What is the correct circuit symbol for a thermistor?

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The correct circuit symbol for a thermistor is not universally fixed, as variations exist in its representation. Commonly, the symbol resembles a resistor with an arrow through it, which is also used for variable resistors or rheostats. Vishay utilizes a specific symbol for their thermistors, often depicted with a circle around it, indicating the resistance at a given temperature. The orientation of the line in the symbol does not significantly affect its meaning, leading to multiple acceptable representations.

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I came across a few variations of the circuit symbol for thermistor. I've attached one below.
I'm more used to the version with horizontal line at bottom left and rise to the top right. Is there any fixed or correct version? Or are all equally correct? i.e. the orientation of the line doesn't matter?
 

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xunxine said:
I came across a few variations of the circuit symbol for thermistor. I've attached one below.
I'm more used to the version with horizontal line at bottom left and rise to the top left. Is there any fixed or correct version? Or are all equally correct? i.e. the orientation of the line doesn't matter?

I use that symbol for MOVs (metal-oxide varistors for surge clamping). I prefer more of a resistor symbol with an arrow through it for a thermistor.

Vishay seems to use that symbol for their thermistors, though.
 
Seems like we always drew a circle around it and made a note of the resistance @ temp.
 
Corrected above: I'm more used to the version with horizontal line at bottom left and rise to the top right.

For the diagram of resistor with an arrow through it, i learned it as a variable resistor or rheostat.
I didn't know there's a symbol for MOVs.
 
Most likely this can only be answered by an "old timer". I am making measurements on an uA709 op amp (metal can). I would like to calculate the frequency rolloff curves (I can measure them). I assume the compensation is via the miller effect. To do the calculations I would need to know the gain of the transistors and the effective resistance seen at the compensation terminals, not including the values I put there. Anyone know those values?

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