EPCOS B72520T0250K062 Ceramic transient voltage suppressor Datasheet

Ceramic transient voltage suppressors
SMD multilayer transient voltage suppressors,
standard series
Series/Type:
Date:
August 2008
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
EPCOS type designation system for standard series
CT
0603
Construction:
CT Single chip with nickel barrier
termination (AgNiSn)
CN Single chip with silver-palladium
termination (AgPd)
Case sizes:
0201
0402
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
2220
Tolerance of the varistor voltage:
K ±10%
L ±15%
M ±20%
S Special tolerance
Maximum RMS operating voltage (VRMS):
17 17 V
Taping mode:
G 180-mm reel
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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K
17
G
Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Features
ESD acc. to IEC 61000-4-2 level 4
(8 kV contact, 15 kV air discharge)
Surge current up to 1200 A
Bidirectional protection
No derating up to 125°C (for case sizes ≥ 0603)
Fast response (< 0.5 ns)
RoHS-compatible
CT version suitable for lead-free soldering
PSpice simulation models available
Single chip
Applications
ESD protection in mobile phones, cordless phones
and accessories
ESD protection in data bus applications
ESD protection in control electronics, detectors and
sensors, touch screens, plug-in cards, remote
controls
EIA
0201
0402
0603
0805
1206
Metric
0603
1005
1608
2012
3216
1210
3225
Design
Multilayer technology
Lack of plastic or epoxy encapsulation for
flammability rating better than UL 94 V-0
Termination (see “Soldering directions”):
CT types with nickel barrier terminations (AgNiSn),
recommended for lead-free soldering, and
compatible with tin/lead solder.
CN types with silver-palladium terminations
(AgPd) only suitable for reflow and wave soldering
with solder on tin/lead basis.
1812
4532
2220
5750
V/I characteristics and derating curves
V/I and derating curves are attached to the data sheet.
The curves are sorted by VRMS and then by case size,
which is included in the type designation.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Internal circuit
Available case sizes:
Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
General technical data
Maximum RMS operating voltage
Maximum DC operating voltage
Maximum surge current
Maximum energy absorption
Maximum power dissipation
Maximum clamping voltage
Operating temperature
Storage temperature
(8/20 µs)
(2 ms)
(8/20 µs)
for case size 0201, 0402
for case size ≥ 0603
for case size 0201, 0402
for case size ≥ 0603
VRMS,max
VDC,max
Isurge,max
Wmax
Pdiss,max
Vclamp,max
Top
Top
Tstg
Tstg
4 ... 60
5.5 ... 85
10 ... 1200
7.5 ... 12000
3 ... 20
17 ... 165
40/+85
55/+125
40/+125
55/+150
Temperature derating
Climatic category:
40/+85 °C for case size 0201 and 0402
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Climatic category:
55/+125 °C for case size ≥ 0603
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V
V
A
mJ
mW
V
°C
°C
°C
°C
Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Electrical specifications and ordering codes
Maximum ratings (Top,max)
Type
CN standard series
CN1812M4G
CN2220M4G
CN1812M6G
CN2220M6G
CN1812L8G
CN2220L8G
CN1812K11G
CN2220K11G
CN1812K14G
CN2220K14G
CN1812K17G
CN2220K17G
CN1812K20G
CN2220K20G
CN1812K25G
CN2220K25G
CN1812K30G
CN2220K30G
CT standard series
CT0201S4AG
CT0402M4G
CT0603M4G
CT0805M4G
CT1206M4G
CT1210M4G
CT0603M6G
CT0805M6G
CT1206M6G
CT1210M6G
CT0603K7G
CT0603M7G
CT0603L8G
CT0805L8G
CT1206L8G
CT1210L8G
CT0402S11AG
CT0603K11G
V
V
Isurge,max
Wmax
(8/20 µs) (2 ms)
A
mJ
B72580V0040M062
B72540V0040M062
B72580V0060M062
B72540V0060M062
B72580V0080L062
B72540V0080L062
B72580V0110K062
B72540V0110K062
B72580V0140K062
B72540V0140K062
B72580V0170K062
B72540V0170K062
B72580V0200K062
B72540V0200K062
B72580V0250K062
B72540V0250K062
B72580V0300K062
B72540V0300K062
4
4
6
6
8
8
11
11
14
14
17
17
20
20
25
25
30
30
5.5
5.5
8
8
11
11
14
14
18
18
22
22
26
26
31
31
38
38
500
1000
500
1200
800
1200
800
1200
800
1200
800
1200
800
1200
800
1200
800
1200
800
1400
1000
3600
1800
4200
1900
5400
2300
5800
2700
7200
3000
7800
3700
9600
4200
12000
15
20
15
20
15
20
15
20
15
20
15
20
15
20
15
20
15
20
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
B72440T0040S160
B72590T0040M060
B72500T0040M060
B72510T0040M062
B72520T0040M062
B72530T0040M062
B72500T0060M060
B72510T0060M062
B72520T0060M062
B72530T0060M062
B72500T0070K060
B72500T0070M060
B72500T0080L060
B72510T0080L062
B72520T0080L062
B72530T0080L062
B72590T0110S160
B72500T0110K060
4
4
4
4
4
4
6
6
6
6
7
7
8
8
8
8
11
11
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
5.5
8
8
8
8
9
9
11
11
11
11
14
14
-
-
-
+85
+85
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+85
+125
Ordering code
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
VRMS,max VDC,max
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20
30
100
150
250
30
120
200
300
30
30
30
120
200
400
20
30
7.5
100
100
300
400
100
200
400
700
100
100
100
200
500
1000
7.5
200
Pdiss,max Top,max
mW
°C
3
3
5
8
10
3
5
8
10
3
3
3
5
8
10
3
3
Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Characteristics (TA = 25 °C)
Type
VV
(1 mA)
V
CN standard series
CN1812M4G
CN2220M4G
CN1812M6G
CN2220M6G
CN1812L8G
CN2220L8G
CN1812K11G
CN2220K11G
CN1812K14G
CN2220K14G
CN1812K17G
CN2220K17G
CN1812K20G
CN2220K20G
CN1812K25G
CN2220K25G
CN1812K30G
CN2220K30G
CT standard series
CT0201S4AG
CT0402M4G
CT0603M4G
CT0805M4G
CT1206M4G
CT1210M4G
CT0603M6G
CT0805M6G
CT1206M6G
CT1210M6G
CT0603K7G
CT0603M7G
CT0603L8G
CT0805L8G
CT1206L8G
CT1210L8G
CT0402S11AG
CT0603K11G
∆VV
Vclamp,max
%
V
8
8
11
11
15
15
18
18
22
22
27
27
33
33
39
39
47
47
±20
±20
±20
±20
±15
±15
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
17
17
25
25
30
30
33
33
38
38
44
44
54
54
65
65
77
77
15
10
8
8
8
8
11
11
11
11
12.5
12.5
15
15
15
15
18.4
18
±20
±20
±20
±20
±20
±20
±20
±20
±20
±20
±10
±20
±15
±15
±15
±15
±10
±10
35
24
19
19
17
17
27
27
25
25
27
30
33
33
30
30
35
35
1) Measured @ 1 MHz, 1 V
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Iclamp
(8/20 µs)
A
Ctyp
(1 kHz, 1 V)
pF
5
10
5
10
5
10
5
10
5
10
5
10
5
10
5
10
5
10
10000
24000
8000
20000
6000
16000
5000
12000
4500
10000
4000
9000
3000
7000
2500
5000
2000
4000
1
1
1
1
1
2.5
1
1
1
2.5
1
1
1
1
1
2.5
1
1
221)
2001)
200
700
1500
5000
200
600
1200
4000
130
200
150
500
1000
3000
1201)
100
Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Electrical specifications and ordering codes
Maximum ratings (Top,max)
Type
CT standard series
CT0805K11G
CT1206K11G
CT1210K11G
CT0402L14G
CT0402L14UG
CT0603K14G
CT0603S14BG
CT0805K14G
CT1206K14G
CT1210K14G
CT0402S17AG
CT0603K17G
CT0805K17G
CT1206K17G
CT1210K17G
CT0603K20G
CT0805K20G
CT1206K20G
CT1210K20G
CT0603K25G
CT0805K25G
CT1206K25G
CT1210K25G
CT0805K30G
CT1206K30G
CT1210K30G
CT1206K35G
CT1210K35G
CT1206K40G
CT1210K40G
CT1206K50G
CT1210K50G
CT1206K60G
CT1210K60G
Ordering code
B72510T0110K062
B72520T0110K062
B72530T0110K062
B72590T0140L060
B72590T0140L960
B72500T0140K060
B72500T0140S160
B72510T0140K062
B72520T0140K062
B72530T0140K062
B72590T0170S160
B72500T0170K060
B72510T0170K062
B72520T0170K062
B72530T0170K062
B72500T0200K060
B72510T0200K062
B72520T0200K062
B72530T0200K062
B72500T0250K060
B72510T0250K062
B72520T0250K062
B72530T0250K062
B72510T0300K062
B72520T0300K062
B72530T0300K062
B72520T0350K062
B72530T0350K062
B72520T0400K062
B72530T0400K062
B72520T0500K062
B72530T0500K062
B72520T0600K062
B72530T0600K062
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
VRMS,max VDC,max
V
V
11
11
11
14
14
14
14
14
14
14
17
17
17
17
17
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
30
30
30
35
35
40
40
50
50
60
60
14
14
14
16
16
18
18
18
18
18
19
22
22
22
22
26
26
26
26
31
31
31
31
38
38
38
45
45
56
56
65
65
85
85
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Isurge,max
Wmax
(8/20 µs) (2 ms)
A
mJ
120
200
400
20
10
30
30
120
200
400
20
30
120
200
400
30
80
200
400
30
80
200
300
80
200
300
100
250
100
250
100
200
100
200
200
500
1200
10
10
200
200
300
500
1500
10
200
300
600
1700
200
300
700
1900
300
300
1000
1700
300
1100
2000
400
2000
500
2300
600
1600
700
2000
Pdiss,max Top,max
mW
°C
5
8
10
3
3
3
3
5
8
10
3
3
5
8
10
3
5
8
10
3
5
8
10
5
8
10
8
10
8
10
8
10
8
10
+125
+125
+125
+85
+85
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+85
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
+125
Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Characteristics (TA = 25 °C)
Type
CT standard series
CT0805K11G
CT1206K11G
CT1210K11G
CT0402L14G
CT0402L14UG
CT0603K14G
CT0603S14BG
CT0805K14G
CT1206K14G
CT1210K14G
CT0402S17AG
CT0603K17G
CT0805K17G
CT1206K17G
CT1210K17G
CT0603K20G
CT0805K20G
CT1206K20G
CT1210K20G
CT0603K25G
CT0805K25G
CT1206K25G
CT1210K25G
CT0805K30G
CT1206K30G
CT1210K30G
CT1206K35G
CT1210K35G
CT1206K40G
CT1210K40G
CT1206K50G
CT1210K50G
CT1206K60G
CT1210K60G
VV
(1 mA)
V
∆VV
Vclamp,max
%
V
18
18
18
23.5
23.5
22
22
22
22
22
32
27
27
27
27
33
33
33
33
39
39
39
39
47
47
47
56
56
68
68
82
82
100
100
±10
±10
±10
±15
±15
±10
+23/0
±10
±10
±10
±25
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
±10
35
33
33
46
46
40
42
40
38
38
59
46
46
44
44
56
56
54
54
67
67
65
65
77
77
77
90
90
110
110
135
135
165
165
1) Measured @ 1MHz, 1 V
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Iclamp
(8/20 µs)
A
1
1
2.5
1
1
1
1
1
1
2.5
1
1
1
1
2.5
1
1
1
2.5
1
1
1
2.5
1
1
2.5
1
2.5
1
2.5
1
2.5
1
2.5
Ctyp
(1 kHz, 1 V)
pF
400
800
2400
471)
471)
100
120
350
700
2000
331)
100
400
650
1800
90
300
600
1500
901)
250
550
1200
200
500
1000
200
600
250
500
120
250
100
200
Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Dimensional drawing
Dimensions in mm
Case size
EIA / mm
l
w
h
k
0201 / 0603
0.6 ±0.03
0.30 ±0.03
0.33 max.
0.15 ±0.05
0402 / 1005
1.0 ±0.15
0.50 ±0.10
0.6 max.
0.10 ... 0.30
0603 / 1608
1.6 ±0.15
0.80 ±0.10
0.9 max.
0.10 ... 0.40
0805 / 2012
2.0 ±0.20
1.25 ±0.15
1.4 max.
0.13 ... 0.75
1206 / 3216
3.2 ±0.30
1.60 ±0.20
1.7 max.
0.25 ... 0.75
1210 / 3225
3.2 ±0.30
2.50 ±0.25
1.7 max.
0.25 ... 0.75
1812 / 4532
4.5 ±0.40
3.20 ±0.30
2.5 max.
0.25 ... 1.00
2220 / 5750
5.7 ±0.40
5.00 ±0.40
2.5 max.
0.25 ... 1.00
Recommended solder pad layout
Dimensions in mm
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Case size
EIA / mm
A
B
C
0201 / 0603
0.30
0.25
0.30
0402 / 1005
0.60
0.60
0.50
0603 / 1608
1.00
1.00
1.00
0805 / 2012
1.40
1.20
1.00
1206 / 3216
1.80
1.20
2.10
1210 / 3225
2.80
1.20
2.10
1812 / 4532
3.60
1.50
3.00
2220 / 5750
5.50
1.50
4.20
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Delivery mode
EIA case size Taping
0201
0402
0402
0402
0402
0402
0603
0603
0603
0603
0603
0603
0603
0603
0603
0603
0603
0805
0805
0805
0805
0805
0805
0805
0805
0805
1206
1206
1206
1206
1206
1206
1206
1206
1206
1206
1206
1206
1206
1210
1210
1210
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Cardboard
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Reel size
mm
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
180
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Packing unit
pcs.
15000
10000
10000
10000
10000
10000
4000
4000
4000
4000
4000
4000
4000
4000
4000
4000
4000
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
2000
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
3000
Type
Ordering code
CT0201S4AG
CT0402L14G
CT0402L14UG
CT0402M4G
CT0402S11AG
CT0402S17AG
CT0603K11G
CT0603K14G
CT0603K17G
CT0603K20G
CT0603K25G
CT0603K7G
CT0603L8G
CT0603M4G
CT0603M6G
CT0603M7G
CT0603S14BG
CT0805K11G
CT0805K14G
CT0805K17G
CT0805K20G
CT0805K25G
CT0805K30G
CT0805L8G
CT0805M4G
CT0805M6G
CT1206K11G
CT1206K14G
CT1206K17G
CT1206K20G
CT1206K25G
CT1206K30G
CT1206K35G
CT1206K40G
CT1206K50G
CT1206K60G
CT1206L8G
CT1206M4G
CT1206M6G
CT1210K11G
CT1210K14G
CT1210K17G
B72440T0040S160
B72590T0140L060
B72590T0140L960
B72590T0040M060
B72590T0110S160
B72590T0170S160
B72500T0110K060
B72500T0140K060
B72500T0170K060
B72500T0200K060
B72500T0250K060
B72500T0070K060
B72500T0080L060
B72500T0040M060
B72500T0060M060
B72500T0070M060
B72500T0140S160
B72510T0110K062
B72510T0140K062
B72510T0170K062
B72510T0200K062
B72510T0250K062
B72510T0300K062
B72510T0080L062
B72510T0040M062
B72510T0060M062
B72520T0110K062
B72520T0140K062
B72520T0170K062
B72520T0200K062
B72520T0250K062
B72520T0300K062
B72520T0350K062
B72520T0400K062
B72520T0500K062
B72520T0600K062
B72520T0080L062
B72520T0040M062
B72520T0060M062
B72530T0110K062
B72530T0140K062
B72530T0170K062
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
EIA case size Taping
1210
1210
1210
1210
1210
1210
1210
1210
1210
1210
1812
1812
1812
1812
1812
1812
1812
1812
1812
2220
2220
2220
2220
2220
2220
2220
2220
2220
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Blister
Reel size Packing unit
mm
pcs.
180
3000
180
2000
180
2000
180
2000
180
2000
180
2000
180
2000
180
3000
180
3000
180
3000
180
1500
180
1500
180
1500
180
1500
180
1000
180
1000
180
1500
180
1500
180
1500
180
1500
180
1500
180
1500
180
1500
180
1000
180
1000
180
1500
180
1500
180
1500
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Type
Ordering code
CT1210K20G
CT1210K25G
CT1210K30G
CT1210K35G
CT1210K40G
CT1210K50G
CT1210K60G
CT1210L8G
CT1210M4G
CT1210M6G
CN1812K11G
CN1812K14G
CN1812K17G
CN1812K20G
CN1812K25G
CN1812K30G
CN1812L8G
CN1812M4G
CN1812M6G
CN2220K11G
CN2220K14G
CN2220K17G
CN2220K20G
CN2220K25G
CN2220K30G
CN2220L8G
CN2220M4G
CN2220M6G
B72530T0200K062
B72530T0250K062
B72530T0300K062
B72530T0350K062
B72530T0400K062
B72530T0500K062
B72530T0600K062
B72530T0080L062
B72530T0040M062
B72530T0060M062
B72580V0110K062
B72580V0140K062
B72580V0170K062
B72580V0200K062
B72580V0250K062
B72580V0300K062
B72580V0080L062
B72580V0040M062
B72580V0060M062
B72540V0110K062
B72540V0140K062
B72540V0170K062
B72540V0200K062
B72540V0250K062
B72540V0300K062
B72540V0080L062
B72540V0040M062
B72540V0060M062
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Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0201S4AG
CT0402M4G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0402S11AG
CT0402L14G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0402L14UG
CT0402S17AG
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0603M4G
CT0603M6G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0603K7G
CT0603M7G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0603L8G
CT0603K11G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0603K14G
CT0603S14BG
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0603K17G
CT0603K20G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0603K25G
CT0805M4G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0805M6G
CT0805L8G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0805K11G
CT0805K14G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0805K17G
CT0805K20G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT0805K25G
CT0805K30G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1206M4G
CT1206M6G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1206L8G
CT1206K11G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1206K14G
CT1206K17G
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1206K20G
CT1206K25G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1206K30G
CT1206K35G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1206K40G
CT1206K50G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1206K60G
CT1210M4
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1210M6G
CT1210L8G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1210K11G
CT1210K14G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1210K17G
CT1210K20G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1210K25G
CT1210K30G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1210K35G
CT1210K40G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CT1210K50G
CT1210K60G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CN1812M4G
CN1812M6G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CN1812L8G
CN1812K11G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CN1812K14G
CN1812K17G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CN1812K20G
CN1812K25G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CN1812K30G
CN2220M4G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CN2220M6G
CN2220L8G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CN2220K11G
CN2220K14G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CN2220K17G
CN2220K20G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
V/I characteristics
CN2220K25G
CN2220K30G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Derating curves
Maximum surge current Isurge,max = f (tr, pulse train)
For explanation of the derating curves refer to "General technical information", chapter 2.7.2
CT0402M4G ... S17AG
CT0402L14UG
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Derating curves
Maximum surge current Isurge,max = f (tr, pulse train)
For explanation of the derating curves refer to "General technical information", chapter 2.7.2
CT0603M4G ... K25G
CT0805M4G
CT1206K35G ... K60G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Derating curves
Maximum surge current Isurge,max = f (tr, pulse train)
For explanation of the derating curves refer to "General technical information", chapter 2.7.2
CT0805M6G ... K17G
CT0805K20G ... K30G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Derating curves
Maximum surge current Isurge,max = f (tr, pulse train)
For explanation of the derating curves refer to "General technical information", chapter 2.7.2
CT1206M4G
CT1206M6G ... K30G
CT1210K50G ... K60G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Derating curves
Maximum surge current Isurge,max = f (tr, pulse train)
For explanation of the derating curves refer to "General technical information", chapter 2.7.2
CT1210M4G
CT1210K35G ... K40G
CT1210M6G
CT1210K25G ... K30G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Derating curves
Maximum surge current Isurge,max = f (tr, pulse train)
For explanation of the derating curves refer to "General technical information", chapter 2.7.2
CT1210L8G ... K20G
CN1812M4G ... M6G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Derating curves
Maximum surge current Isurge,max = f (tr, pulse train)
For explanation of the derating curves refer to "General technical information", chapter 2.7.2
CN1812L8G ... K30G
CN2220M4G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Standard series
Derating curves
Maximum surge current Isurge,max = f (tr, pulse train)
For explanation of the derating curves refer to "General technical information", chapter 2.7.2
CN2220M6G ... K30G
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Important notes at the end of this document.
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Taping and packing
1
Taping and packing for SMD components
1.1
Blister tape (the taping to IEC 60286-3)
Dimensions in mm
8-mm tape
12-mm tape
16-mm tape
Case size (inch/mm)
Case size
(inch/mm)
Case size
(inch/mm)
0508/
1220
0612/
1632
1012/
2532
Tolerance
0603/
1608
0506/
1216
0805/
2012
1206/
3216
1210/
3225
1812/
4532
2220/
5750
3225 4032
A0
0.9 ±0.10
1.50
1.60
1.90
2.80
3.50
5.10
7.00
B0
1.75 ±0.10
1.80
2.40
3.50
3.50
4.80
6.00
8.70 10.60 ±0.20
K0
1.0
0.80
1.3
1.20
T
T2
1.80
0.30
2.50
8.60 ±0.20
2.60
5.00
max.
0.30
0.30
max.
3.50
5.50
max.
D0
1.50
1.50
1.50
+0.10/0
D1
1.00
1.50
1.50
min.
P0
4.00
4.00
4.00
±0.101)
P2
2.00
2.00
2.00
±0.05
P1
4.00
8.00
12.00
±0.10
W
8.00
12.00
16.00
±0.30
E
1.75
1.75
1.75
±0.10
F
3.50
5.50
7.50
±0.05
G
0.75
0.75
0.75
min.
1) ≤±0.2 mm over 10 sprocket holes.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Part orientation in tape pocket for blister tape
For discrete chip, case sizes 0603, 0805,
1206, 1210, 1812 and 2220
For array, case sizes 0612
For arrays 0506 and 1012
For filter array, case size 0508
Additional taping information
Reel material
Polystyrol (PS)
Tape material
Polystyrol (PS) or Polycarbonat (PC) or PVC
Tape break force
min. 10 N
Top cover tape strength
min. 10 N
Top cover tape peel force
0.2 to 0.6 N for 8-mm tape and 0.2 to 0.8 N for
12-mm tape at a peel speed of 300 mm/min
Tape peel angle
Angle between top cover tape and the direction of feed
during peel off: 165° to 180°
Cavity play
Each part rests in the cavity so that the angle between
the part and cavity center line is no more than 20°
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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1.2
Cardboard tape (taping to IEC 60286-3)
Dimensions in mm
8-mm tape
Case size
Tolerance
(inch/mm)
Case size (inch/mm)
0201/0603 0402/1005 0405/1012 0603/1608 1003/2508 0508/1220
A0
0.38 ±0.05
0.60
1.05
0.95
1.00
1.60
±0.20
B0
0.68 ±0.05
1.15
1.60
1.80
2.85
2.40
±0.20
T
0.35 ±0.02
0.60
0.75
0.95
1.00
0.95
max.
T2
0.4 min.
0.70
0.90
1.10
1.10
1.12
max.
D0
1.50 ±0.1
1.50
+0.10/0
1.50
P0
4.00
±0.102)
P2
2.00
±0.05
P1
2.00 ±0.05
2.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
4.00
±0.10
W
8.00
±0.30
E
1.75
±0.10
F
G
±0.05
3.50
1.35
0.75
2) ≤0.2 mm over 10 sprocket holes.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
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Part orientation in tape pocket for cardboard tape
For discrete chip case sizes 0201, 0402, 0603
and 1003
For array case size 0405
For array case size 0508
For filter array, case size 0405
Additional taping information
Reel material
Polystyrol (PS)
Tape material
Cardboard
Tape break force
min. 10 N
Top cover tape strength
min. 10 N
Top cover tape peel force
0.1 to 0.65 N at a peel speed of 300 mm/min
Tape peel angle
Angle between top cover tape and the direction of feed
during peel off: 165° to 180°
Cavity play
Each part rests in the cavity so that the angle between
the part and cavity center line is no more than 20°
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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1.3
Reel packing
Dimensions in mm
8-mm tape
180-mm reel
330-mm reel
12-mm tape
180-mm reel
330-mm reel
16-mm tape
330-mm reel
A
180 3/+0
330 2.0
180 3/+0
330 2.0
330 2.0
W1
8.4 +1.5/0
8.4 +1.5/0
12.4 +1.5/0
12.4 +1.5/0
16.4 +1.5/0
W2
14.4 max.
14.4 max.
18.4 max.
18.4 max.
22.4 max.
Leader, trailer
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Soldering directions
1
Terminations
1.1
Nickel barrier termination
The nickel barrier layer of the silver/nickel/tin termination prevents leaching of the silver base metallization layer. This allows great flexibility in the selection of soldering parameters. The tin prevents the nickel layer from oxidizing and thus ensures better wetting by the solder. The nickel barrier termination is suitable for all commonly-used soldering methods.
Multilayer CTVS: Structure of nickel barrier termination
1.2
Silver-palladium termination
Silver-palladium terminations are used for the large case sizes 1812 and 2220 and for chips intended for conductive adhesion. This metallization improves the resistance of large chips to thermal shock.
In case of conductive adhesion, the silver-palladium metallization reduces susceptibility to corrosion. Silver-palladium termination can be used for smaller case sizes (only chip) for hybrid applications as well. The silver-palladium termination is not approved for lead-free soldering.
Multilayer varistor: Structure of silver-palladium termination
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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2
Recommended soldering temperature profiles
2.1
Reflow soldering temperature profile
Recommended temperature characteristic for reflow soldering following
JEDEC J-STD-020D
Profile feature
Preheat and soak
- Temperature min
- Temperature max
- Time
Average ramp-up rate
Liquidous temperature
Time at liquidous
Peak package body temperature
Time (tP)3) within 5 °C of specified
classification temperature (Tc)
Average ramp-down rate
Time 25 °C to peak temperature
Tsmin
Tsmax
tsmin to tsmax
Tsmax to Tp
TL
tL
Tp1)
Tp to Tsmax
Sn-Pb eutectic assembly
Pb-free assembly
100 °C
150 °C
60 ... 120 s
3 °C/ s max.
183 °C
60 ... 150 s
220 °C ... 235 °C2)
150 °C
200 °C
60 ... 180 s
3 °C/ s max.
217 °C
60 ... 150 s
245 °C ... 260 °C2)
20 s3)
30 s3)
6 °C/ s max.
maximum 6 min
6 °C/ s max.
maximum 8 min
1) Tolerance for peak profile temperature (TP) is defined as a supplier minimum and a user maximum.
2) Depending on package thickness. For details please refer to JEDEC J-STD-020D.
3) Tolerance for time at peak profile temperature (tP) is defined as a supplier minimum and a user maximum.
Note: All temperatures refer to topside of the package, measured on the package body surface.
Number of reflow cycles: 3
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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2.2
Wave soldering temperature profile
Temperature characteristics at component terminal with dual-wave soldering
2.3
Lead-free soldering processes
EPCOS multilayer CTVS with AgNiSn termination are designed for the requirements of lead-free
soldering processes only.
Soldering temperature profiles to JEDEC J-STD-020D, IEC 60068-2-58 and ZVEI recommendations.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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3
Recommended soldering methods - type-specific releases by EPCOS
3.1
Overview
Reflow soldering
Wave soldering
Type
Case size
SnPb
Lead-free
SnPb
Lead-free
CT... / CD...
0201/ 0402
Approved
Approved
No
No
CT... / CD...
0603 ... 2220
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
CN...
0603 ... 2220
Approved
No
Approved
No
Arrays
0405 ... 1012
Approved
Approved
No
No
ESD/EMI filters 0405, 0508
Approved
Approved
No
No
CU
3225, 4032
Approved
Approved
Approved
Approved
SHCV
-
No
No
Approved
Approved
3.2
Nickel barrier terminated multilayer CTVS
All EPCOS MLVs with nickel barrier termination are suitable and fully qualiyfied for lead-free soldering. The nickel barrier layer is 100% matte tin-plated.
3.3
Silver-palladium terminated MLVs
AgPd-terminated MLVs are mainly designed for conductive adhesion technology on hybrid material. Additionally MLVs with AgPd termination are suitable for reflow and wave soldering with SnPb
solder.
Note:
Lead-free soldering is not approved for MLVs with AgPd termination.
3.4
Tinned copper alloy
All EPCOS CU types with tinned termination are approved for lead-free and SnPb soldering.
3.5
Tinned iron wire
All EPCOS SHCV types with tinned termination are approved for lead-free and SnPb soldering.
4
Solder joint profiles / solder quantity
4.1
Nickel barrier termination
If the meniscus height is too low, that means the solder quantity is too low, the solder joint may
break, i.e. the component becomes detached from the joint. This problem is sometimes interpreted as leaching of the external terminations.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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If the solder meniscus is too high, i.e. the solder quantity is too large, the vise effect may occur.
As the solder cools down, the solder contracts in the direction of the component. If there is too
much solder on the component, it has no leeway to evade the stress and may break, as in a vise.
The figures below show good and poor solder joints for dual-wave and infrared soldering.
4.1.1
Solder joint profiles for nickel barrier termination - dual-wave soldering
Good and poor solder joints caused by amount of solder in dual-wave soldering.
4.1.2
Solder joint profiles for nickel barrier termination / silver-palladium termination
- reflow soldering
Good and poor solder joints caused by amount of solder in reflow soldering.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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5
Conductive adhesion
Attaching surface-mounted devices (SMDs) with electrically conductive adhesives is a commercially attractive method of component connection to supplement or even replace conventional soldering methods.
Electrically conductive adhesives consist of a non-conductive plastic (epoxy resin, polyimide or
silicon) in which electrically conductive metal particles (gold, silver, palladium, nickel, etc) are embedded. Electrical conduction is effected by contact between the metal particles.
Adhesion is particularly suitable for meeting the demands of hybrid technology. The adhesives
can be deposited ready for production requirements by screen printing, stamping or by dispensers. As shown in the following table, conductive adhesion involves two work operations fewer
than soldering.
Reflow soldering
Wave soldering
Conductive adhesion
Screen-print solder paste
Apply glue dot
Screen-print conductive adhesive
Mount SMD
Mount SMD
Mount SMD
Predry solder paste
Cure glue
Cure adhesive
Reflow soldering
Wave soldering
Inspect
Wash
Wash
Inspect
Inspect
A further advantage of adhesion is that the components are subjected to virtually no temperature
shock at all. The curing temperatures of the adhesives are between 120 °C and 180 °C, typical
curing times are between 30 minutes and one hour.
The bending strength of glued chips is, in comparison with that of soldered chips, higher by a factor of at least 2, as is to be expected due to the elasticity of the glued joints.
The lower conductivity of conductive adhesive may lead to higher contact resistance and thus result in electrical data different to those of soldered components. Users must pay special attention
to this in RF applications.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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6
Solderability tests
Test
Standard
Wettability
Leaching
resistance
Test conditions
Pb-free soldering
Criteria/ test results
IEC
Immersion in
60068-2-58 60/40 SnPb solder
using non-activated
flux at 215 ± 3 °C
for 3 ± 0.3 s
Immersion in
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
solder using non- or
low activated flux
at 245 ± 5 °C
for 3 ± 0.3 s
Covering of 95% of
end termination,
checked by visual
inspection
IEC
Immersion in
60068-2-58 60/40 SnPb
solder using
mildly activated flux
without preheating
at 260 ± 5 °C
for 10 ±1 s
Immersion in
No leaching of
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5 contacts
solder using non- or
low activated flux
without preheating
at 255 ± 5 °C
for 10 ±1 s
Thermal shock
(solder shock)
Test conditions
Sn-Pb soldering
Dip soldering at
300 °C/5 s
Dip soldering at
300 °C/5 s
No deterioration of
electrical parameters.
Capacitance change:
≤ ±15%
Tests of resistance IEC
Immersion in
Immersion in
to soldering heat
60068-2-58 60/40 SnPb for 10 s Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
for SMDs
at 260 °C
for 10 s at 260 °C
Change of varistor
voltage:
≤ ±5%
Tests of resistance IEC
to soldering heat
60068-2-20
for radial leaded
components
(SHCV)
Change of varistor
voltage: ≤ ±5%
Change of
capacitance X7R:
≤ 5/+10%
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Immersion
of leads in
60/40 SnPb
for 10 s at 260 °C
Immersion
of leads in
Sn96.5Ag3.0Cu0.5
for 10 s at 260 °C
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Note:
Leaching of the termination
Effective area at the termination might be lost if the soldering temperature and/or immersion time
are not kept within the recommended conditions. Leaching of the outer electrode should not exceed 25% of the chip end area (full length of the edge A-B-C-D) and 25% of the length A-B,
shown below as mounted on substrate.
As a single chip
7
As mounted on substrate
Notes for proper soldering
7.1
Preheating and cooling
According to JEDEC J-STD-020D. Please refer to chapter 2.
7.2
Repair / rework
Manual soldering with a soldering iron must be avoided, hot-air methods are recommended for
rework purposes.
7.3
Cleaning
All environmentally compatible agents are suitable for cleaning. Select the appropriate cleaning
solution according to the type of flux used. The temperature difference between the components
and cleaning liquid must not be greater than 100 °C. Ultrasonic cleaning should be carried out
with the utmost caution. Too high ultrasonic power can impair the adhesive strength of the metallized surfaces.
7.4
Solder paste printing (reflow soldering)
An excessive application of solder paste results in too high a solder fillet, thus making the chip
more susceptible to mechanical and thermal stress. Too little solder paste reduces the adhesive
strength on the outer electrodes and thus weakens the bonding to the PCB. The solder should be
applied smoothly to the end surface.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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7.5
Adhesive application
Thin or insufficient adhesive causes chips to loosen or become disconnected during curing.
Low viscosity of the adhesive causes chips to slip after mounting. It is advised to consult the
manufacturer of the adhesive on proper usage and amounts of adhesive to use.
7.6
Selection of flux
Used flux should have less than or equal to 0.1 wt % of halogenated content, since flux residue
after soldering could lead to corrosion of the termination and/or increased leakage current on the
surface of the component. Strong acidic flux must not be used. The amount of flux applied should
be carefully controlled, since an excess may generate flux gas, which in turn is detrimental to solderability.
7.7
Storage of CTVSs
Solderability is guaranteed for one year from date of delivery for multilayer varistors, CeraDiodes
and ESD/EMI filters (half a year for chips with AgPd terminations) and two years for SHCV and
CU components, provided that components are stored in their original packages.
Storage temperature:
25 °C to +45 °C
Relative humidity:
≤75% annual average, ≤95% on 30 days a year
The solderability of the external electrodes may deteriorate if SMDs and leaded components are
stored where they are exposed to high humidity, dust or harmful gas (hydrogen chloride, sulfurous
acid gas or hydrogen sulfide).
Do not store SMDs and leaded components where they are exposed to heat or direct sunlight.
Otherwise the packing material may be deformed or SMDs/ leaded components may stick together, causing problems during mounting.
After opening the factory seals, such as polyvinyl-sealed packages, it is recommended to use the
SMDs or leaded components as soon as possible.
7.8
Placement of components on circuit board
Especially in the case of dual-wave soldering, it is of advantage to place the components on the
board before soldering in that way that their two terminals do not enter the solder bath at different
times.
Ideally, both terminals should be wetted simultaneously.
7.9
Soldering cautions
An excessively long soldering time or high soldering temperature results in leaching of the outer
electrodes, causing poor adhesion and a change of electrical properties of the varistor due to
the loss of contact between electrodes and termination.
Wave soldering must not be applied for MLVs designated for reflow soldering only.
Keep the recommended down-cooling rate.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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7.10
Standards
CECC 00802
IEC 60068-2-58
IEC 60068-2-20
JEDEC J-STD-020D
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Symbols and terms
Symbol
Term
Cline,typ
Typical capacitance per line
Cmax
Maximum capacitance
Cmin
Minimum capacitance
Cnom
Nominal capacitance
∆Cnom
Tolerance of nominal capacitance
Ctyp
Typical capacitance
fcut-off,min
Minimum cut-off frequency
I
Current
Iclamp
Clamping current
Ileak
Leakage current
Ileak,typ
Typical leakage current
IPP
Peak pulse current
Isurge,max
Maximum surge current (also termed peak current)
LCT
Lower category temperature
Ltyp
Typical inductance
Pdiss,max
Maximum power dissipation
PPP
Peak pulse power
Rins
Insulation resistance
Rmin
Minimum resistance
RS
Resistance per line
TA
Ambient temperature
Top
Operating temperature
Tstg
Storage temperature
tr
Duration of equivalent rectangular wave
tresp
Response time
UCT
Upper category temperature
V
Voltage
VBR,min
Minimum breakdown voltage
Vclamp,max
Maximum clamping voltage
VDC,max
Maximum DC operating voltage (also termed working voltage)
VESD,air
Air discharge ESD capability
VESD,contact
Contact discharge ESD capability
Vjump
Maximum jump start voltage
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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VRMS,max
Maximum AC operating voltage, root-mean-square value
VV
Varistor voltage (also termed breakdown voltage)
VV,min
Minimum varistor voltage
VV,max
Maximum varistor voltage
∆VV
Tolerance of varistor voltage
WLD
Maximum load dump
Wmax
Maximum energy absorption (also termed transient energy)
αtyp
Typical insertion loss
Lead spacing
*
Maximum possible application conditions
All dimensions are given in mm.
The commas used in numerical values denote decimal points.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Cautions and warnings
General
Some parts of this publication contain statements about the suitability of our ceramic transient
voltage suppressor (CTVS) components (multilayer varistors (MLVs), CeraDiodes, ESD/EMI filters, SMD disk varistors (CU types), leaded transient voltage/ RFI suppressors (SHCV types)) for
certain areas of application, including recommendations about incorporation/design-in of these
products into customer applications. The statements are based on our knowledge of typical requirements often made of our CTVS devices in the particular areas. We nevertheless expressly
point out that such statements cannot be regarded as binding statements about the suitability of
our CTVS components for a particular customer application. As a rule, EPCOS is either unfamiliar
with individual customer applications or less familiar with them than the customers themselves.
For these reasons, it is always incumbent on the customer to check and decide whether the
CTVS devices with the properties described in the product specification are suitable for use in a
particular customer application.
Do not use EPCOS CTVS components for purposes not identified in our specifications,
application notes and data books.
Ensure the suitability of a CTVS in particular by testing it for reliability during design-in. Always
evaluate a CTVS component under worst-case conditions.
Pay special attention to the reliability of CTVS devices intended for use in safety-critical
applications (e.g. medical equipment, automotive, spacecraft, nuclear power plant).
Design notes
Always connect a CTVS in parallel with the electronic circuit to be protected.
Consider maximum rated power dissipation if a CTVS has insufficient time to cool down
between a number of pulses occurring within a specified isolated time period. Ensure that
electrical characteristics do not degrade.
Consider derating at higher operating temperatures. Choose the highest voltage class
compatible with derating at higher temperatures.
Surge currents beyond specified values will puncture a CTVS. In extreme cases a CTVS will
burst.
If steep surge current edges are to be expected, make sure your design is as low-inductance
as possible.
In some cases the malfunctioning of passive electronic components or failure before the end of
their service life cannot be completely ruled out in the current state of the art, even if they are
operated as specified. In applications requiring a very high level of operational safety and
especially when the malfunction or failure of a passive electronic component could endanger
human life or health (e.g. in accident prevention, life-saving systems, or automotive battery line
applications such as clamp 30), ensure by suitable design of the application or other measures
(e.g. installation of protective circuitry or redundancy) that no injury or damage is sustained by
third parties in the event of such a malfunction or failure. Only use CTVS components from the
automotive series in safety-relevant applications.
Specified values only apply to CTVS components that have not been subject to prior electrical,
mechanical or thermal damage. The use of CTVS devices in line-to-ground applications is
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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therefore not advisable, and it is only allowed together with safety countermeasures like
thermal fuses.
Storage
Only store CTVS in their original packaging. Do not open the package before storage.
Storage conditions in original packaging: temperature 25 to +45°C, relative humidity ≤75%
annual average, maximum 95%, dew precipitation is inadmissible.
Do not store CTVS devices where they are exposed to heat or direct sunlight. Otherwise the
packaging material may be deformed or CTVS may stick together, causing problems during
mounting.
Avoid contamination of the CTVS surface during storage, handling and processing.
Avoid storing CTVS devices in harmful environments where they are exposed to corrosive
gases for example (SOx, Cl).
Use CTVS as soon as possible after opening factory seals such as polyvinyl-sealed packages.
Solder CTVS components after shipment from EPCOS within the time specified:
CTVS with Ni barrier termination, 12 months
CTVS with AgPd termination, 6 months
SHCV and CU series, 24 months
Handling
Do not drop CTVS components and allow them to be chipped.
Do not touch CTVS with your bare hands - gloves are recommended.
Avoid contamination of the CTVS surface during handling.
Mounting
When CTVS devices are encapsulated with sealing material or overmolded with plastic
material, electrical characteristics might be degraded and the life time reduced.
Make sure an electrode is not scratched before, during or after the mounting process.
Make sure contacts and housings used for assembly with CTVS components are clean before
mounting.
The surface temperature of an operating CTVS can be higher. Ensure that adjacent
components are placed at a sufficient distance from a CTVS to allow proper cooling.
Avoid contamination of the CTVS surface during processing.
Multilayer varistors (MLVs) with AgPd termination are not approved for lead-free soldering.
Soldering
Complete removal of flux is recommended to avoid surface contamination that can result in an
instable and/or high leakage current.
Use resin-type or non-activated flux.
Bear in mind that insufficient preheating may cause ceramic cracks.
Rapid cooling by dipping in solvent is not recommended, otherwise a component may crack.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Conductive adhesive gluing
Only multilayer varistors (MLVs) with an AgPd termination are approved for conductive
adhesive gluing.
Operation
Use CTVS only within the specified operating temperature range.
Use CTVS only within specified voltage and current ranges.
Environmental conditions must not harm a CTVS. Only use them in normal atmospheric
conditions. Reducing the atmosphere (e.g. hydrogen or nitrogen atmosphere) is prohibited.
Prevent a CTVS from contacting liquids and solvents. Make sure that no water enters a CTVS
(e.g. through plug terminals).
Avoid dewing and condensation.
EPCOS CTVS components are mainly designed for encased applications. Under all
circumstances avoid exposure to:
direct sunlight
rain or condensation
steam, saline spray
corrosive gases
atmosphere with reduced oxygen content
EPCOS CTVS devices are not suitable for switching applications or voltage stabilization where
static power dissipation is required.
Multilayer varistors (MLVs) are designed for ESD protection and transient suppression.
CeraDiodes are designed for ESD protection only, ESD/EMI filters are designed for ESD and
EMI protection only.
This listing does not claim to be complete, but merely reflects the experience of EPCOS AG.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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Important notes
The following applies to all products named in this publication:
1. Some parts of this publication contain statements about the suitability of our products for
certain areas of application. These statements are based on our knowledge of typical requirements that are often placed on our products in the areas of application concerned. We
nevertheless expressly point out that such statements cannot be regarded as binding
statements about the suitability of our products for a particular customer application.
As a rule, EPCOS is either unfamiliar with individual customer applications or less familiar
with them than the customers themselves. For these reasons, it is always ultimately incumbent on the customer to check and decide whether an EPCOS product with the properties described in the product specification is suitable for use in a particular customer application.
2. We also point out that in individual cases, a malfunction of electronic components or
failure before the end of their usual service life cannot be completely ruled out in the
current state of the art, even if they are operated as specified. In customer applications
requiring a very high level of operational safety and especially in customer applications in
which the malfunction or failure of an electronic component could endanger human life or
health (e.g. in accident prevention or lifesaving systems), it must therefore be ensured by
means of suitable design of the customer application or other action taken by the customer
(e.g. installation of protective circuitry or redundancy) that no injury or damage is sustained by
third parties in the event of malfunction or failure of an electronic component.
3. The warnings, cautions and product-specific notes must be observed.
4. In order to satisfy certain technical requirements, some of the products described in this
publication may contain substances subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions (e.g.
because they are classed as hazardous). Useful information on this will be found in our Material Data Sheets on the Internet (www.epcos.com/material). Should you have any more detailed questions, please contact our sales offices.
5. We constantly strive to improve our products. Consequently, the products described in this
publication may change from time to time. The same is true of the corresponding product
specifications. Please check therefore to what extent product descriptions and specifications
contained in this publication are still applicable before or when you place an order. We also
reserve the right to discontinue production and delivery of products. Consequently, we
cannot guarantee that all products named in this publication will always be available. The
aforementioned does not apply in the case of individual agreements deviating from the foregoing for customer-specific products.
6. Unless otherwise agreed in individual contracts, all orders are subject to the current version of the "General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services in the Electrical Industry" published by the German Electrical and Electronics Industry Association
(ZVEI).
7. The trade names EPCOS, BAOKE, Alu-X, CeraDiode, CSSP, CTVS, DSSP, MiniBlue, MKK,
MLSC, MotorCap, PCC, PhaseCap, PhaseMod, SIFERRIT, SIFI, SIKOREL, SilverCap,
SIMDAD, SIMID, SineFormer, SIOV, SIP5D, SIP5K, ThermoFuse, WindCap are trademarks
registered or pending in Europe and in other countries. Further information will be found on
the Internet at www.epcos.com/trademarks.
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