TEMPERATURE SENSOR WITH LEAD WIRES

摘要

A thermistor 1 includes a thermistor body 2 and terminal electrodes 3a and 3b disposed at both ends of the thermistor body 2. A first lead 9a is longer than a second lead 9b. The first and second leads 9a and 9b include tips having inclined shapes that are cut such that metal lines 12a and 12b are surface-exposed, respectively. The thermistor body 2 is attached at a predetermined side position of the first lead 9a such that the first lead 9a and a side folding portion 5a of the terminal electrode 3a form a predetermined angle ¸. The terminal electrode 3a and the first lead 9a are connected to each other through solder 10a, and the second lead 9b and the terminal electrode 3b are connected to each other through solder 10b. This can prevent the occurrence of a mechanical stress even if an excessive thermal stress is applied. The temperature sensor with leads having stable electric connection with the temperature sensor that has satisfactory detection sensitivity and high reliability is achieved.