GAS DISCHARGE TUBES Bourns Adds New Heavy-Duty Precision Gas Discharge Tubes Riverside, California -June 11, 2013 - Bourns is pleased to announce the release of the Model 2046 and 2028 Series of 8 x 10 mm Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) products. The new GDTs are primarily targeted to telecom applications requiring ITU compliance but are suitable for use in many other applications. The GDTs are 3-electrode devices with a maximum 8/20 µs surge current rating of up to 30 kA. Model 2028 and 2046 are offered as a core package for cassette or radial leaded for through-hole applications. An optional Fail-Short mechanism is available for thermal runaway protection. Series 2046-xx-XX 2028-xx-XX Description Heavy-Duty 3-Electrode Gas Discharge Tube Long Life Heavy-Duty 3-Electrode Gas Discharge Tube Package Dimensions (Dia. x Length) mm DCBD Range (V) Max. Surge Rating 8/20 µs (kA) Core & Radial 8 x 10 mm 90-600 20 Core & Radial 8 x 10 mm 230-420 30 Features ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Long and stable service life Low leakage Low capacitance High surge current rating Optional Fail-Short mechanism available on some models Applications ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Telecommunications CPE and network equipment Industrial electronics, power supplies Data communications Consumer electronics Medical equipment Each of the model series is RoHS compliant* and the Model 2046 is UL Recognized. Product data sheets with detailed specifications and a cross reference search feature can be viewed on the Bourns website at www.bourns.com. If you have any questions, please contact our customer service teams in your region or Bourns Customer Service at (951) 781-5500. *RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011. GDT1209