TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
May 23, 2012 Featuring plastic box-like package for -40 to 85°C operation, PolySwitch(TM) LVB125 provides resettable circuit protection for product assemblies utilizing potting or encapsulating compounds. When installed on primary side of circuit, in proximity to potential heat-generating components, device protects against damage caused by overcurrent and overtemperature conditions. Thermally active, flame-resistant unit is rated at 240 Vac, permits max voltages up to 265 Vac, and offers 1.25 A hold current.

Carlo GAVAZZI Automation Components    Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Apr 10, 2012 Approved per UL 1449 3rd Edition and EN61643-11, DSF-PV Surge Arresters feature Type 2 (Class C) protection from transient over-voltage due to indirect atmospheric discharge and switching actions. Internal varistors are protected against any leakage current that would otherwise damage or cause premature aging when nominal DC voltage is temporarily exceeded. Compliant with EN50539-11 and French standard UTE#C 6-740-5, devices also offer voltage-free contacts for remote status monitoring.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Mar 12, 2012 Combining bimetal protector in parallel with polymeric positive temperature coefficient device, MHP-SA50-400-M5 provides overcharge protection in multi-cell lithium battery applications. Resettable Metal Hybrid PPTC device has 50 A/400 Vdc max rating and 50 A hold current on main line. With Smart Activation feature, device can be activated electronically with as little as 3 A via signal line. Applications include cordless power tools, light electric vehicles, and energy storage systems.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Feb 16, 2012 Suited for consumer, auto, and other markets with products using high-speed interfaces such as USB 3.0/2.0, HDMI, eSATA, DisplayPort, and Thunderbolt, single- and multi-channel devices help protect against damage caused by ESD, surge, and cable discharge events. Respective bi- and uni-directional capacitance values of 0.10 and 0.20 pF typ delivers to low insertion loss, which helps maintain signal integrity. All devices deliver ESD protection of 20 kV air and contact discharge.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Nov 08, 2011 Housed in LLP2510 package measuring 2.5 x 1.0 x 0.55 mm, Model VBUS54ED-FBL features low maximum leakage current of less than 0.1 µA at working voltage of 5.5 V. Four-line array offers breakdown voltage of 7.9 V at 1 mA and max clamping voltage of 12.5 at 2 A. Compliant with RoHS 2002/95/EC and WEEE 2002/96/EC, Pb-free device provides transient protection for data lines as per IEC 61000 4 2 (ESD) at 15 kV and is suitable for USB 3.0, HDMI, DisplayPort, eSATA, and 1394/Firewire applications.

Texas Instruments, Inc. (TI)    Dallas, TX 75243-4136
Sep 26, 2011 Supplied in 10-pin, 4 mm² DSQ SON package, TPD4S014 integrates 4 types of USB 2.0 chip protection: ESD, over-temperature, under-voltage (below 2.8 V), and over-voltage (above 6.15 V). Chip can be implemented in design configurations that require small footprint and covers all 4 USB 2.0 channels: D+, D-, VBUS, and ID. Compatible with Full and High Speed specifications, product supports data rates up to 480 Mbps and offers immunity of +8 kV contact discharge and +15 kV air-gap discharge.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Jul 18, 2011 Comprised of 20 AC/DC fuses with current ratings from 0.5-20.0 A, 2410SFV series helps provide secondary-side circuit protection in high-voltage, high-current designs. Products come in 6.1 x 2.5 mm SMD package and offer nominal cold resistance (DCR) from 0.0034-0.231 ohms as well as high-interrupt current from 50-300 A. Rated from -55 to +125°C, fuses provide inrush current withstand capability that minimizes nuisance tripping during transient overload conditions.

Vishay Intertechnology, Inc.    Malvern, PA 19355 2143
Apr 08, 2011 Designed to protect USB-OTG ports against transient voltage signals, Model VBUS053CZ-HAF provides 3 lines of USB ESD protection at 5.5 V working range and 1 line of VBUS protection at 28 V working range. Unit features low max leakage current of 0.085 µA at 3.3 V and 1 µA at 5.5 V. Housed in lead-free LLP75-7L package, device provides transient protection as per IEC 61000-4-2 at 15 kV contact and 15 kV air discharge as well as surge current protection in accordance with IEC 6100-4-5 from 3 A.

Supertex Inc.    Sunnyvale, CA 94619
Mar 01, 2011 Supplied in DFN package, MD0105 consumes 200 µA while protecting receiver circuitry of ultrasound systems against high-voltage transmitter pulses. Bi-directional NC switch, governed by control that monitors voltage drop across terminals A and B, opens when voltage difference exceeds ±2.0 V and does not close until cross-terminal voltage drops below 2.0 V. IC replaces discrete transmit/receive solution and does not require requires diode bridges, inductors, resistors, or power rails.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Jan 20, 2011 Designed to preserve picture quality while maintaining ESD protection, Model ESDAXLC6-1MY2 places 0.35 pF max loading on signal line, which provides signal bandwidth of 6-7 GHz, allowing 2.7 Gbps data streams of DisplayPort interface to pass through without distortion. IC also protects HDMI, USB3.0, and eSATA interfaces, which have similar data rates. Occupying 0.6 mm² of PCB space, device allows equipment to withstand ESD event up to ±8 kV in direct contact with signal conductor.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Nov 18, 2010 Intended for high-rate-discharge battery applications rated above 30 Vdc/30 A, MHP30-36 delivers hybrid circuit protection by combining bimetal protector in parallel with polymeric positive temperature coefficient (PPTC) device. Integrated solution provides resettable overcurrent protection and utilizes resistance of PPTC device to help prevent arcing in bimetal protector at higher currents while also heating bimetal to keep it open and latched. Hold current is 30 A.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Nov 12, 2010 Intended for high-rate-discharge battery applications, MHP30-36 has 36 Vdc/100 A max rating and time-to-trip of under 5 sec @ 100 A and 25°C. Metal Hybrid PPTC (MHP) technology, which uses hybrid circuit protection approach that combines bimetal protector in parallel with polymeric positive temperature coefficient device, provides resettable overcurrent protection and arc suppression. Hold current is 30 A, and initial resistance is under 2 mW.

TE Connectivity Ltd.    Berwyn, PA 19312
Nov 12, 2010 Intended for automotive and industrial applications, Reflowable Thermal Protection Device withstands multiple reflow passes with peak temperatures exceeding 200°C, yet will open in field when it detects temperatures above 200°C. Surface mount Model RTP200 protects against thermal-runaway damage caused by capacitors, ICs, and other power components that can crack and fail. RoHS-compliant unit features 1.2 mW series resistance and DC-interrupt ratings of 200 A at 16 Vdc and 100 A at 32 Vdc.

Cooper Bussmann    Chicago, IL 60706-4792
Sep 28, 2010 Finger-safe to IP20, Compact Circuit Protector prevents contact with live components. DIN rail mount unit includes lockout/tagout capability, positive visible circuit isolation via disconnect switch, and local or remote open fuse indication. Short-circuit current rating of 200 kA with Class CC fuses minimizes requirements for personal protective equipment. If required, optional wired remote open fuse indication can be utilized to signal PLC and open contactor to de-energize all phases.

Littelfuse, Inc.    Des Plaines, IL 60016
Sep 13, 2010 Supplied in SOT-89 package, PLED5HT Series maintains LED string brightness while providing reliability for outdoor and high-intensity LED applications with current draw up to 700 mA. Voltage-triggered electronic shunt device provides current bypass in case of single LED failing into open circuit condition, ensuring against loss of entire string due to one LED failure. RoHS-compliant product also protects against ESD events and accidental reverse battery or power connection.

Bourns, Inc.    Riverside, CA 92507 2129
Sep 09, 2010 Bourns® Transient Blocking Unit (TBU(TM))-CA Series stops damaging currents from reaching protected circuits in less than 1 µsec. Suited for industrial and telecommunications applications, bidirectional and resettable electronic current limiters (ECLs) protect against faults caused by short circuits, AC power cross, induction, and lightning surges within rated limits. There are 5 impulse blocking voltages from 250-850 V, min trip currents of 50-500 mA, and resistance values as low as 3 ohms.

Phoenix Contact    Harrisburg, PA 17111 0100
Aug 05, 2010 Available with or without remote indication contact, VAL-MS 1000DC/2+V-FM protects 2-position DC voltage systems up to 1,000 V. VALVETRAB MS units are also available for other voltages commonly used in small-scale photovoltaic systems and power systems ranging from 12-600 Vdc. Rail-mountable arresters protect both insulated and solidly grounded systems. Protective circuit is thermally and dynamically monitored, and in event of damage, disconnects arrester from generator.

Bourns, Inc.    Riverside, CA 92507 2129
Jul 06, 2010 Providing overcurrent as well as SLIC battery voltage tracking triggered protection, TBU(TM) PL-Series SLIC meets telecom 500A Telcordia GR-1089 intrabuilding and 6 kV/150 A ITU-T standards. Device saves PCB space as it does not require peripheral R-C or L-C components or additional GDTs. Available in 850, 600, and 500 V and operating current levels of 100 and 200 mA, resettable circuit protection device also features low let-thru energy and overshoot protection.

STMicroelectronics    Lexington, MA 02421
Jun 28, 2010 Housed in 1.0 x 1.0 x 0.4 mm Micro-DFN package, Model ESDA6V1-5T6 integrates ESD protection diodes for 5 data lines and features 34 pF capacitance for data speeds up to 15 MHz. Model ESDALC6V1-5T6, with less than 9 pF capacitance for data speeds up to 100 MHz, is suited for use with high-speed data lines such as those in SIM-card, camera, or display interfaces. Five-channel devices have low leakage current of 0.1 µA at 3 V and are compliant with IEC 61000-4-2 level 4.

Littelfuse, Inc.    Des Plaines, IL 60016
Jun 15, 2010 Series PLED5 provides open-defect, ESD, and lightning protection, as well as protection against reverse battery/power connections. Voltage-triggered electronic shunt device provides current bypass if single LED fails into open circuit condition, and open defects can be controlled without negatively affecting power supply voltage. Design ensures against loss of entire string of LEDs due to failure of one LED.