Varistors

Miniature Multilayer Varistors feature 16 V rating.

Miniature Multilayer Varistors feature 16 V rating.

TransguardÂ-® multilayer varistors clamp transients and filter EMI at up to 16 V. Designed for small handheld devices, miniature bi-directional transient voltage suppressors in 0201 case size provide minimal signal distortion and low insertion loss. Units feature 20 pF maximum capacitance, and can withstand 1,000 strikes at 8 kV of contact and feature less than 1 nsec response time to ESD...

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Multilayer Chip Varistors protect mobile devices against ESD.

Multilayer Chip Varistors protect mobile devices against ESD.

Model EIA 0201 Multilayer Chip Varistors include VR063 101A120 and VR063 330A120 versions with ESD peak voltage of 15 and 8 kV, respectively. Both have rated voltage of 7.5 V and clamping voltage of 22 V. Offering rated voltage of 5.5 V, VR063 101A080 also offers ESD peak of 15 V and clamping voltage of 15 V. Units measure 0.6 x 0.3 x 0.3 mm and protect compact, handheld mobile devices against...

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Multilayer Varistor has high voltage rating of 85 Vdc.

Multilayer Varistor has high voltage rating of 85 Vdc.

Rated for peak current of 250 A, VC121085S151 Series 1210 single-chip device is equipped with sub-nS turn-on time, has ability to withstand multiple strikes, and protects sensitive circuits from over-voltage conditions caused by ESD, lightning, NEMP and inductive switching. It provides bi-directional transient voltage protection in on-state and EMI/RFI attenuation in off-state. Applications...

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Transient Voltage Suppressors exhibit low leakage current.

Transient Voltage Suppressors exhibit low leakage current.

With low leakage current of 2 Â-µA, Zinc Oxide-based UltraGuard Series features non-linear, bi-directional voltage current characteristics and EMC capacitor in parallel. Available in models from 40-3,000 pF, multilayer ceramic varistors are suited for high clock-speed ICs, battery-operated devices, backlit displays, and power supervisory chip sets. Series comes in 0402, 0603, and 0805 sizes...

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MOV provides up to 25 A of current rating.

MOV provides up to 25 A of current rating.

With embodied TCO protection, MOV features construction that allows it to perform standard functions such as absorbing peak current, peak energy, voltage clamp levels, while providing safety of thermally protected device. It has thermal fuse element located inside epoxy coating, which is in intimate contact with ceramic disk and heat source.

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AVX Extends Multilayor Varistor Rating to 50VAC

AVX Extends Multilayor Varistor Rating to 50VAC

MLV features extended working voltages in a reduced case size... MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (October 24, 2006) - AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components, has extended the working voltage range of its popular Transguard line of multilayer varistors to 50VAC (65VDC), while minimizing board space consumption by utilizing a 1206 case size. Designated the VC Series, the expanded...

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VX Extends Varistor Product Offering to Include Lead-Free Version

VX Extends Varistor Product Offering to Include Lead-Free Version

RoHS-compliant MOV ideal for devices subject to electrical interference... MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (October 24, 2006) - AVX Corporation, a leading manufacturer of advanced passive components, has extended its VE/VF Series of metal oxide varistors to include a lead-free version. Ideal for telecommunication, industrial equipment, consumer electronic and automotive applications, the RoHS-compliant MOV...

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Multilayer Varistors offer operating temperature up to 150-

Multilayer Varistors offer operating temperature up to 150-

RoHS compliant SMD multilayer varsitors feature low capacitance for response time of less than 2 nsec. With operating voltages ranging from 3-170 Vdc, and from 2-130 Vac, ZVY series is suited for industrial and high-temperature controls for ESD, switching, and inductive transient protection on circuit boards and ICs. AVY series is designed for standard automotive voltages of 12, 24, and 42 V, and...

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Metal Oxide Varistors range from 60-680 Vrms.

Available in standard sizes from 23-60 mm, single layer Series ZOV handles up to 80 kA of current and more than 4,100 W. Offered in round, square, and dual or triple stacked models, units feature epoxy coating, rigid terminations, or metallized blocks. Flat to slightly positive temperature coefficient for clamping voltage ensures that device will clamp at stated clamping voltage and prevent part...

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