #
Lot ID#, Control# & Co. Logo, Product #
UL & cUL File No. E349829;
CB File No. US-24160-UL
UL & cUL File No. E349829;
CB File No. US-24160-UL
UL & cUL File No. E349829;
CB File No. US-24160-UL
UL & cUL File No. E349829;
CB File No. US-24160-UL
UL & cUL File No. E349829;
CB File No. US-24160-UL
Bag Quantity
T & R Quantity
Standard
Package
Part Marking
Agency Recognition
Table M5 — Ordering Information
Bag
Box
1,000
20,000
pieces
pieces
RoHS Compliant, ELV Compliant
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