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TransGuard Automotive Series
Multilayer Varistors for Automotive Applications
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The TransGuard Automotive Series are zinc oxide (ZnO) based ceramic semicon-
ductor devices with non-linear, bi-directional voltage-current characteristics.
They have the advantage of offering bi-directional overvoltage protection as well as
EMI/RFI attenuation in a single SMT package. The Automotive Series high current
and high energy handling capability make them well suited for protection against
automotive related transients.
AVX VG series parts (large case size, high energy) are glass encapsulated. These
parts provide the same high reliability as traditional VC series parts. The glass
encapsulation provides also enhanced resistance against harsh environment or
process such as acids, salts, chlorite flux.
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
FEATURES
APPLICATIONS
• High Reliability
• Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles
• Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)
• Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
• Commercial Vehicles
• High Energy Absorption (Load Dump)
• High Current Handling
• AEC Q200 Qualified
• Bi-Directional protection
• EMI/RFI attenuation
– CAN, LIN, FLEXRAY based modules
– Sensors
• Multi-strike capability
• Sub 1nS response to ESD strike
– Module load dump protection
– Motor/inductive load transient suppression
LEAD-FREE COMPATIBLE
COMPONENT
HOW TO ORDER
VC
AS
1206
18
D
400
R
P
Varistor Chip
VC = Varistor Chip
VG = Varistor Glass
Encapsulated
Chip
Automotive Case
Working
Voltage
03 = 3.3Vdc 31 = 31Vdc
05 = 5.6Vdc 34 = 34Vdc
Energy
Rating
Clamping
Voltage
Package
D = 7" (1000)*
R = 7" (4000)*
T = 13" (10,000)*
W = 7" (10,000)**
0402 only
Termination
Series
Size
0402
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
2220
3220
P = Ni/Sn plated
140 = 14V
570 = 57V
580 = 60V
620 = 67V
650 = 67V
770 = 77V
800 = 80V
900 = 90V
101 = 100V
111 = 110V
131 = 135V
151 = 150V
A = 0.1J
B = 0.2J
C = 0.3J
D = 0.4J
E = 0.5J
F = 0.7J
H = 1.2J
J = 1.5J
K = 0.6J
L = 0.8J
S = 1.9-2.0J
X = 0.05J
M = 1J
N = 1.1J
U = 4.0-5.0J
P = 2.5-3.7J
Y = 6.5-12J
150 = 18V
220 = 22V
250 = 27V
300 = 32V
380 = 38V
390 = 42V
400 = 42V
440 = 44V
490 = 49V
540 = 54V
09 = 9Vdc
38 = 38Vdc
42 = 42Vdc
45 = 45Vdc
48 = 48Vdc
56 = 56Vdc
60 = 60Vdc
65 = 65Vdc
85 = 85Vdc
12 = 12Vdc
14 = 14Vdc
16 = 16Vdc
18 = 18Vdc
22 = 22Vdc
26 = 26Vdc
30 = 30Vdc
*Not available for 0402
**Only available for 0402
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