CTVS
Ceramic transient voltage suppressors
SMD multilayer varistors (MLVs),
automotive E series
Series/Type:
Date:
February 2016
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Automotive E series
EPCOS type designation system for automotive series, single chips
CT
Construction:
CT Single chip with
nickel barrier termination
(AgNiSn)
0603
S
14
B
AUTO
E2
G2
EAI case sizes:
0402
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
2220
Varistor voltage tolerance:
K
±10%,
standard
L
±10%,
standard
S Special tolerance
Maximum RMS operating voltage (V
RMS
):
14 14 V
V
RMS
< 25 V are suitable for 12 V DC supply systems
V
RMS
≥
25 V are suitable for 24 V DC supply systems
Special tolerance for the varistor voltage:
Standard tolerance
A or B Special tolerance
Standard series
AUTO specified for load-dump/ jump-start protection
(except CT0603S14BAUTOG and CT0805K17AUTOLCG)
Special features:
Standard energy handling capability
E2 Increased energy handling capability
HT High temperature version
LC Low capacitance version
CC Controlled capacitance version
RF Radio frequency
Taping mode:
G Taped, 180-mm reel, 7''
G2 Taped, 330-mm reel, 13''
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Automotive E series
EPCOS type designation system for automotive series, array
CA
Construction:
CA Array with
nickel barrier
termination
(AgNiSn)
05
M2
S
10
T
100
H
G
EAI case sizes:
05 0508 array
M2
Array with two elements
Varistor voltage tolerance:
S Special tolerance
Maximum RMS operating voltage (V
RMS
):
10 10 V
Internal coding
Capacitance value:
100 10 10
0
pF 100 pF
Maximum capacitance matching tolerance:
H 3%
Taping mode:
G Taped, 180-mm reel, 7''
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Automotive E series
Features
Reliable ESD protection up to 30 kV acc. to IEC
61000-4-2, level 4 (8 kV contact, 15 kV air)
High energy absorption capability
Low leakage current
Long-term ESD stability
Bidirectional protection
No temperature derating up to 150
°C
RoHS-compatible, lead-free
Nickel barrier suitable for lead-free soldering
Qualification based on AEC-Q200
PSpice simulation models available
Applications
Transient overvoltage protection in automotive
applications: engine management, airbag, control
units, electrohydraulic brake, ABS/ESP, sunroof
Load-dump protection
Jump-start protection
Design
Multilayer technology
Flammability rating better than UL 94 V-0
Termination (see “Soldering directions”):
CT types with nickel barrier terminations (AgNiSn),
recommended for lead-free reflow and wave
soldering, and compatible with tin/lead solder.
V/I characteristics and derating curves
V/I and derating curves are attached to the data sheet.
The curves are sorted by V
RMS
and then by case size,
which is included in the type designation.
Single chip
Internal circuit
Available case sizes:
EIA
0402
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
2220
Metric
1005
1608
2012
3216
3225
4532
5750
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Automotive E series
Description for ESD/ EMI filter array
The ESD/EMI filter array provides an ideal combination of EMI filtering and ESD protection for
high-speed bus system transceivers such as Ethernet and Flexray.
Features
ESD protection acc. to IEC 61000-4-2, level 4
Capacitance deviation between array elements
C
1
and C
2
: < 3%
Max. relative capacitance change: < 0.1%/K
Low leakage current
Load-dump/ jump-start resistant
Stable protection level
Bidirectional protection
No temperature derating up to 125
°C
RoHS-compatible, lead-free
Qualification based on AEC-Q200
Applications
Load-dump protection
Jump-start protection
Design
Two multilayer varistors with a common ground
CT types with nickel barrier terminations (AgNiSn),
recommended for lead-free reflow and wave
soldering, and compatible with tin/lead solder.
Flammability rating better than UL 94 V-0
Termination (see “Soldering directions”):
CT types with nickel barrier terminations (AgNiSn),
recommended for lead-free reflow and wave
soldering, and compatible with tin/lead solder.
2-fold array
Internal circuit
Model of EMI filtering with matched
capacitances C
1
and C
2
Available case sizes:
EIA
0508
Metric
1220
Please read
Cautions and warnings
and
Important notes
at the end of this document.
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