VJ 14 MT 0950 K BA
Varistor Termination Chip Size Series Code Operating 1mA Voltage Packaging
VJ = Plated Ni/Sn100% 12 = 0805 M0/MC/PC = Std & Ind Voltage Tolerance BA = Tape & Reel
VU = Plated Ni/SnPb 20 = 1206 MT = Telecom AC or DC K = ±10%
VC = Hybrid AgPdPt 13 = 1210 MA/PA = Automotive
14 = 1812
15 = 2220
32 = 3220
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32)
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AVX’s Professional Multilayer Varistors
include 3 series of glass coated products
as listed below:
• Standard and Industrial M0 & MC/PC Series
• Telecom MT Series
• Automotive MA/PA Series
The glass encapsulation process ensures
high insulation resistance values after
reflow soldering and excellent SMT
compatibility. This protection ensures
reliability and acid-resistance against
harsh environment like chlorite flux.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Mainly used to reduce transient over-voltages in a very wide
range of electronic products. Some example applications
are:
1) Telecom, 2) Automotive, 3) Consumer Electronics, and
4) Industrial Applications.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Construction Weight: <0.2g
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: mm (inches)
Type IEC Size L W T Land Length t
VJ12 0805 2.01±0.20 1.25±0.15 1.3 max. 0.15...0.55
(0.079±0.008) (0.049±0.006) (0.051 max.) (0.006...0.022)
VJ20 1206 3.20±0.20 1.60±0.20 1.7 max. 0.25...0.75
(0.126±0.008) (0.063±0.008) (0.067 max.) (0.010...0.030)
VJ13 1210 3.20±0.30 2.50±0.25 1.7 max. 0.25...0.75
(0.126±0.012) (0.098±0.010) (0.067 max.) (0.010...0.030)
VJ14 1812 4.50±0.30 3.20±0.30 2.0 max. 0.25...1.00
(0.177±0.012) (0.126±0.012) (0.079 max.) (0.010...0.039)
VJ15 2220 5.70±0.40 5.00±0.40 2.5max. 0.25...1.00
(0.224±0.016) (0.197±0.016) (0.098 max.) (0.010...0.039)
VJ32 3220 8.20±0.40 8.20±0.40 2.5 max. 0.25...1.00
(0.323±0.016) (0.323±0.016) (0.098 max.) (0.010...0.039)
PART NUMBERING
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1 Zinc varistor
2 Glass lead-free encapsulation
3 Silver termination
4 Nickel barrier
5 Tin 100%
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32)
Automotive MLV Range – MA and PA Series
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32 MA and PA SERIES
FEATURES
• Available in case size 0805, 1206, 1210, 1812, 2220,
(3220 under development)
• Nickel and Tin (100%) plated Termination
• Max Energy absorption: 1.5 to 25J (50J under
development)
• Well suited to protect against automotive related transients
• Load Dump capabilities: according to ISO standard
DP7637-2 12V and 24V pulse 5
• Jump start capability (12V): 24.5 V - 5mn
• Complying to main requirements of AECQ 200
• RoHS Compliant and IMDS Registration
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +150ºC
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC*
* 150°C upon request
APPLICATIONS
• Protection of various semiconductor elements from
overvoltage.
• Absorption of switching surge and electrostatic surge for
relays and motors.
• Protection of electronic equipment for automobiles from
induced lightning surge.
PART NUMBERS
Part Number Case Size Working Breakdown Peak
Maximum Energy Energy Jump Start T max
EIA Voltage Voltage current leakage 10*1000μs Load-Dump
current at Vdc (x10)
Vdc V(1mA) Amp. 8*20μs μA Joules Joules Vmax Thickness
(5mn min.) mm (inches)
*VJ12PA0160--- 0805 16 24.5 120 20 0.3 1 24.5 1.3
VJ20MA0160--- 1206 16 24.5 200 20 0.6 1.5 24.5 1.7
VJ20PA0160--- 1206 16 24.5 300 20 1.1 2 24.5 1.7
VJ13MA0160--- 1210 16 24.5 400 20 1.6 3 24.5 1.7
VJ13PA0160--- 1210 16 24.5 500 20 2 5 24.5 1.7
VJ14MA0160--- 1812 16 24.5 800 20 2.4 6 25.5 2
VJ14PA0160--- 1812 16 24.5 1000 20 2.9 10 25.5 2
VJ15MA0160--- 2220 16 24.5 1200 20 5.8 12 25.5 2
VJ15PA0160--- 2220 16 24.5 1500 20 7.2 25 25.5 2
VJ32PA0160--- 3220 16 24.5 2000 20 13.8 50 24.5 2.5
VJ15MA0340--- 2220 34 47 1200 20 10 12 47 2.5
VJ15PA0340--- 2220 34 47 2000 20 13 25 47 2.5
*VJ32PA0340 3220 34 47 2000 20 19 50 47 2.5
* under development
Hybrid termination AgPdPt upon request
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
For Current, Energy and Power
100
120
80
60
40
20
0
-55 -25 0 25
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Percent of Rating Value
50 75 100 125 150
IMPEDANCE CHARACTERISTICS
VJ15PA0160K
VJ15MA0160K
VJ14MA0160K
VJ13MA0160K
VJ20MA0160K
VJ15MA0340K
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
1,000 10,000 100,000
Frequency (kHz)
Z (Ohms)
1,000,000
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32)
Automotive MLV Range – MA and PA Series
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32 MA and PA SERIES
V / I CHARACTERISTICS
V / I Characteristics : Automotive Parts
0
50
100
150
200
0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000
I (A)
V (V)
VJ20MA0160K
VJ13MA0160K
VJ14MA0160K
VJ14PA0160K
VJ15MA0160K
VJ15PA0160K
VJ15PA0340K
VJ32PA0160K
1E-06
PULSE RATING
Pulse Rating
0.10%
1.00%
10.00%
100.00%
10 100 1000 10000
Pulse Duration (μs)
% of peak current rating
1 Repetition (Top)
2 Repetitions
10 Repetitions
10E2 Repetitions
10E3 Repetitions
10E4 Repetitions
10E5 Repetitions
10E6 Repetitions
Infinite (bottom)
TA% max
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF V/I CHARACTERISTICS
VJ20MA0160K
10
100
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
Current (A)
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
V/V1mA (%) VJ13MA0160K
10
100
Current (A)
V/V1mA (%)
1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
VJ14MA0160K
10
100
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
Current (A)
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
V/V1mA (%)
VJ15MA0160K
10
100
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02 1E-01
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
Current (A)
V/V1mA (%)
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32)
Automotive MLV Range – MA and PA Series
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32 MA and PA SERIES
VJ14PA0160
10
100
1,000
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02 1E-01
Current (A)
Voltage as a percent of
breakdown voltage
+25°C
+25°Cinter (%)
+25°Cfinal (%)
+85°C
+125°C
VJ15PA0160K
10
100
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
Ct(A)
V/V1mA (%)
VJ15MA0340K
10
100
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
Current (A)
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
Repetitive Peak Current Strikes
0%
2%
4%
6%
8%
10%
12%
14%
16%
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Number of strikes
Change in breakdown
voltage (%)
VJ20MA0160K @200A
VJ13MA0160K @400A
VJ14MA0160K @800A
VJ15PA0160K @1200A
VJ15MA0160K @1200A
VJ15MA0340K @1200A
VJ14PA0160K @1000A
PULSE DEGRADATION
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15)
Industrial MLV Range – M0 Series
INDUSTRIAL MLV RANGE – VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15 M0 SERIES
FEATURES
• Glass encapsulation device with very low leakage current
under DC operating conditions
• Device available in case size 1206, 1210, 1812, 2220
(3220)
• Nickel and Tin (100%) plated Termination (Hybrid AgPdPt
termination available upon request)
• Bi-Directional protection. Fast Turn-On Time.
• Excellent transient clamping characteristics up to
1200amps peak current
• Multi strike capability. Provide EMC Capacitance
• RoHS Compliant
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +150ºC
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Many uses to reduce transient over-voltage in the very wide
range of electronic products in the Professional, Industrial
and Consumer Applications.
Breakdown Max. Maximum Energy Max. Peak Cap.
Type Case Size Vrms VDC Voltage Clamping Leakage
10*1000μs Current Typical
Voltage Current 8*20μs (1KHz/0.5V)
(V) (V) (V) Vp (V) lp (A) μA (J) (A) (pF)
VJ20M00140K--- 1206 14 18 22±10% 38 1 20 0.5 200 900
VJ13M00140K--- 1210 14 18 22±10% 38 2.5 20 1.6 400 1800
VJ14M00140K--- 1812 14 18 22±10% 38 5 20 2.3 800 4200
VJ15M00140K--- 2220 14 18 22±10% 38 10 20 5.8 1200 9600
VJ20M00170K--- 1206 17 22 27±10% 44 1 20 0.6 200 800
VJ13M00170K--- 1210 17 22 27±10% 44 2.5 20 1.7 500 2500
VJ14M00170K--- 1812 17 22 27±10% 44 5 20 2.7 800 3700
VJ15M00170K--- 2220 17 22 27±10% 44 10 20 7.2 1200 8600
VJ20M00200K--- 1206 20 26 33±10% 54 1 20 0.7 200 550
VJ13M00200K--- 1210 20 26 33±10% 54 2.5 20 1.9 500 1200
VJ14M00200K--- 1812 20 26 33±10% 54 5 20 3 800 2800
VJ15M00200K--- 2220 20 26 33±10% 54 10 20 7.8 1200 6400
VJ20M00250K--- 1206 25 31 39±10% 65 1 20 1 200 500
VJ13M00250K--- 1210 25 31 39±10% 65 2.5 20 1.7 500 1100
VJ14M00250K--- 1812 25 31 39±10% 65 5 20 3.7 800 2600
VJ15M00250K--- 2220 25 31 39±10% 65 10 20 9.6 1200 5800
VJ20M00300K--- 1206 30 38 47±10% 77 1 20 1.1 200 400
VJ13M00300K--- 1210 30 38 47±10% 77 2.5 20 2 400 1200
VJ14M00300K--- 1812 30 38 47±10% 77 5 20 4.2 800 1800
VJ15M00300K--- 2220 30 38 47±10% 77 10 20 12 1200 4200
VJ20M00350K--- 1206 35 45 56±10% 90 1 20 0.6 200 260
VJ13M00350K--- 1210 35 45 56±10% 90 2.5 20 1.5 300 1200
VJ14M00350K--- 1812 35 45 56±10% 90 5 20 4 500 2500
VJ15M00350K--- 2220 35 45 56±10% 90 10 20 10 1000 4000
VJ20M00400K--- 1206 40 56 68±10% 110 1 20 0.7 100 190
VJ13M00400K--- 1210 40 56 68±10% 110 2.5 20 2.3 250 380
VJ14M00400K--- 1812 40 56 68±10% 110 5 20 4.8 500 800
VJ15M00400K--- 2220 40 56 68±10% 110 10 20 9 1000 2000
VJ20M00500K--- 1206 50 65 82±10% 135 1 20 0.8 100 130
VJ13M00500K--- 1210 50 65 82±10% 135 2.5 20 1.6 250 700
VJ14M00500K--- 1812 50 65 82±10% 135 5 20 4.5 400 600
VJ15M00500K--- 2220 50 65 82±10% 135 10 20 7 800 1400
VJ20M00600K--- 1206 60 85 100±10% 165 1 20 0.9 100 100
VJ13M00600K--- 1210 60 85 100±10% 165 2.5 20 1.5 250 600
VJ14M00600K--- 1812 60 85 100±10% 165 5 20 4.5 400 500
VJ15M00600K--- 2220 60 85 100±10% 165 10 20 6.8 800 1100
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ13)
Standard Range – MC/PC Series
STANDARD MLV RANGE – VJ20, 13 MC/PC SERIES
FEATURES
• Glass encapsulation device with very low leakage current
under DC operating conditions
• Device available in case size 1210
• Nickel and Tin (100%) plated Termination (Hybrid AgPdPt
termination available upon request)
• Bi-Directional protection. Fast Turn-On Time.
• Excellent transient clamping characteristics
• Multi strike capability. Provide EMC Capacitance
• RoHS Compliant
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +150ºC
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
• Protection of various semiconductor elements from
over-voltage
• Industrial equipment
• Consumer Electronics
• Plug-in cards, remote controls
• Home automation
Breakdown Max. Maximum Energy Max. Peak Cap.
Type Case Size VDC Voltage Clamping Leakage
10*1000μs Current Typical
Voltage Current 8*20μs (1KHz/0.5V)
(V) (V) (V) Vp (V) lp (A) μA (J) (A) (pF)
VJ13MC0180K--- 1210 18 21.5 26.5 45 10 25 1.5 500 3000
VJ13MC0260K--- 1210 26 29.7 36.3 62 10 25 1.2 300 1120
VJ13MC0300K--- 1210 30 35 43 73 10 25 0.9 220 1020
VJ13PC0300K--- 1210 30 35 43 73 10 25 1.2 280 1150
VJ13MC0480K--- 1210 48 54.5 66.5 110 10 25 0.9 220 800
VJ13PC0480K--- 1210 48 54.5 66.5 110 10 25 1.2 250 840
VJ13MC0600K--- 1210 60 67 83 126 10 25 1.5 250 600
Min Max
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ14)
Telecom MLV Range – MT Series
TELECOM MLV RANGE - VJ14 MT SERIES
FEATURES
• Effective alternative to leaded MOVs between 60 and
90 Vrsm
• High Energy Ratings up to 6 Joules with 1812 case size
• Nickel barrier or hybrid AgPdPt terminations
• Multiple Strike Capability
• Provide EMC Capacitance
• Specified in accordance to CCITT 10/1000μs Pulse test
• RoHS Compliant and IMDS Registration
CCITT 10x700μs TEST
A pulse of 10 x 700μs duration as specified by CCITT or IEC
61000-4-5 is often used to check the interference immunity
of Telecom equipment.
The curves show that the 60Vrms Varistor can reduce the
interference of the equipment from 2KV to less than 200V.
TARGET APPLICATIONS
• Phone Lines, ADSL Lines, and other Telecom Circuits
• Consumer Products
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
60Vrms
95Vrms
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
110100
Pulses
dV/V1mA
1000
With a 60Vrms Telecom Varistor
(Protection level <200V)
Without Varistor
(Open-circuit voltage)
2000
1500
1000
500
00 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8
Time (ms)
Voltage
1 1.2 1.4 1.6
Ten pulses with a duration of 10x700μs applied at one
minute intervals are specified for telecom equipment.
The curves show the V1mA drift when more than 10 pulses
are applied.
PART NUMBERS
Breakdown CCITT l max. Energy Mean Typical
Part Number Case Size Operating Voltage Voltage Max. Clamping Voltage 10 Pulses 8*20μs 10*1000μs Power Cap.
10*700μs Dissipation
EIA Vac Vdc V(1mA) V Amp. Amp. Amp. Joules W pF
VJ14MT0600--- 1812 60 85 100 400 45 45 400 6 0.015 400
VJ14MT0750--- 1812 75 100 120 400 45 45 400 6 0.015 400
VJ14MT0950--- 1812 95 125 150 250 45 45 250 5 0.015 250
10/700 Pulse Test Capability
Typical V1mA Drift
10/700 Telecom Test Pulse Wave-Form
Hybrid termination AgPdPt (VC Range) upon request
PART NUMBERS
Max. Peak
Part Number Operating Voltage Max. Max. Clamping Voltage Current Energy Cap. Typical
Leakage 8*20μs 8*20μs 10*1000μs (1KHz/0.5V)
Pulse
Vrms Vdc μA V A J pF
VC32M01750K-- 175 270 100 455 10 400 15 135
VC32M00231K-- 230 360 50 595 10 400 20 100
VC32M00251K-- 250 390 50 650 10 400 21 90
VC32M02750K-- 275 430 50 710 10 400 23 80
VC32M00301K-- 300 470 50 775 10 400 23 70
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VC32)
Single Layer SLV Range – M0 Series
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The VC32M0 Series offers the designer a surface
mount solution with higher voltage ratings and
transient energy ratings. This Single Layer
Surface Mount Varistor replaces the traditional
radial-lead Varistors with reduced size and
weight. The glass encapsulation ensures the high
performances in voltage up to 300Vrms reliability
and acid-resistance against harsh environment
like chlorite soldering flux.
APPLICATIONS
• MOV (Radial) Replacement
• Suppression of transient on line voltage
• Electric Meters
• Industrial Equipment
• Mains PSUs
• Telecommunications
• Consumer Electronics
FEATURES
• Lead less surface mount chip 3220 Case Size
• Voltage Ratings from 175Vrms to 300 Vrms
• VC32 with hybrid Ag-100% Terminations
• Operating temperature from -55°C to +125°C
• RoHS Compliant
