Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Features
ESD acc. to IEC 61000-4-2 level 4
(8 kV contact, 15 kV air discharge)
Surge current up to 1200 A
Bidirectional protection
No derating up to 125°C (for case sizes
≥
0603)
Fast response (< 0.5 ns)
RoHS-compatible
CT version suitable for lead-free soldering
PSpice simulation models available
Applications
ESD protection in mobile phones, cordless phones
and accessories
ESD protection in data bus applications
ESD protection in control electronics, detectors and
sensors, touch screens, plug-in cards, remote
controls
Design
Multilayer technology
Lack of plastic or epoxy encapsulation for
flammability rating better than UL 94 V-0
Termination (see “Soldering directions”):
CT types with nickel barrier terminations (AgNiSn),
recommended for lead-free soldering, and
compatible with tin/lead solder.
CN types with silver-palladium terminations
(AgPd) only suitable for reflow and wave soldering
with solder on tin/lead basis.
V/I characteristics and derating curves
V/I and derating curves are attached to the data sheet.
The curves are sorted by V
RMS
and then by case size,
which is included in the type designation.
Single chip
Internal circuit
Available case sizes:
EIA
0201
0402
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
2220
Metric
0603
1005
1608
2012
3216
3225
4532
5750
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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