CHIPGUARD® PRODUCTS March, 2016 Introduction of Lead-Free ChipGuard® Varistor ESD Clamp Protectors As part of Bourns’ commitment to introduce ecologically friendly substances in our products, the select Bourns® ChipGuard® MLA Series, MLD Series, and MLE Series Varistor ESD Clamp Protectors listed below will become lead-free. Currently, the sintering flux in the metal oxide layer used in the manufacture of these components contains traces of lead which is allowed under Exemption 7(c)-I*. Bourns will convert to a leadfree sintering flux in the metal oxide layer for these models, eliminating the use of Exemption 7(c)-I. The Varistor Voltage (Vn) and Clamping voltage (Vc) of some part numbers will increase slightly over current values as shown in the comparisons on page 2. Other electrical and mechanical characteristics remain unchanged. The change of sintering flux in the metal oxide layer will not affect the form, fit or function of the products covered. The agency certifications are unaffected. The product marking and label will remain unchanged. Identification of the changed product can be determined through the date code and lot code. Qualification reports and samples are available upon request. Affected Part Numbers CG0402MLA-5.5MG CG0402MLA-18KG CG0603MLA-5.5ME CG0603MLA-18KE CG0603MLA-26KE CG0402MLD-12G CG0603MLD-12E CG0402MLE-18G CG0603MLE-18E Implementation dates are as follows: Last time buy date: July 1, 2016 Date that manufacturing of existing products will cease: July 31, 2016 Date that deliveries of lead-free products will begin: August 1, 2016 First date code using the above changes: 1622 If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact Customer Service/ Inside Sales. * Exemption 7(c)-I: Electrical and electronic components containing lead in a glass or ceramic other than dielectric ceramic in capacitors, e.g. piezoelectronic devices, or in a glass or ceramic matrix compound. The European Union’s Restrictions on use of Certain Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive, 2002/95/EC (commonly called “RoHS”) and amendments and 2011/65/EU (commonly called “RoHS Recast or RoHS2”). Users should verify that the described change will not impact the performance of the product in their specific applications. GDT1608 Introduction of Lead-Free ChipGuard® Varistor ESD Clamp Protectors Page 2 of 2 March, 2016 MLA Series CURRENT Electrical Characteristics @ 25 °C (unless otherwise noted) Model CG0402MLA-5.5MG CG0402MLA-14KG CG0402MLA-14LG CG0402MLA-18KG CG0603MLA-5.5ME CG0603MLA-14KE CG0603MLA-18KE CG0603MLA-26KE Vrms (V) VDC (V) <50 µA VN Min. (V) VN Max. (V) 1 mA DC 4 11 11 5.5 14 14 14 4 18 5.5 11 14 20 14 18 26 6.4 16.2 15.3 9.6 19.8 20.7 19.8 6.4 24.2 9.6 16.2 19.8 27.9 VC (V) ITM (Max.) (A) WTM (Max.) (J) CP (pF) Typ. 1A@ 8/20 µs @ 8/20 µs 10/1000 µs @ 1 MHz 19 38 30 20 20 20 0.05 0.05 0.05 270 90 100 45 19 19.8 24.2 34.1 35 40 58 20 30 0.05 0.1 30 30 30 85 270 0.1 0.1 0.1 150 130 100 REVISED Electrical Characteristics @ 25 °C (unless otherwise noted) Model CG0402MLA-5.5MG CG0402MLA-14KG CG0402MLA-14LG CG0402MLA-18KG CG0603MLA-5.5ME CG0603MLA-14KE CG0603MLA-18KE CG0603MLA-26KE Vrms (V) VDC (V) <50 µA 4 11 11 14 4 11 14 20 VN Min. (V) VN Max. (V) 1 mA DC 5.5 14 14 18 5.5 14 18 26 8.0 16.2 15.3 23.0 8.0 16.2 23.0 32.0 18.0 19.8 20.7 33.0 18.0 19.8 33.0 42.0 VC (V) ITM (Max.) (A) WTM (Max.) (J) CP (pF) Typ. 1A@ 8/20 µs @ 8/20 µs 10/1000 µs @ 1 MHz 24 38 30 45 24 35 54 70 20 20 20 20 30 30 30 30 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.05 0.1 0.1 0.1 0.1 270 90 100 85 270 150 130 100 MLD Series CURRENT Electrical Characteristics @ 25 °C (unless otherwise noted) Model Continuous Operating Voltage Breakdown Voltage Clamping Voltage Off-state Current Capacitance VDC (V) VB @ 1 mA (V) VC @ 1 A 8/20 µs (V) IL (µA) COFF (pF) Max. Typ. Max. Max. Max. CG0402MLD-12G 12 50 140 1 5 CG0603MLD-12E 12 50 140 1 5 REVISED Electrical Characteristics @ 25 °C (unless otherwise noted) Model Continuous Operating Voltage Breakdown Voltage Clamping Off-state Capacitance VDC (V) VB @ 1 mA (V) VC @ 1 A 8/20 µs (V) IL (µA) COFF (pF) Voltage Current Max. Typ. Max. Max. Max. CG0402MLD-12G 12 50 150 1 5 CG0603MLD-12E 12 50 150 1 5