All specifications are subject to change without notice.
Conformity to RoHS Directive: This means that, in conformity with EU Directive 2002/95/EC, lead, cadmium, mercury, hexavalent chromium, and specific
bromine-based flame retardants, PBB and PBDE, have not been used, except for exempted applications.
Chip Varistors
Countermeasure for surge voltage and static electricity
AVR series
Type:
Issue date:
AVR-M
AVRL
September 2011
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Varistors(SMD)
Countermeasure for Surge Voltage and Static Electricity
AVR Series AVR-M, AVRL Types
Varistors are voltage dependent nonlinear resistive elements with
a resistance that decreases rapidly when the voltage is over the
constant value.
Varistor is equivalent with Zener diode of two series connection.
Therefore, do not have polarity.
CURRENT vs. VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS EQUIVALENT CIRCUIT
THE EFFECT OF THE VARISTOR
WITHOUT VARISTOR
A malfunction and failure of electronic equipment
WITH VARISTOR
Suppress abnormal voltage by inserting varistor in a circuit
Conformity to RoHS Directive
Chip varistor
/V
1mA
:12V
Zener diode
/Vz:6.8V
Positive direction
Negative direction
Voltage(V)
Current(A)
10–1
10–2
10–3
10–4
10–5
–10–1
–10–2
–10–3
–10–4
–10–5
22661010 1414 1818
2 Zener Diodes
A capacitance content
ESD, Surge voltage
Power line
Signal line
IC
ESD, Surge voltage
Power line
Signal line
Insert a varistor between
a line and ground
: Chip varistor
IC
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FEATURES
No polarity, due to symmetrical current-voltage characteristics.
Equivalent to anode common type Zener diode.
Excellent electrostatic absorption capability.
Response is as good or better than Zener diode.
Keeps symmetrical current-voltage characteristics even after
electrostatic absorption.
Adopted the inner electrodes lamination structure.
Wide range of varistor voltages are available in series (6.8 to
39V).
Low capacitance items are available in series (1.1pF to).
World’s smallest 0603-, 1005-, 1608-, 2012-chip types and
1410-array type are available in series.
Excellent mount reliability. Good for Pb-free soldering.
Adopted (Ni/Sn) electroplating.
Achieved good solderability and solder heat resistance.
Can replace a Zener diode + capacitor combination.
Reduced footprint and total mounting cost.
APPLICATIONS
• Electrostatic absorption
Pulse noise absorption
TEMPERATURE RANGES
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
INTERNAL STRUCTURE
CIRCUITS
SINGLE TYPE ARRAY TYPE
OPERATIONAL VOLTAGE RANGES
RECOMMENDED REFLOW SOLDERING CONDITIONS
Type AVR-M1005/1608/2012 AVR-M14A2/0603/AVRL
Operating –40 to +125°C –40 to +85°C
Storage –40 to +125°C –40 to +85°C
Consumer product Application
Mobile phone
Digital video camera
Digital camera
PDA
Note PC
DVD-ROM, CD-ROM
CD/MD/MP3 player
Game machine
Data terminal
LCD panel
Touch panel
Button and switch unit
Battery terminal
Audio-Video input-output terminal
Microphone/receiver unit
Controller unit
In-car equipment
CAN-BUS
ECU
Connector
Air conditioner panel
Car audio
Car navigation
Varistor body
(Zinc Oxide: ZnO semiconductor ceramics)
Inner electrode
(Palladium)
Sn plating
Ni plating
Ag termination
underlayer
7.5
28
16
19
Circuit voltage(V)
50 10152025
30
0603 type
1005 type
1608 type
2012 type
1410 type
28
Natural
cooling
10s max.
Preheating
60 to 120s
Soldering
60s max.
220˚C
250˚C
260˚C max.
180˚C
150˚C
Time(s)
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AVR-M TYPE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
(1) Series name
(2) Dimensions L×W
(3) Structure code
(4) Varistor voltage
(5) Varistor voltage tolerance
(6) Packaging style
(7) Capacitance and TDK internal code
SHAPES AND DIMENSIONS/RECOMMENDED PC BOARD PAT-
TERN
0603/1005/1608/2012 TYPES
Dimensions in mm
Dimensions in mm
1410 TYPE
AVR-M 1005 C 270 M T AAB
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
0603 0.6×0.3mm
1005 1.0×0.5mm
1608 1.6×0.8mm
2012 2.0×1.2mm
14A2 1.4×1.0mm (2-element)
270 27×100V
10%
20%
TTaping
BBulk
Typ e L W T B m i n . Weight
(mg)typ.
0603 0.6±0.03 0.3±0.03 0.3±0.03 0.1 0.2
1005 1.0±0.05 0.5±0.05 0.5±0.05 0.1 1.2
1608 1.6±0.1 0.8±0.1 0.8±0.1 0.2 5
2012 2.0±0.2 1.25±0.2 1.0±0.2 0.2 15
Typeabc
0603 0.25 to 0.35 0.2 to 0.3 0.25 to 0.35
1005 0.3 to 0.5 0.35 to 0.45 0.4 to 0.6
1608 0.6 to 0.8 0.6 to 0.8 0.6 to 0.8
2012 0.9 to 1.2 0.7 to 0.9 0.9 to 1.2
L
WT
B
c
a bb
1.37±0.2
1.0±0.2
0.2typ.
0.6max.
0.36±0.2
0.64typ.
0.32±0.2 Weight: 4mg typ.
Dimensions in mm
0.6 to 0.66
0.3
to
0.4
0.35
to
0.45
0.65
to
0.95
1.0
to
1.4
Dimensions in mm
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ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
: Packaging style(T: Taping/B: Bulk)
TERMINOLOGY
1 8/20µs test waveform
2 10/1000µs test waveform
Part No.
Varistor voltage
(Breakdown voltage)
V1mA(V)[DC1mA]
Maximum
continuous voltage
(Rated voltage)
Vdc(V)
Clamping
voltage
Vcl(V)
[8/20µs]
Maximum
energy
E(Joule)
[10/1000µs]
Maximum
peak
current Ip(A)
[8/20µs]
Capacitance
C(pF)
[1kHz, 1Vrms]
Packaging
quantities
(Taping)
(pieces/reel)
0603 type
AVRM0603C6R8N 101N 6.8 (4.76 to 8.84) 3.5 max. 14[1A] 0.01 max. 10 max. 100 typ.
15,000
AVRM0603C080M 101N 8 (6.4 to 9.6) 5.5 max. 17[1A] 0.01 max. 4 max. 100 typ.
AVRM0603C120M 101N 12.8 (10 to 15.6) 5.5 max. 20[1A] 0.01 max. 5 max. 100 typ.
AVR-M0603C120M AAB 12 (9.6 to 14.4) 7.5 max. 23[1A] 0.01 max. 1 max. 33 typ.
1005 type
AVRM1005C6R8N 101N 6.8 (4.76 to 8.84) 3.5 max. 14[1A] 0.02 max. 10 max. 100 typ.
10,000
AVR-M1005C080M AAB 8 (6.4 to 9.6) 5.5 max. 14[1A] 0.04 max. 25 max. 650 typ.
AVR-M1005C080M ADB 8 (6.4 to 9.6) 5.5 max. 14[1A] 0.04 max. 25 max. 480 typ.
AVR-M1005C080M ABB 8 (6.4 to 9.6) 5.5 max. 15[1A] 0.02 max. 3 max. 100 typ.
AVR-M1005C080M ACB 8 (6.4 to 9.6) 5.5 max. 19[1A] 0.01 max. 1 max. 33 typ.
AVR-M1005C120M AAB 12 (9.6 to 14.4) 7.5 max. 20[1A] 0.05 max. 10 max. 130 typ.
AVRM1005C270K 101N 27 (24 to 30) 19 max. 55[1A] 0.06 max. 4 max. 100 typ.
AVR-M1005C270M AAB 27 (21.6 to 32.4) 15 max. 50[1A] 0.06 max. 4 max. 40 typ.
AVR-M1005C270M ABB 27 (21.6 to 32.4) 15 max. 50[1A] 0.05 max. 1 max. 15 typ.
1608 type
AVR-M1608C080M AAB 8 (6.4 to 9.6) 5.5 max. 15[2A] 0.09 max. 30 max. 650 typ.
4,000
AVR-M1608C120M 6AB 12 (9.6 to 14.4) 7.5 max. 20[2A] 0.09 max. 50 max. 1050 typ.
AVR-M1608C120M 2AB 12 (9.6 to 14.4) 7.5 max. 20[2A] 0.06 max. 15 max. 400 typ.
AVR-M1608C180M 6AB 18 (14.4 to 21.6) 11 max. 30[2A] 0.1 max. 30 max. 600 typ.
AVR-M1608C220K 6AB 22 (19.8 to 24.2) 16 max. 34[2A] 0.1 max. 30 max. 560 typ.
AVR-M1608C220K 2AB 22 (19.8 to 24.2) 16 max. 37[2A] 0.03 max. 10 max. 210 typ.
AVR-M1608C270K 6AB 27 (24 to 30) 19 max. 42[2A] 0.1 max. 48 max. 430 typ.
AVR-M1608C270K 2AB 27 (24 to 30) 19 max. 42[2A] 0.1 max. 20 max. 160 typ.
AVR-M1608C270K ACB 27 (24 to 30) 19 max. 54[2A] 0.05 max. 10 max. 60 typ.
AVR-M1608C270M AAB 27 (21.6 to 32.4) 17 max. 52[2A] 0.05 max. 2 max. 30 typ.
AVR-M1608C270M ABB 27 (21.6 to 32.4) 17 max. 52[2A] 0.05 max. 2 max. 15 typ.
AVRM1608C390K 271N 39 (35 to 43) 28 max. 69[2A] 0.1 max. 78 max. 270 typ.
2012 type
AVR-M2012C120M 6AB 12 (9.6 to 14.4) 7.5 max. 20[5A] 0.2 max. 60 max. 1000 typ.
2,000AVR-M2012C220K 6AB 22 (19.8 to 24.2) 16 max. 38[5A] 0.3 max. 100 max. 800 typ.
AVR-M2012C390K 6AB 39 (35 to 43) 28 max. 62[5A] 0.3 max. 100 max. 430 typ.
1410 type
AVR-M14A2C240M 600N 24 (20 to 27) 16 max. 50[1A] 0.01 max. 5 max. 60 typ.[1MHz]
4,000
AVR-M14A2C270M 470N 27 (21.6 to 32.4) 15 max. 54[1A] 0.007 max. 5 max. 47 typ.[1MHz]
AVRM14A2C270M 150N 27 (21.6 to 32.4) 15 max. 55[1A] 0.02 max. 3 max. 15 typ.[1MHz]
AVRM14A2C270M 3R3F 27 (21.6 to 32.4) 10 max. 45[0.2A] 0.002 max. 0.2 max. 3.3 typ.[1MHz]
Item Unit Terminology
Varistor voltage
(Breakdown voltage)
V1mA
(V)
Voltage measured across the varistor
when DC1mA is applied.
Maximum continuous
voltage (Rated voltage)
Vdc
(V)
Maximum DC voltage that can be applied
continuously.
Varistor leakage current: 50µA max.
(Within the range of maximum allowable
circuit voltage)
Clamping voltage Vcl
(V)
Voltage appearing across the varistor
when a pulse current (8/20µs1) of
specified peak value is applied.
Maximum energy E
(Joule)
Maximum energy that can be absorbed
without deteriorating varistor
characteristics when an impulse
(10/1000µs2) is applied once.
Maximum peak current Ip
(A)
Maximum current that can be withstood
without deteriorating varistor
characteristics when an impulse current
(8/20µs1) is applied once.
Capacitance C
(pF)
Capacitance measured at 1kHz
(or 1MHz) of oscillator frequency and
1Vrms of oscillator voltage.
20µs
50%
90%
100%
Current
Time
8µs
1000µs
50%
90%
100%
10µs
Energy
Time
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AVRL TYPE
PRODUCT IDENTIFICATION
(1) Series name
(2) Dimensions L×W
(3) Maximum continuous voltage
(4) Capacitance
(5) Capacitance tolerance
(6) Packaging style
(7) Varistor voltage and TDK internal code
SHAPES AND DIMENSIONS/RECOMMENDED PC BOARD PAT-
TERN
Dimensions in mm
Dimensions in mm
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
: Packaging style(T: Taping/B: Bulk)
TERMINOLOGY
AVRL 10 1A 3R3 F T A
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7)
10 1.0×0.5mm
16 1.6×0.8mm
1A 10Vdc
1R1 1.1pF
3R3 3.3pF
6R8 6.8pF
N ±0.3pF
1pF
2pF
TTaping
BBulk
Typ e L W T B m i n . Weight
(mg)typ.
1005 1.0±0.05 0.5±0.05 0.5±0.05 0.1 1.2
1608 1.6±0.1 0.8±0.1 0.8±0.1 0.2 5
Typeabc
1005 0.3 to 0.5 0.35 to 0.45 0.4 to 0.6
1608 0.6 to 0.8 0.6 to 0.8 0.6 to 0.8
L
WT
B
c
a bb
Part No.
Capacitance
C(pF)
[1MHz, 1Vrms]
Maximum continuous voltage
(Rated voltage)
Vdc(V)
Insulation resistance
Rdc(M)
[3Vrms]
Varistor voltage
V1mA(V)[DC1mA]
Packaging quantities
(Taping)
(pieces/reel)
1005 type
AVRL101A1R1N A 1.1[0.8 to 1.4] 10 max. 10 min. 90 typ.
10,000
AVRL101A1R1N B 1.1[0.8 to 1.4] 10 max. 10 min. 39 typ.
AVRL101C2R2D A 2.2[1.7 to 2.7] 16 max. 10 min. 90 typ.
AVRL101A3R3F A 3.3[2.3 to 4.3] 10 max. 10 min. 27 typ.
AVRL101A6R8G A 6.8[4.8 to 8.8] 10 max. 10 min. 27 typ.
1608 type
AVRL161A1R1N A 1.1[0.8 to 1.4] 10 max. 10 min. 90 typ.
4,000
AVRL161A1R1N B 1.1[0.8 to 1.4] 10 max. 10 min. 39 typ.
AVRL161A3R3F A 3.3[2.3 to 4.3] 10 max. 10 min. 27 typ.
AVRL161A6R8G A 6.8[4.8 to 8.8] 10 max. 10 min. 27 typ.
Item Unit Terminology
Capacitance C
(pF)
Capacitance measured at 1MHz of oscillator frequency and 1Vrms
of oscillator voltage.
Maximum continuous
voltage (Rated voltage)
Vdc
(V)
Maximum DC voltage that can be applied continuously.
Varistor leakage current: 50µA max.
(Within the range of maximum allowable circuit voltage)
Insulation resistance Rdc
(M)
Insulation resistance appearing across the varistor when specified
voltage is applied.
Varistor voltage
(Breakdown voltage)
V1mA
(V) Voltage measured across the varistor when DC1mA is applied.
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TYPICAL ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
CURRENT vs. VOLTAGE CHARACTERISTICS
TRANSMISSION CHARACTERISTICS
IMPEDANCE vs. FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS
CAPACITANCE vs. FREQUENCY CHARACTERISTICS
V1mA:8V
V1mA:12V
V1mA:18V
V1mA:22V
V1mA:27V
010203040
Voltage(V)
Current(A)
100
10–1
10–2
10–3
10–4
10–5
10–6
10–7
30pF 15pF
6.8pF
3.3pF
1050pF
650pF
400pF
160pF
1 10 100 1000 10000
Frequency(MHz)
Insertion loss(dB)
10
20
30
40
50
60
10
0
1 10 100 1000 10000
Frequency(MHz)
Impeadance()
1000
10000
100
10
1
0.1
0.01
30pF
15pF 6.8pF 3.3pF
1050pF
650pF
400pF
160pF
10000
1 10 100 1000 10000
Frequency(MHz)
Capacitance(pF)
1000
10000
100
10
1
1050pF
650pF
400pF
160pF
30pF
15pF
3.3pF
6.8pF
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ELECTROSTATIC DISCHARGE TESTS
TEST CONDITIONS
150pF, 330 contact discharge
Charged voltage /8kV, 0.1s interval
MEASURING CIRCUIT
AVR-M0603 TYPE
AVR-M1608 TYPE
AVR-M1005 TYPE
AVRL101A3R3F
10M330
150pF
High voltage
DC power supply
Discharge gun
ESD
simulator
ESD simulator
Test
sample
0.1 1 10 100
Number of discharge(Times)
V1mA/V1mA(%)
10
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
20
0
–60
0.1 1 10 100
Number of discharge(Times)
V1mA/V1mA(%)
10
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
20
0
–60
0.1 1 10 100
Number of discharge(Times)
V1mA/V1mA(%)
10
–10
–20
–30
–40
–50
20
0
–60
0.1 1 10 100
Number of discharge(Times)
Capacitance(pF) [1MHz]
7
5
4
3
2
1
8
6
0
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ELECTROSTATIC ABSORPTION CHARACTERISTICS
DISCHARGE CURRENT WAVEFORM
DISCHARGE VOLTAGE WAVEFORM
WAVEFORM PARAMETERS [IEC61000-4-2]
MEASURING CIRCUIT
ESD ABSORPTION CHARACTERISTICS
COMPARISON OF VARIOUS ELEMENTS
–50 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Time(ns)
Discharge current(A)
7
5
4
3
2
1
–1
8
6
0
150pF, 330,
Contact discharge, Test level 1
–50 0 50 100 150 200 250 300
Time(ns)
Voltage(V)
300
200
150
100
50
0
350
250
–50
Open waveform
AVR-M1005C120MTAAB / V1mA:12V
AVR-M1005C080MTAAB / V1mA:8V
Zener diode /Vz:6.2V
Test level
ESD Charge
voltage
(kV)
First peak current
of discharge
(A)
Rise time
(ns)
1 2 7.5 0.7 to 1.0
2 4 15 0.7 to 1.0
3 6 22.5 0.7 to 1.0
4 8 30 0.7 to 1.0
10M330
50
150pF
Discharge gun
ESD
simulator
ESD simulator
Test
sample
Oscilloscope
60dB attenuator
I/O impedance: 50
Frequency range: DC to 18GHz
High voltage
DC power supply
Clamping voltage
(
V)
0
316 45 58 47
Open waveform
117 16 24 21
350
300
250
200
150
100
50
AVR-M1005C080MTAAB AVR-M1005C120MTAAB
Zener diode/Vz:6.2V
Peak
Average
271V
down
101V
down
258V
down
93V
down
269V
down
96V
down
30 100
Peak voltage:Peak voltage of standing up part
Average voltage : Average voltage of 30 to 100ns
Peak
voltage
(voltage)
(ns)
Average
voltage
ESD (Electro Static Discharge)
absorption characteristics of V1mA-8V
is superior to Vz-6.2V Zener diode.
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MERITS OF REPLACEMENT FROM ZENER DIODE
(1) Reduction in the number of parts
(2) Reduction in mounting cost
COMPARISON OF FOOTPRINT
Zener diode Chip varistor
Save a mount area 65% down
EXAMPLE OF REPLACEMENT AT AUDIO TERMINAL
(3) Improved electrostatic absorption capability
COMPARE DATA OF CHIP VARISTOR AND ZENER DIODE
ABOUT IC PROTECTION
APPLICATION EXAMPLES
CELLULAR PHONE
AUDIO/VIDEO
0.8mm
0.5mm
2.3mm 1.2mm
Audio/out
Audio/out
Audio
AMP
Audio
AMP
Audio
connector
Audio
connector
: Chip varistor
10–3
10–4
10–5
10–6
10–7
Insulation resistance
of tested circuit()
02468101214
ESD voltage(kV)
AVR-M1608C120MT6AB
With Zener Diode
CMOS: D74HC04C
ESD generator : Noise Laboratory Co.,Ltd., ESS -630A
200pF-0 method model equipment
Contact type discharge
ESD applied point: Vcc-ground
To LCD driver
: Chip varistor
LCD panel
Backlight LED Data terminal
Key pad/Switch
Microphone/Receiver
Audio
Digi
Monitor
OUT Video1
in Video2
in Video3
in Video5
in
Video Video Video Video
L/MONO L/MONO L/MONO L/MONO
Audio Audio Audio Audio
L
R
: Chip varistor
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APPLICATION EXAMPLES
USB 2.0
MEASURING CIRCUIT
WITHOUT VARISTOR
WITH VARISTOR
AVRL101A3R3FT(3.3pF) AVRL101A6R8GT(6.8pF)
D–
D+
VDD
F.G.
USB connector
USB cable
USB IC
: Chip varistor
IC
USB2.0
board on
PC
Test
board
Test set
Sample
: Chip varistor