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SMD CHIP VARISTORS
CHIP VARISTOR FEATURES
• SMD type chip varistors are highly reliable in surface mount applications.
• Wide operating voltage range.
• Large withstanding surge current and energy at small size
• Suitable for high speed signal line due to small capacitance
• Excellent solderability and superior heat resistance
• Ag base terminal electrodes with Ni + Sn-Pb electroplating
• No asymmetrical degradation as with bismuth zinc oxide varistors
CHIP VARISTOR APPLICATIONS
Typical Applications:
Information and communication equipment
Signal line of cellular phones
Transient voltage protection for ICs and transistors
ESD and I/O protection
Overall telecommunication transient protection
TYPICAL APPLICATION EXAMPLES
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HOW TO ORDER Chip Varistors
ICVN 05 05 X 150 P B
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
1 SERIES NAME
CODE PRODUCT NAME
ICVN Normal type chip varistor
ICVL Low capacitance type chip varistor
2 SIZE DESIGNATOR
CODE SIZE in MM (inches)
05 1.0 X 0.5 (.040 x .020)
10 1.6 X 0.8 (.063 x .031)
21 2.0 X1.25 (.079 x .050)
31 3.2 X 1.6 (.126 x .063)
3 WORKING VOLTAGE
CODE VOLTAGE (VDC) CODE VOLTAGE (VDC)
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
4 ENERGY
CODE ENERGY (J) CODE ENERGY (J)
A 0.1 H 1.2
C 0.3 J 1.5
D 0.4 P 3.0
F 0.7 V 0.02
G 0.9 X 0.05
5 CLAMPING VOLTAGE
CODE VOLTAGE (V) CODE VOLTAGE (V)
100 10.0 500 50.0
150 15.5 560 56.0
200 20.0 580 58.0
250 25.0 620 62.0
300 30.0 650 65.0
390 39.0 101 100.0
400 40.0 121 120.0
6 TERMINATION TYPE
CODE TYPE
S Solderable (Ag/Pd/Pt)
P Electroplate (Ni Sn)
7 PACKAGING TYPE
CODE TYPE
B Bulk Case Packaging
R Paper Tape & Reel pack
E Embossed Plastic Tape & Reel pack
P/N Example: ICVN0518X400SE
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CHIP VARISTOR CONFIGURATION AND DIMENSIONS
CHIP SIZE CODE DIMENSIONS in mm (inch)
CODE
EIA METRIC L W T L1
05 0402 1005
1.0± 0.05
.040 ± .002
0.5 ± 0.05
.020 ± .002
0.5 ± 0.05
.020 ± .002
0.2 + 0.15/-0.1
.020 + .006 - .004
10 0603 1608
1.6 ± 0.1
.063 ± .004
0.8 ±0.1
.031 ± .004
0.8 ±0.1
.031 ± .004
0.3 ± 0.2
.012 ± .008
21 0805 2012
2.0 ± 0.1
.079 ± .004
1.25 ± 0.1
.050 ± .004
1.35 MAX
.053 max
0.5+ 0.21-0.3
.020 + .008 - .012
31 1206 3216
3.2 ± 0.15
.126 ± .006
1.6 ± 0.15
.063 ± .006
1.35 MAX
.057 max
0.5+ 0.21-0.3
.020 + .008 - .012
Note: METRIC dimensions throughout this document govern, unless specifically indicated otherwise.
HIGH SPEED TYPE CHIP VARISTORS
• Typical ESD failure voltage for CMOS and/or Bi Polar is ≥200V.
• 15kV ESD pulse (air discharge) per IEC 1000-4-2.Level 4, generates <2OmJ of energy.
• Low capacitance (<200pF) is required for high-speed data transmission.
• Low leakage current(lL) is necessary for battery operated equipment.
JC Part Number Working
Voltage
Clamping
Voltage
Peak
Current
Transient
Energy Capacitance
Symbol VWM V
C I
peak E
trans C
Units Volts
(max)
Volts
(max)
Amp
(max.)
Joules
(max.)
pF
(typ.)
Chip Size
Test Condition <50µA 8/20 µs 8/20 µs 10/1000 µs 0.5Vrms @
1MHz
1005 ICVL0518V500 ≤18.0 <50.0 15 0.02 40
1608 ICVL1018X500 ≤18.0 50 20 0.05 75
2012 ICVL2118A500 ≤18.0 50 30 0.1 100
3216 ICVL3118A500 ≤18.0 50 30 0.1 200
TERMINOLOGY
• VWM: Maximum steady state DC operating voltage the varistor can maintain and not exceed
50µA leakage current.
• VB: Voltage across the device measured at 1 mA DC current
• VC: Maximum peak voltage across the varistor measured at a specified pulse and
waveform
• Ipeak: Maximum peak current which may be applied with the specified waveform without
device failure
• C: Device capacitance measured @0.5Vrms and 1MHz with zero volt bias applied.
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CHIP VARISTOR STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS BY SIZE
JC Part Number Working
Voltage
Varistor
Voltage
Clamping
Voltage
Peak
Current
Transient
Energy Capacitance
Symbol VWM V
S V
C I
peak E
trans C
Units Volts
(max) Volts Volts
(max)
Amp
(max.)
Joules
(max.)
pF
(typ)
Chip Size
Test Condition <50µA 1 mA DC 8/20 µs 8/20 µs 10/1000 µs 0.5Vrms @
1MHz
ICVN0505X150 5.6 7.6 -9.3 15.5 20 0.05 360
ICVN0509X200 9.0 11.0-14.0 20.0 20 0.05 230
ICVN0514X300 14.0 16.5-20.3 30.0 20 0.05 120
1005
ICVN0518X400 18.0 22.9-28.0 40.0 20 0.05 90
ICVN1003A100 3.3 4.1 -6.0 10 30 0.1 1230
ICVN1005A150 5.6 7.6 - 9.3 15.5 30 0.1 825
ICVN1 009A200 9.0 11.0-15.0 20 30 0.1 550
ICVN1014A300 14.0 16.5-20.3 30 30 0.1 424
ICVN1018A400 18.0 22.9-28.0 40 30 0.1 225
ICVN1026A580 26.0 31.0-38.0 58 30 0.1 160
1608
ICVN1030A650 30.0 37.0-46.0 65 30 0.1 150
ICVN2103A100 3.3 4.1 -6.0 10 40 0.1 930
ICVN2105A150 5.6 7.6-9.3 15.5 40 0.1 860
ICVN2109A200 9 11.0-14.0 20 40 0.1 585
ICVN2112A250 12 14.0-18.3 25 40 0.1 400
ICVN2114A300 14 16.5-20.3 30 40 0.1 280
ICVN2118A400 18 22.9-28.0 40 30 0.1 275
ICVN2126A580 26 31.0-38.0 58 30 0.1 110
2012
ICVN2130A650 30 37.0-46.0 65 30 0.1 80
ICVN3103A100 3.3 4.1-6.0 10 40 0.1 1500
ICVN3105A150 5.6 7.6 -9.3 15.5 40 0.1 870
ICVN3114A300 14 16.5-20.3 30 40 0.1 500
ICVN3118A400 18 22.9-28.0 40 30 0.1 270
ICVN3126D580 26 30.5-37.3 58 120 0.4 450
ICVN31300650 30 37.0-45.0 65 120 0.4 400
3216
ICVN3148D101 48 56.0-68.0 100 100 0.4 185
CHIP VARISTOR PACKAGING SPECIFICATION
• All SMD type chip varistors are Tape and Reel packaged in according with the latest revision of EIA 481B
0805 and 1206 Chip Sizes Packaging Tape
Material 0402 Chip Size 0603 Chip Size Thickness ≤0.85mm Thickness ≥ 1.0mm
Paper 10,000 pcs/reel 4,000 pcs/reel 4,000 pcs/reel N/A
Embossed Plastic N/A N/A Optional on request 2,000 pcs/reel
All Tape and Reeled product is supplied on 178 ± 2 mm diameter reels with 13 ± 0.5 mm arbor holes.
• Packaging in Bulk Case is optional as follows:
0805 and 1206 Chip Sizes
Size 0402 Chip Size 0603 Chip Size Thickness ≤0.85mm Thickness ≥ 1.0mm
Quantity/case 80,000 pcs 15,000 pcs 10,000 pcs 5,000 pcs
Bulk case material is ABS plastic
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CHIP VARISTOR PERFORMANCE
REQUIREMENTS
ITEM 1005 1608 2012 3216 TEST CONDITION
Operating
Temperature Range -55° C to + 125 ° C --
Storage
Temperature &
humidity range
40° C max, 70% RH max. At packing
Resistance to solder
heat
1. No damage such as cracks in the chip
element.
2. Greater than 75% of the terminal
shall be covered with fresh solder
Preheat temperature: 100 to 150° C
Preheat time: 1 minute
Solder temperature: 260 ± 10° C
Immersion time: 10 ± 0.5 sec.
Solderability More than 90% of the terminal shall be
covered with fresh solder
Preheat temperature: 100 to 150° C
Preheat time: 1 minute
Solder temperature: 230 ± 10° C
Immersion time: 3 ± 1 sec.
Reflow soldering
1. More than 50% of the terminal shall
be covered with fresh solder.
2. Varistor voltage change not to
exceed ± 10%.
Preheat temperature: 150° C
Preheat time: 1 minute
Solder temperature: 230 ° C
Soldering time: 10 sec.max
Tensile Strength
(terminal strength) Per JIS-C-6429 Appendix 1
Note: Force of 1.8kg for 60 seconds.
Board Flex
(Bending Strength)
1. The body shall not be damaged by the
forces shown in the table
Min Flex by Size - 2.0 3.0 4.0
Appendix 2 Note: 2mm (Min.)
Drop 1. No mechanical damage Drop 10 times on a concrete floor from a
height of three ft (91cm)
Vibration 1. No mechanical damage
Frequency: 10~55—10Hz
Amplitude: 1.52mm
Direction and time:
X,Y,X directions for 2 hours
Temperature cycle 1. No mechanical damage
2. Varistor voltage change: within ± 10%
Step 1. –40 ±3° C for 30± 3min.
Step 2. +85 ±3° C for 30± 3min.
Number of cycles: 100
Heat load resistance 1. No mechanical damage
2. Varistor voltage change: within ± 10%
Temperature : +85 ±2° C
Applied Voltage: working voltage
Duration: 1,000 hours
Measured after 24 hours at room ambient
temperature
Low temperature
resistance
1. No mechanical damage
2. Varistor voltage change: within ± 10%
Temperature: -40 ±5° C
Duration: 1,000 hours
Measured after 24 hours at room ambient
temperature
Humidity resistance 1. No mechanical damage
2. Varistor voltage change: within ± 10%
Temperature: +40 ±2° C
Humidity: 90—95%RH
Duration: 500 hours
Measured after 24 hours at room ambient
temperature
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CHIP VARISTOR PERFORMANCE (Continued)
ITEM REQUIREMENTS
All Sizes TEST CONDITION
Humidity load
resistance
1. No mechanical damage
2. Varistor voltage change: within ± 10%
Temperature: +40 ±2° C
Humidity: 90—95%RH
Applied Voltage: working voltage
Duration: 500 hours
Measured after 24 hours at room ambient
temperature
Maximum surge
current
1. Varistor voltage change: within ± 10%
IECI000-4-5 standard
1.2/50 µs - 8/20 µs voltage-current
combination pulse
Temperature: +40 ±2° C
Humidity: 90—95%RH
Polarity: +, -
Number of pulses one (1)
Surge pulse: 8/20 µs
Applied current: maximum surge
current (Is)
Maximum surge
energy
Varistor voltage change: within ± 10%
IECI000-4-5 standard
10/1000 µs current pulse
Temperature: +40 ±2° C
Humidity: 90—95%RH
Polarity: +, -
Number of pulses one (1)
Surge pulse: 10/1000 µs
Applied current: maximum surge
current (Ws)
ESD life 1. No mechanical damage
2. Varistor voltage change: within ± 10%
ESD gun (IEC1000-4-2 standard)
C=l50pF R=330Ω
Discharge: contact discharge
Voltage: 8,000V(level 4)
Polarity: +, -
Number of
discharges: 10,000 times in 10
sec.
ESD test 1. No mechanical damage
2. Varistor voltage change: within ± 10%
ESD gun (IEC1000-4-2 standard)
C=l50pF R=330Ω
Discharge: Air discharge
Voltage: 25,000V(special
level)
Polarity: +, -
Number of
discharges: 10 times in 10 sec
ZINC OXIDE LEADED VARISTORS
FEATURES APPLICATIONS
• Voltage range from 18V up to
1800V
• Fast response time
• Symmetrical V-I (Volt-Amp)
characteristics
• High surge current (2000A/cm2)
• No follow on current
General Type:
• Semiconductor surge protection (IC, diodes,triacs, thyristors)
• Military and Industrial telecom
• Powerline noise suppression
• Measurement and control instrumentation
Lightning Arrester Type:
• Semiconductor protection (IC, diodes,triacs, thyristors)
• Telecom base station and distribution boards
• Measurement and control instrumentation
