The AVX TransGuard Transient Voltage
Suppressors(TVS) with unique high-energy
multilayer construction represents state-of-
the-art over/voltage circuit protection.
Monolithic multilayer construction
provides/protection from voltage transients
caused by ESD, lightning, NEMP, inductive
switching, ETC.
True surface mount product is provided in EIA
industry stadard packages.
Through-hole components are supplied as
conformally coated axial devices.
Features
• Excellent Clamping Ratio
• High Transient Current Capability
• Quick Response(<1nSec.)
• Low Voltage(From 3.3V)
• Small Size(0603 to 1206 Size)
Applications
• Computer ESD and I/O Protection
• Data Line Protection
• Automotive Electronics Protection
• ESD/EMP Protected Connectors
Dimentions
How to Order
VC 1206 05 D 150 R P
qSeries(VC : SMT, VA : Leaded)
wSize
eWorking Voltage(VDC)
rTransient Energy(J)
tClamping Voltage(V)
yPacking Quantity
uTermination
qwertyu
Recommended Land Pattern
(Unit : mm)
0402 1005 2000 4.32×φ2.54
0603 1608 04LC
1005
low capacitance
0805 2012 06LC
1608
low capacitance
1206 3216 08LC
2012
low capacitance
1210 3225 12LC
3216
low capacitance
1000 4.32×φ2.54
03 3.3 18 18.0
05 5.6 26 26.0
09 9.0 30 30.0
12 12.0 48 48.0
14 14.0 60 60.0
A0.1 E0.6 J1.5 X0.05
B0.2 F0.7 K2.0
C0.3 G0.9 P3.0
D0.4 H1.2 V0.02
100 10.0 390 39.0 620 62.0
150 15.5 400 40.0 650 65.0
200 20.0 500 50.0 101 100
250 25.0 560 56.0 121 120
300 30.0 580 58.0
L
W
T
TYPE L W T
0402 1.00±0.10 0.50±0.10 0.60max
0603 1.60±0.15 0.80±0.15 0.90max
0805 2.01±0.20 1.25±0.20 1.02max
1206 3.20±0.20 1.60±0.20 1.02max
1210 3.20±0.20 2.49±0.20 1.70max
(Unit : mm)
2.54 3.05
0.89 1.02
0.76 1.02
0.89 1.02
0.76 1.27
0603
(1608) Type
0402
(1005) Type 0805
(2012) Type 1206
(3216) Type 1210
(3225) Type
4.06
1.02
2.03
1.02
4.06
1.02
2.03
1.02
1.65 2.54
1.70 0.60
0.60
0.60
0.50
VC0603
VC0402 VC0805 VC1210 VA1000 VA2000
VC1206
D– 1,000 1,000 1,000 1,000
R– 4,000 2,000 3,000 2,500
T– 10,000 10,000 7,500 5,000
W10,000
PNi/Sn XAg/Pd/Pt
QNi/Sn100
Transient Voltage Suppressors
(VC, VCLC Series)
VC Series Electrical Characteristics
VCLC Series Electrical Characteristics
VC040205X150
VC040209X200
VC040214X300
VC040218X400
VC060303A100
VC060305A150
VC060309A200
VC060314A300
VC060318A400
VC060326A580
VC060330A650
VC080503A100
VC080503C100
VC080505A150
VC080505C150
VC080509A200
VC080512A250
VC080514A300
VC080514C300
VC080518A400
VC080518C400
VC080526A580
VC080526C580
VC080530A650
VC120603A100
VC120603D100
VC120605A150
VC120605D150
VC120614A300
VC120614D300
VC120618A400
VC120618D400
VC120626D580
VC120630D650
VC120648D101
VC121018J390
VC121026H560
VC121030G620
VC121030H620
VC121048G101
VC121048H101
VC121060J121
5.6 6.8-10.2 15.5 20 0.05 250 <1.0
9.0 11.0-14.0 20.0 20 0.05 230 <1.0
14.0 16.65-20.35 30.0 20 0.05 100 <1.0
18.0 22.9-28.0 40.0 20 0.05 90 <1.0
3.3*w4.1-6.0 10 30 0.1 1800/1230 <1.0
5.6 7.6-9.3 15.5 30 0.1 1000/825 <1.0
9.0 11.0-14.0 20 30 0.1 650/550 <1.0
14.0 16.5-20.3 30 30 0.1 500/425 <1.0
18.0 22.9-28.0 40 30 0.1 275/225 <1.0
26.0 31.0-38.0 58 30 0.1 200/160 <1.0
30.0 37.0-46.0 65 30 0.1 175/150 <1.0
3.3*w4.1-6.0 10 40 0.1 1300/930 <1.5
3.3*w3.7-5.6 10 120 0.3 5500/4000 1.5
5.6 7.6-9.3 15.5 40 0.1 1250/860 <1.5
5.6 7.1-8.7 15.5 120 0.3 3500/2400 1.5
9 11.0-14.0 20 40 0.1 780/585 <1.5
12 14.0-18.3 25 40 0.1 525/400 <1.5
14 16.5-20.3 30 40 0.1 375/280 <1.5
14 15.9-19.4 30 120 0.3 1100/820 1.5
18*e 22.9-28.0 40 30 0.1 350/275 <1.5
18*e 22.5-27.5 40 100 0.3 650/500 1.5
26 31.0-37.9 58 30 0.1 140/110 <1.5
26 30.5-37.3 58 100 0.3 250/190 1.5
30 37.0-46.0 65 30 0.1 100/80 <1.5
3.3*w4.1-6.0 10 40 0.1 2000/1500 <1.7
3.3*w3.7-5.6 10 150 0.4 4700/3800 1.7
5.6 7.6-9.3 15.5 40 0.1 1200/870 <1.7
5.6 7.1-8.7 15.5 150 0.4 3000/2300 1.7
14 16.5-20.3 30 40 0.1 600/500 <1.7
14 15.9-19.4 30 150 0.4 1200/900 1.7
18*e22.9-28.0 40 30 0.1 350/270 <1.7
18*e22.5-27.5 40 150 0.4 800/635 1.7
26 30.5-37.3 58 120 0.4 550/450 1.7
30 36.0-45.0 65 120 0.4 500/400 1.7
48 56.0-68.0 100 100 0.4 225/185 1.7
18*e21.5-26.5 39 500 1.5 3100/2400 2.0
26 29.7-36.3 56 300 1.2 2150/1675 2.0
30 35.0-43.0 62 220 0.9 1900/1530 2.0
30 35.0-43.0 62 280 1.2 1975/1575 2.0
48 54.5-66.5 100 220 0.9 500/430 2.0
48 54.5-66.5 100 250 1.2 525/450 2.0
60 67.0-83.0 120 250 1.5 450/375 2.0
Definition of Characteristics
Vwm : Maximum steady-state DC operating voltage the varistor can
maintain and not exceed 50µA leakage current
Vb : Voltage across the divice measured at 1mA DC current
Vc : Maximum peak voltage across the varistor measured at a
specified pulse current and waveform
I peak : Maximum peak current which may be applied with the
specified waveform without device failure
E trans : Maximum energy which may be dissipated with the specified
waveform without device failure
C: Device capacitance measured with zero volt bias 0.5Vrms and
1kHz
L: Device inductance measured with a current edge rate of
100mA/nS
Note ∗q : Current Pulse Conditions
Note ∗w : Test Condition<100µA
Note ∗e : Withstands 24.5VDC for 5 munites (Automotive applications)
Transient Energy Rating Pulse Current and Waveform
0.05J 1A 8/20µS
0.1J 2A 8/20µS
0.2 to 0.3J 5A 8/20µS
≥0.4J 10A 8/20µS
Working Voltage Breakdown Voltage Clamping Voltage Peak Current Transient Energy Capacitance Inductance
Symbol Vwm Vb Vc Ipeak Etrans C L
Unit V(max) V V(max) A(max) J(max) pF(typ.) nH(typ.)
Test Condition <50µA 1mA DC 8/20µS∗q8/20µS 10/1000µS0.5Vrms@: di/dt=
1k/1M 100mA/ns
Part Number
VC04LC18V500
VC06LC18X500
VC08LC18A500
VC12LC18A500
≤18V <50V 15A 0.02J N/A <40pF
≤18V ≤50V 20A 0.05J <25µA <150pF <1.0nH
≤18V ≤50V 30A 0.1J <10µA <100pF
≤18V ≤50V 30A 0.1J <10µA <200pF
Working Voltage Clamping Voltage Peak Current Transient Energy Leakage Current Capacitance Inductance
Symbol Vwm Vc Ipeak Etrans IL pF L
Test Condition <10µA8/20µS 8/20µS 10/1000µS@Vwm @1MHz di/dt
Pulse@2A Pulse Pulse =100mA/ns
Part Number
Transient Voltage Suppressors
(VC, VCLC Series)
