VDRS Series
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VDR Metal Oxide Varistors Standard
FEATURES
• Low high purity zinc oxide disc
• Halogen free insulating epoxy coating
• Zinc oxide disc, HF epoxy coated
• Straight leads and kinked leads
• Straight leads with flange (VDRS05 and
VDRS07 only)
• Certified according to UL 1449 edition 3,
VDE/IEC 61051-1/2 and CSA
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912
QUICK REFERENCE DATA
PARAMETER
APPLICATION
VALUE
UNIT
• Overvoltage and transient voltage protection
Maximum continuous voltage in
operating temperature range:
DESCRIPTION
RMS
DC
14 to 680
18 to 895
V
V
The varistors consist of a disc of low- ZnO ceramic material
with two solid copper leads (S20 types only) or copper clad
steel wire. The wires have a matte tin plating. They are
coated with a layer of ocher colored halogen-free epoxy,
which provides electrical, mechanical and climatic
protection. The encapsulation is resistant to all cleaning
solvents in accordance with IEC 60068-2-45.
Maximum non-repetitive transient
current INRP (8 x 20 μs)
100 to 6500
0.5 to 496
A
J
Maximum energy
(10/1000 μs)
Based on
IEC 61051-1
IEC 61051-2
IEC 61051-2-2
Detailed specification
MOUNTING
The varistors are suitable for processing on automatic
insertion and cutting and bending equipment.
Storage temperature
Operating temperature
-40 to +125
-40 to +85
°C
°C
Varistors with flanged leads provide better positioning on
printed-circuit boards (PCB) and more accurate control over
component height. This is important for hand mounting and
automatic insertion techniques; see outlines of flanged
leads drawing.
ORDERING INFORMATION
The varistors are available in a number of packaging
options:
• Bulk
Typical soldering
• On tape and reel
• On tape in ammopack
235 °C, duration: 5 s (Pb-bearing)
245 °C, duration: 5 s (lead (Pb)-free)
Resistance to soldering heat
260 °C, duration: 10 s max.
The basic ordering code for each option is given in tables
titled Varistors on Tape on Reel, Varistors on Tape in
Ammopack and Varistors in Bulk. To complete the catalog
number and to determine the required operating
parameters, see Electrical Data and Ordering Information
table.
MARKING
The varistors are marked with the following information:
• Maximum continuous RMS voltage
• Series number (592, 593, 594, 595 or 596)
• Safety marks on VDRS10-14-20 types
• Manufacturers logo
Note
•
Special lead-configuration as inside or outside crimped leads on
request.
• Date of manufacture (YYWW)
INFLAMMABILITY
The varistors are passive non-flammable.
The encapsulation is made of flammable resistant epoxy in
accordance with UL 94 V-0.
Revision: 19-Jun-15
Document Number: 29081
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