NTC thermistors are packaged as a Tape and Reel. The 0402 package contains it for your convenience. NTC thermistors are capable of reliable operation at a maximum operating temperature of 150°C. In order to ensure reliability, NTC thermistors can be operated at a minimum temperature of -55°C. Total number of terminations on these NTC thermometers is 2. To make an NTC thermistor work properly, it needs to have the 2 pins connected. It is able to absorb power dissipation from 0.06W.
NB23NE0473JBB Features
2 Pins Package/Case: Tape and Reel 47000Ohm Resistance Rated Power Dissipation: 0.06W 5% Tolerance
NB23NE0473JBB Applications
There are a lot of AVX Corporation NB23NE0473JBB NTC Thermistors applications.
Temperature compensation of display backlighting (CCFL)