Why is resistivity inversely proportional to resistance for NTC semiconductors?

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Resistivity is inversely proportional to resistance in Negative Temperature Coefficient (NTC) semiconductors due to their unique conduction mechanisms. As temperature increases, the resistivity of NTC materials decreases, leading to lower resistance. This relationship is crucial for applications in temperature sensing and circuit protection. The conduction model of thermistors explains this behavior, highlighting the importance of temperature in determining electrical properties.

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  • Awareness of conduction models in thermistors
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for NTC semiconductors?
Why is resistivity inversely proportional to resistance for NTC semiconductors?
 
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homeworkhelpls said:
TL;DR Summary: for NTC semiconductors?

Why is resistivity inversely proportional to resistance for NTC semiconductors?
Can you link to a reference?
 
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Why is resistivity inversely proportional to temperature for NTC semiconductors?
That makes much more sense!
 

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