Circuit Protection Terminology Guide Circuit Protection TransGuard®/MultiGuard, Transient Voltage Suppressor • Sub ns response time • Bipolar protection • Off state EMI filter, on state transient protection • High peak current and transient energy capability Glass Encapsulated Varistor, Industrial Range • Low DC leakage current • Bi-directional protection • Off state EMI filter, on state transient protection • Multiple strike capability • 1206 to 3220 case size StaticGuard, Transient Voltage Suppressor • General purpose ESD protection • Low capacitance, low leakage current • ESD failure voltage >200V • 15kV ESD pulse generates <20mJ • Fast turn-on time <1ns • General purpose clamping <200V suitable for ESD transients up to 15kV Glass Encapsulated Varistor, Telecom Range • CCITT 10/1000μs Pulse test specified • Effective SMD alternative to MOV between 60 and 90 Vrms • High energy ratings up to 6J • Provide EMC capacitance USB Series, Transient Voltage Suppressor • Low capacitance for high speed data line ESD protection • Bi-directional device • Low clamping voltage • Fast turn-on time <1ns • Discrete, Dual and Quad packages CANbus Series, Transient Voltage Suppressor • Designed to protect the Controlled Area Network, AEC Q200 qualified • High ESD capability (25kV) • High In Rush current (4A @ 8X20us) • EMI/RFI attenuation • Discrete, Dual and Quad packages AntennaGuard, Transient Voltage Suppressor • Ultra low capacitance for RF circuit protection • Fastest response time to ESD strikes • Single chip solution equals space savings • Low insertion loss Application Guide Circuit Protection Glass Encapsulated Varistor, Automotive Range • Specified with Load dump and Jump Start requirements of ISO 7637 • AEC Q200 compliant • Off state EMI filter, on state transient protection • Energy absorption 1.5 to 25J Working Voltage (VW) voltage at which the part can operate indefinitely Electro Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) the ability for one electronic device to function next to another electronic device without interference. Breakdown Voltage (VB ) voltage at which the part draws 1 ma of current Clamping Voltage (VC ) voltage the part limits to when subjected to an 8x20μs waveform (current varies with energy rating) Peak Current (IP) maximum 8x20μs repetitive strike (500 pulses) current rating Transient Energy (Et ) maximum 10x1000μs energy in Joules Electrostatic discharge (ESD) the sudden and momentary electric current that flows when an excess of electric charge, stored on an electrically insulated object, finds a path to an object at a different electrical potential C I R C U I T P R O T E C T I O N Over Voltage undesirable surge in voltage on a line causing it to exceed the maximum rated operating conditions Over Current undesirable surge in current on a line causing it to exceed the maximum rated operating conditions Electro Magnetic Interference (EMI) any electrical disturbance that interferes with normal operation of electrical equipment EN 61000-4-2 Electrostatic discharge immunity test Single Layer Varistor, Transient Voltage Suppressor • SMD 3220 size • Voltage ratings 175Vrms to 300Vrms • Replacement for radial leaded varistors • Acid resistance against harsh environments • Hybrid Ag terminations, plated terminations in development AccuGuard, Surface Mount Fuse • Extremely accurate thin film technology • Fast response time • Repeatable lot to lot performance • Post fusing resistance >20Mohm • UL, cUL approvals Sub pF Varistor, Transient Voltage Suppressor • Sub 1pF capacitance to minimize signal distortion at very high data rates and RF frequency • Low profile 0402 package • Low leakage current • Multiple strike capability Surface Mount NTC, Thermistors • Negative Temperature Coefficient • Precision tolerance available • Multiple temperature stability options • Fast thermal response time UltraGuard, Transient Voltage Suppressor • Extremely low leakage (2uA) • Protection for battery operated devices, high clock speed integrated circuits, and optic circuits • Discrete, Dual, and Quad packages Leaded NTC, Thermistors • Negative Temperature Coefficient • Precision tolerance available • Multiple temperature stability options • Fast thermal response time TransFeed, LCT Transient Voltage Suppressor Filter • Narrow band, high attenuation filter • Bi-directional TVS • Fastest sub ns turn on time • EMI filtering over broader frequency spectrum CapGuard, High Voltage TVS • Ideal for high transient applications • User defined capacitor and varistor • Ultra low ESR/ESL • Fast Turn on time • Multiple Strike capability • Very high current handling capability NOTICE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. 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