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AVX launches 100pF capacitance version of miniature 0201 Transguard series MLVs

21st October 2009

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AVX Corporation has developed a 100pF version of its miniature 0201 TransGuard Series multilayer varistor that offers space savings and design flexibility by decreasing the chip count on printed circuit boards. Providing protection to sensitive circuits from over-voltage conditions caused by ESD, lightning, NEMP and inductive switching, the unique construction of the ultra-compact 100pF 0201 TransGuard Series enables dual functionality - clamping transients and filtering EMI in one device.

The highly-reliable MLV also features the ability to withstand up to 1000 strikes at 8kV contact with a sub-1nS response time for ESD events and a leakage current of <5µA at rated voltage. Providing a 5.6V rating in an 0201 case size, the miniature bi-directional transient voltage suppressor provides minimal signal distortion and low insertion loss.

“As the smallest ESD protection device on the market with the fastest response time to ESD strikes, our 0201 Transguard series is a cost-effective MLV that provides superior protection while meeting pcb space restraints,” said Sylvianne Tameze, product manager for circuit protection products at AVX. “Our broad offering of circuit protection devices includes application specific devices, such as the Transguard series, in addition to customized devices designed meet specific customer requirements.”

Transguard 0201 multilayer varistors are ideal for handheld devices, including cell phones and PDAs, as well as embedded components such as hearing aids and camera modules.

The 0201 TransGuard Series MLV includes 15pF, 33pF and 50pF capacitance devices in addition to the new 100pF version.