Integrated busbar frame for ceramic positive temperature coefficient heaters

A self-regulating heating cable comprising:

• a conductive bus-frame including a first frame element and a second frame element,
• the first frame element including a first stem extending along a length of the first frame element and a first chip tab integral with and extending outward from the first stem;
• the second frame element disposed parallel to the first frame element and including a second stem extending along a length of the second frame element and a second chip tab integral with and extending outward from the second stem;
• and
• a ceramic positive temperature coefficient (PTC) chip disposed between and retained by the first chip tab and the second chip tab to create an electrical pathway from the first frame element through the first chip tab, the PTC chip, and the second chip tab to the second frame element.