Typically, NTC thermistors are packaged in a Bulk package. In order to make things easier, it is included in the package Radial. Temperatures of 175°C provide reliable operation of NTC thermistors. It's best to operate NTC thermistors at -50°C for reliability. Each of these NTC thermistors has a total of 2 terminations. In order for NTC thermistors to work properly, they must have their 2 pins connected. There is no danger of the fuse element deteriorating beyond a certain current limit for NTC thermistors.
CL160 Features
2 Pins Package/Case: Bulk 5Ohm Resistance Current Rating of 2.8A 25% Tolerance
CL160 Applications
There are a lot of Thermometrics CL160 NTC Thermistors applications.
Temperature detection of battery cells
Temperature compensation of display contrast
Temperature compensation of display backlighting (CCFL)