Description:

The ZVX Series are low-energy (0.1 joules) varistor chips, designed specifically

for the protection of I/O line drivers and other sensitive semiconductor gates from

the damaging effects of high voltage, low-energy transients such as ESD events.

Unlike other competitive low-energy varistors, the ZVX Series offers all the

protection features of standard varistor chips, and exceptionally low values of

capacitance. In these applications, as the frequency of data transfer increases,

lower capacitance is required to eliminate possible skewing of the data signals due

to capacitive loading.

In most cases, the 1KHz capacitance values of the ZVX Series are less than one half that of the competition. Further,

this series is offered in 0603, 0805 and 1206 sizes, with an expanded range of voltages from 14V to 38Vdc.

Features:

• AC operating voltage (Vrms) from 11V to 30V

• DC operating voltage (Vdc) from 11V to 38V

• Bi-directional, low clamping voltages

• Exceptionally low capacitance ratings

• 3 model sizes available 0603, 0805, 1206

• +125ºC continuous operating temperature

• Dimensional and weight savings on PC board

• AgPd end terminations

• Non-coated chips guarantee excellent flammability rating

• 100 RoHS compliant and lead free without exemption

• Halogen free

• REACH compliant

Applications:

• ESD protection for components sensitive to IEC 1000-4-2, MIL-STD 883C Method 3015.7 and other industry

specifications

• Excellent for I/O line protection, operating at high-speed data transfer rates, due to very low capacitance values

• Replaces larger surface mount TVS diodes in many applications