TransGuard® Automotive Series
Multilayer Varistors for Automotive Applications
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The TransGuard Automotive Series are zinc oxide (ZnO) based ceramic semiconductor 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
APPLICATIONS
FEATURES
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Internal Combustion Engine (ICE) Vehicles
Hybrid Electric Vehicles (HEV)
Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV)
Commercial Vehicles
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High Reliability
High Energy Absorption (Load Dump)
High Current Handling
AEC Q200 Qualified
Bi-Directional protection
EMI/RFI attenuation
Multi-strike capability
Sub 1nS response to ESD strike
– CAN, LIN, FLEXRAY based modules
– Sensors
– 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
Automotive
Series
Case
Size
0402
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
2220
3220
Working
Voltage
Energy
Rating
Clamping
Voltage
Package
Termination
P = Ni/Sn plated
D = 7” (1000)*
R = 7” (4000)*
T = 13” (10,000)*
W = 7” (10,000)**
0402 only
VC = Varistor Chip
VG = Varistor Glass
ꢀEncapsulated Chip
03 = 3.3Vdc 31 = 31Vdc
05 = 5.6Vdc 34 = 34Vdc
A = 0.1J S = 1.9-2.0J
B = 0.2J X = 0.05J
C = 0.3J M = 1J
D = 0.4J N = 1.1J
E = 0.5J U = 4.0-5.0J
F = 0.7J P = 2.5-3.7J
H = 1.2J Y = 6.5-12J
J = 1.5J Z = 13J
K = 0.6J
140 = 14V 580 = 60V
150 = 18V 620 = 67V
220 = 22V 650 = 67V
250 = 27V 770 = 77V
300 = 32V 800 = 80V
380 = 38V 900 = 90V
390 = 42V 101 = 100V
400 = 42V 111 = 110V
440 = 44V 131 = 135V
490 = 49V 151 = 150V
540 = 54V
09 = 9Vdc
38 = 38Vdc
12 = 12Vdc 42 = 42Vdc
14 = 14Vdc 45 = 45Vdc
16 = 16Vdc 48 = 48Vdc
18 = 18Vdc 56 = 56Vdc
22 = 22Vdc 60 = 60Vdc
26 = 26Vdc 65 = 65Vdc
30 = 30Vdc 85 = 85Vdc
*Not available for 0402
**Only available for 0402
L = 0.8J
570 = 57V
The Important Information/Disclaimer is incorporated in the catalog where these specifications came from or
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available online at www.avx.com/disclaimer/ by reference and should be reviewed in full before placing any order.
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