GENERAL DESCRIPTION

TransGuard® multilayer varistors are zinc oxide (ZnO) based ceramic semiconductor devices with non-linear voltage-current characteristics (bi-directional) similar to back- to-back zener diodes. They have the added advantage of greater current and energy handling capabilities as well as EMI/RFI attenuation. The increasing use of electronics technologies in all areas require reliable protection against transient voltages that could damage the electronics circuitry as well as EMI/RFI attenuation to prevent signal distortion and to meet regulatory requirements. KYOCERA AVX TransGuard components help achieve both functions with single component.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS • Operating Temperature: -55°C to +125°C • Working Voltage: 3.3 - 85Vdc • Case Size: 0402 - 1812 • Energy: 0.05 - 4.2J • Peak Current: 20 - 2000A

FEATURES • Bi-Directional protection • Very fast response to ESD strikes • Multi-strike capability • High Reliability • EMI/RFI Filtering • Wide range of components

APPLICATIONS • IC Protection • Micro Controllers • Relays • I/O Ports • Keyboard Protection • Portable devices • Industrial Controllers • Automation • Smart Grid • Telecom • LED Lights • Cameras • Base Stations • Motion detector • Alarms • and more