SA2 Series two-electrode High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube devices are designed
for high isolation applications. The series offers high insulation resistance over a wide
temperature range and is offered with DC breakdowns from 2.4 kV to 7.2 kV. Other
customized voltages between 2 kV and 7.2 kV are available upon request.
Agency Recognition
Agency
UL
Category
UL 1449
Agency
File No.
E313168
Electrical Characteristics
Device Specifications
DC Breakdown Voltage
@ 500 V/s
Min.
Typ.
Max.
Tol.
Impulse
Breakdown
Max.
Ramp
Insulation
Resistance
@ 250 Vdc
Min.
Arc
Voltage
@ 5A
min.
Typ.
Capacitance
@ 1 MHz
Max.
Life Ratings
Nominal Impulse
Discharge
1
Operation
10
Operations
Nom.
DC
Break-
down
After
Life
Part No.
Typ.
SA2-2400-Dxx-STD
SA2-2400-Cxx-STD
SA2-3000-Dxx-STD
SA2-3000-Cxx-STD
SA2-3600-Dxx-STD
SA2-3600-Cxx-STD
SA2-5500-Dxx-STD
SA2-5500-Cxx-STD
SA2-6200-Dxx-STD
SA2-6200-Cxx-STD
SA2-6300-Dxx-STD
SA2-6300-Cxx-STD
SA2-7200-Dxx-STD
SA2-7200-Cxx-STD
2040
1920
2550
2400
3060
2880
4675
4400
5270
4960
5355
5040
6120
5760
2400
2400
3000
3000
3600
3600
5500
5500
6200
6200
6300
6300
7200
7200
2880
2880
3600
3600
4320
4320
6600
6600
7440
7440
7560
7560
8640
8640
-15 % to
+20 %
-20 % to
+20 %
-15 % to
+20 %
-20 % to
+20 %
-15 % to
+20 %
-20 % to
+20 %
-15 % to
+20 %
-20 % to
+20 %
-15 % to
+20 %
-20 % to
+20 %
-15 % to
+20 %
-20 % to
+20 %
-15 % to
+20 %
-20 % to
+20 %
3800 V
@1
kV/µs
>2.0 kV
>1.9 kV
>2.4 kV
>2.3 kV
>3.0 kV
>2.8 kV
5 kA,
8/20 µs, >4.4 kV
±5
operations >4.2 kV
in each
polarity
>5.2 kV
>4.9 kV
>5.3 kV
>5.0 kV
>6.3 kV
>6.0 kV
4500 V
@7.5
kV/µs
5400 V
@7.5
kV/µs
8000 V
@7.5
kV/µs
10 G Ohm
20 V
1 pF
10 kA,
8/20 µs
8000 V
@7.5
kV/µs
9200 V
@7.5
kV/µs
10000 V
@1
kV/µs
Note: Model SA2-7200 specification is based on the customer providing sufficient encapsulation/working environment for the component
to avoid outside surface breakdown (e.g., non-contaminated equivalent surface in RH 40 % reaches breakdown at 10-12 kV).
Product Characteristics
Operating Temperature Range .................................................................................................................................................... -40 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range ....................................................................................................................................................... -65 °C to +125 °C
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
10-55 Hz, 30 Min. per Axis, Double Amplitude 0.70 Min.
30 g, 11 ms, Half Sine Pulse
Method 1, +235 °C, 2 Sec., Aging
Method 1A, +260 °C, 5 Sec.
Ua1 (Tensile), Ua2 (Thrust), Ub (Bending) and Uc (Torsion)
How to Order
Typical Part Marking
SA 2 - nnnn - x x x - STD
Series Designator
No. of Electrodes
2 = 2 Electrodes
Breakdown Voltage
2400 = 2400 V
3000 = 3000 V
3600 = 3600 V
5500 = 5500 V
6200 = 6200 V
6300 = 6300 V
7200 = 7200 V
....................................
SA2-xxxxxxxx
Tolerance
C = -20 % to +20 %
D = -15 % to +20 %
Lead Shape
B = Bent Leads*
C = No Leads*
K = Bent Leads with Kinks*
K1 = Bent Leads with Kinks*
L = Straight Leads**
Packaging
B = Bulk
T = Tape & Reel
Standard or Modified Product Indicator
STD = Standard
* Available in bulk packaging only.
** Bulk packaging available for straight lead devices ≤3600 V. Devices >3600 V available in tape and
reel only.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
SA2 Series High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube
Product Dimensions
SA2-xxxx-xLx
SA2-xxxx-xKx
18.0 ± 0.5
(.709 ± .020)
CERAMIC INSULATOR
METAL ELECTRODES
TINNED LEADS
1.0
(.039)
DIA.
60.0 - 85.0
(2.362 - 3.346)
TINNED LEADS
8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
CERAMIC INSULATOR
METAL ELECTRODE
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
DIA.
8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
14.2 ± 0.5
(.559 ± .020)
REF.
9.9
(.390)
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
DIA.
4.3 ± 0.5
(.169 ± .020)
15.0 ± 0.5
(.591 ± .020)
1.0
(.039)
DIA.
SA2-xxxx-xCx
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
DIA.
CERAMIC INSULATOR
METAL ELECTRODES
TINNED LEADS
8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
SA2-xxxx-xK1x
17.2 ± 0.1
(.677 ± .004)
8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
CERAMIC INSULATOR
METAL ELECTRODE
7.0 ± 1.0
(.276 ± .039)
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
DIA.
SA2-xxxx-xBx
8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
DIA.
12.5 ± 0.5
(.492 ± .020)
16.0 ± 1.0
(.630 ± .039)
CERAMIC INSULATOR
METAL ELECTRODES
TINNED LEADS
1.0 ± 0.02
(.039 ± .008)
DIA.
15.0 ± 0.5
(.591 ± .020)
7.5 ± 0.5
(.295 ± .020)
3.6 ± 0.5
(.142 ± .020)
1.0
(.039)
DIA.
DIMENSIONS:
MM
(INCHES)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
SA2 Series High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube
Packaging Specifications
Model SA2-xxxx-xxB ships standard bulk pack, 1,000 pcs./bag*.
The optional tape and reel packaging contains 1,000 pcs./reel for Model SA2-xxxx-xLT.
* Straight leads version available in bulk or tape and reel packaging; all other models available in bulk packaging only.
SA2-xxxx-xLT
14.0 +1.0/-0.0
(.551 +.039/-.00)
DIA.
10.0 ± 1.0
(.394 ± .039)
SPACING
90.0 ± 2.0
(3.543 ± .079)
6.2 ± 1.0
(.244 ± .039)
85.0 ± 2.0
(3.346 ± .079)
356.0 ± 2.0
(14.016 ± .079)
DIA.
90.0 ± 2.0
(3.543 ± .079)
105.0
(4.134)
DIMENSIONS:
MM
(INCHES)
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REV. 11/14
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
