VC13, 14, 15, 20

Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AVX’s Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) devices address
six trends in today’s electronic circuits: (1) mandatory ESD
protection, (2) mandatory EMI control, (3) signal integrity
improvement, (4) PCB downsizing, (5) reduced component
placement costs, and (6) protection form induced slow
speed transient voltages and currents.
AVX’s Medium Power Multilayer Varistors include 3 series of
products as listed below:
• Standard 1210 Series (VJ13)
• Telecom Series (VC14)
• Automotive Range (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Mainly used to reduce transient over-voltages in a very wide range of electronic products. Some example applications are
1) Telecom, 2) Automotive, 3) Consumer Electronics, and 4) Industrial Applications.
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: mm (inches)
Type
IEC Size
VC20
1206
VC13
1210
VC14
1812
VC15
2220
L
t
bm
I
L
3.20±0.20
(0.126±0.008)
3.20±0.20
(0.126±0.008)
4.50±0.20
(0.177±0.008)
5.70±0.20
(0.224±0.008)
l
1.60±0.20
(0.063±0.008)
2.50±0.20
(0.098±0.008)
3.20±0.20
(0.126±0.008)
5.00±0.20
(0.197±0.008)
bm
0.50±0.25
(0.020±0.010)
0.50±0.25
(0.020±0.010)
0.50±0.25
(0.020±0.010)
0.50±0.25
(0.020±0.010)
t max
1.70
(0.067)
1.70
(0.067)
1.70
(0.067)
1.70
(0.067)
PART NUMBERING
VC
14
M
T
0950
K
BA
Varistor Series
VC = Unplated
VJ = Plated
Chip Size
20 = 1206
13 = 1210
14 = 1812
15 = 2220
Code
M = Standard
P = Pro Grade
Series Code
A = Automotive
T = Telecom
C = Standard
AC Operating
Voltage
1mA Voltage
Tolerance
K = ±10%
Packaging
BA = Tape & Reel
VC20: 4000 pcs/reel
VC13: 2000 pcs/reel
VC14: 1500 pcs/reel
VC15: 1250 pcs/reel
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Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
STANDARD SERIES - VJ13 (1210)
PULSE DEGRADATION
FEATURES
• Plated Ni Barrier Terminations
• Bi-Directional Protection
• Fast Turn-On Time
• Multiple Strike Capability
• Provides EMC Capacitance
• 1210 EIA Case Size
Repetitive Peak Current Strikes
Change in V1mA
10%
TARGET APPLICATIONS
Consumer Electronic Products
6%
4%
2%
0%
-2%
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
VJ13MC0180K
VJ13PC0300K
VJ13MC0260K
VJ13PC0480K
VJ13MC0600K
8%
0
100
400
500
Number of Strikes
Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
V/I CHARACTERISTICS
CAP VS FREQ CHARACTERISTICS
I/V Characteristics: 1210 Size
Capacitance/Frequency Characteristics
100
300
VJ13MC0180K
80
250
VJ13PC0300K
60
200
V (V)
Capacitance Change (%)
300
200
40
20
150
VJ13MC0180K
VJ13MC0260K
VJ13PC0300K
VJ13MC0480K
VJ13MC0600K
100
VJ13MC0600K
0
50
0
1E-06 1E-05 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1
I (A)
-20
0
20
40
80
60
100
Frequency (MHz)
1
10
100 1000
PART NUMBERS
Part Number
VJ13MC0180KBA
VJ13MC0260KBA
VJ13MC0300KBA
VJ13PC0300KBA
VJ13MC0480KBA
VJ13PC0480KBA
VJ13MC0600KBA
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Operating
Voltage
Vdc
18
26
30
30
48
48
60
Vnominal
At 1mA DC
min
21.5
29.7
35
35
54.5
54.5
67
Nom
24
33
39
39
60.5
60.5
75
Vclamp
(8x20µs)
max
26.5
36.3
43
43
66.5
66.5
83
Vp
45
62
73
73
110
110
126
Ip(A)
10
10
10
10
10
10
10
Energy
(10x1000µs)
J
1.5
1.2
0.9
1.2
0.9
1.2
1.5
Max. Peak
Current
(8x20µs)
A
500
300
220
280
220
250
250
Typical CAP
(1kHz/.5Vrms)
pF
3000
1120
1020
1150
800
840
600
Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
STANDARD SERIES - VJ13 (1210)
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF V/I CHARACTERISTIC
VJ13MC0180K
V/V 1mA (%)
100
-40C
+25C
+85C
+125C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
Current (A)
1E-03
1E-02
1E-03
1E-02
1E-03
1E-02
VJ13PC0480K
V/V 1mA (%)
100
-40C
+25C
+85C
+125C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
Current (A)
VJ13MC0600K
V/V 1mA (%)
100
-40C
+25C
+85C
+125C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
Current (A)
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Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
TELECOM SERIES - VC14 (1812)
FEATURES
TARGET APPLICATIONS
• Pd/Ag Terminations
• High Energy Ratings (up to 6 Joules with 1812 case)
• Multiple Strike Capability
• Provides EMC Capacitance
• Effective Alternative to Leaded MOVs between 60-90Vrms
• Specified in accordance to CCITT 10/700ms Pulse test
• Phone Lines, ADSL Lines, and other Telecom Circuits
• Consumer Products
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
CCITT 10x700µs TEST
10/700 Pulse Test Capability
Typical V1mA Drift
2000
Without Varistor
(Open-circuit voltage)
1500
1000
With a 60Vrms Telecom Varistor
(Protection level <200V)
500
10%
0
8%
dV/V1mA
10/700 Telecom Test Pulse Wave-Form
Voltage
A test pulse of 10x700µs duration as specified by CCITT or
IEC 61000-4-5 is often used to check the interference
immunity of telecom equipment.
The curves show that the 60Vrms varistor can reduce the
interference voltage at the equipment connected from 2kV
to less than 200V.
0
0.2
0.4
0.6
0.8
1
Time (ms)
1.2
1.4
1.6
60Vrms
6%
Ten pulses with a duration of 10x700µs applied at one
minute intervals are specified for telecom equipment.
The curves show the V1mA drift when more than 10 pulses
are applied.
95Vrms
4%
2%
0%
1
10
1000
100
Pulses
PART NUMBERS
Part Number
VC14MT0600KBA
VC14MT0950KBA
14
Operating
Voltage
Vrms
60
95
Vdc
85
125
Vclamp
(8x20µs)
Vp
200
270
Ip
45
45
Energy
(10x1000µs)
J
6
5
Max Ipeak
(8x20µs)
1 Surge
Ip (A)
400
250
Mean
Power
Dissipation
W
0.015
0.015
CCITT
10Pulse
(10x700µs)
V
2000
2000
Typical
Cap
pF
400
250
Medium Power MLV (VJ13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VJ13, 14, 15, 20
FEATURES
TARGET APPLICATIONS
• Pd/Ag Terminations
• High Energy Ratings (up to 25 Joules with 2220 case size)
• Multiple Strike Capability
• Provides EMC Capacitance
• Well suited to protect against automotive related transients
• Specified with “Load Dump” and “Jump Start” Test
Requirements
Automotive and other Consumer Products
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
Percent of Rating Value
For Current, Energy and Power
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
100
80
60
40
20
0
-55
-25
50
75
100
0
25
Ambient Temperature (°C)
125
150
V/I CHARACTERISTICS
IMPEDANCE CHARACTERISTICS
100
V/I Characteristics: Automotive Parts
250
10
1
0.1
V (V)
Z (Ohms)
200
VJ15PA0160K
VJ15MA0160K
VJ14MA0160K
VJ13MA0160K
VJ20MA0160K
VJ15MA0340K
0.01
1,000
VJ13MA0160K
VJ14MA0160K
VJ15PA0160K
VJ20MA0160K
VJ15MA0160K
VJ15MA0340K
150
100
50
0
10,000
1E-06 0.00001 0.0001 0.001
1,000,000
100,000
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
1000 10000
I (A)
Frequency (kHz)
PART NUMBERS
Part Number
VJ20MA0160KBA
VJ13MA0160KBA
VJ14MA0160KBA
VJ15MA0160KBA
VJ15PA0160KBA
VJ15MA0340KBA
Case
Size
EIA
1206
1210
1812
2220
2220
2220
Operating
Voltage
Vrms
14
14
14
14
14
30
Vdc
16
16
16
16
16
34
Vnominal
At 1mA DC
min
22
22
22
22
22
42.3
Nom
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
47
Vclamp
(8x20µs)
max
27
27
27
27
27
51.7
Vp
40
40
40
40
40
77
Ip(A)
1
2.5
5
10
10
10
Leakage
Energy
At Vdc (10x1000µs)
µA
50
25
100
100
100
100
J
0.6
1.6
2.4
5.8
5.8
12
Load
Dump
(10x)
Jump
Start
5min
J
1.5
3
6
12
25
12
Max V
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
50
Max.Peak
Mean
CAP
Current
Power
(1kHz/
(8x20µs) Dissipation .5Vrms)
Ip (A)
200
400
800
1200
1200
1200
W
0.008
0.010
0.015
0.030
0.030
0.030
pF
900
1800
5000
11000
16000
4000
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Medium Power MLV (VJ13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VJ13, 14, 15, 20
AUTOMOTIVE LOAD DUMP TEST
(According to ISO DP7637/2 Pulse 5)
Vz
90%
When using the test method indicated below,
the amount of Energy dissipated by the
varistor must not exceed the Load Dump
Energy value specified in the product table.
10%
Vi
0V
t
Tr
Td
Voltage Pulse applied to the varistor:
12V Network
Vi = 13.5V
Td = 100 to 350ms
Ri = 2 Ohms (Internal Resistance)
Vz - 70 to 200V
Number of Pulses = 10 Pulses
Other Load Dump Simulations can be achieved
24V Network
Vi = 27V
Td = 100 to 350ms
Ri = 2 Ohms (Internal Resistance)
Vz - 70 to 200V
Number of Pulses = 10 Pulses
PULSE DEGRADATION
Repetitive Peak Current Strikes
Change in
Breakdown Voltage (%)
16%
VJ15PA0160K @1200A
14%
VJ15MA0160K @1200A
VJ15MA0340K @1200A
12%
10%
8%
VJ14MA0160K @800A
VJ13MA0160K @400A
6%
4%
VJ20MA0160K @200A
2%
0%
0
100
200
300
400
Number of Strikes
16
500
600
Medium Power MLV (VJ13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VJ13, 14, 15, 20
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF V/I CHARACTERISTIC
VJ20MA0160K
V/V1mA (%)
100
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
1E-03
1E-02
1E-03
1E-02
1E-03
1E-02
Current (A)
VJ13MA0160K
V/V1mA (%)
100
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
Current (A)
VJ14MA0160K
V/V1mA (%)
100
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
Current (A)
17
Medium Power MLV (VJ13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VJ13, 14, 15, 20
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF V/I CHARACTERISTIC
VJ15MA0160K
V/V1mA (%)
100
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
Current (A)
1E-03
1E-02
1E-01
VJ15PA0160K
V/V1mA (%)
100
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
Current (A)
1E-03
1E-02
1E-03
1E-02
VJ15MA0340K
V/V1mA (%)
100
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
10
1E-07
18
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
Current (A)