Compact high reliability chip varistors enhance operating temps up to 150°C

TDK CORP AVRH series chip varistors for automotive applications provides a maximum operating voltage of 19V to 70V and a capacitance ranging from 4.7 to 50pF. The miniature voltage protection device is available in IEC case 1005 (EIA 0402) with compact dimensions of 1.0 mm x 0.5 mm x 0.5 mm, making the component 75% smaller than existing devices with comparable performance. The high reliability device provides a wide operating temperature range of -55 to 150°C, can withstand contact discharges of 25kV to IEC 61000-4-2 and are qualified to AEC-Q200.