Electrical Characteristics
SA2 Series High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube
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Operating Temperature Range .................................................................................................................................................... -40 °C to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range ....................................................................................................................................................... -65 °C to +125 °C
Device Plating............................................................................................................................................................................................ Matte-Sn
Moisture Sensitivity Level .......................................................................................................................................................................................1
ESD Classication (HBM).......................................................................................................................................................................................6
Description
Bourns® 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.
Part No.
Device Specications Life Ratings
DC Breakdown Voltage
@ 500 V/s
Impulse
Breakdown Ramp
Insulation
Resistance
@ 250 Vdc
Arc
Voltage
@ 5A
min.
Capacitance
@ 1 MHz
Nominal Impulse
Discharge
Nom.
DC
Break-
down
After
Life
Min. Typ. Max. Tol. Max. Typ. Min. Typ. Max. 1
Operation
10
Operations
SA2-2400-Dxx-STD 2040 2400 2880 -15 % to +20 % 3800 V @1
kV/µs
10 G Ohm 20 V 1 pF 10 kA,
8/20 µs
5 kA,
8/20 µs,
±5
operations
in each
polarity
>2.0 kV
SA2-2400-Cxx-STD 1920 2400 2880 -20 % to +20 % >1.9 kV
SA2-3000-Dxx-STD 2550 3000 3600 -15 % to +20 % 4500 V @7.5
kV/µs
>2.4 kV
SA2-3000-Cxx-STD 2400 3000 3600 -20 % to +20 % >2.3 kV
SA2-3600-Dxx-STD 3060 3600 4320 -15 % to +20 % 5400 V @7.5
kV/µs
>3.0 kV
SA2-3600-Cxx-STD 2880 3600 4320 -20 % to +20 % >2.8 kV
SA2-5500-Dxx-STD 4675 5500 6600 -15 % to +20 % 8000 V @7.5
kV/µs
>4.4 kV
SA2-5500-Cxx-STD 4400 5500 6600 -20 % to +20 % >4.2 kV
SA2-5900-Dxx-STD 5015 5900 7080 -15 % to +20 % 8000 V @7.5
kV/µs
>4.9 kV
SA2-5900-Cxx-STD 4720 5900 7080 -20 % to +20 % >4.6 kV
SA2-6000-Dxx-STD 5100 6000 7200 -15 % to +20 % 8000 V @7.5
kV/µs
>5.0 kV
SA2-6000-Cxx-STD 4800 6000 7200 -20 % to +20 % >4.7 kV
SA2-6200-Dxx-STD 5270 6200 7440 -15 % to +20 % 8000 V @7.5
kV/µs
>5.2 kV
SA2-6200-Cxx-STD 4960 6200 7440 -20 % to +20 % >4.9 kV
SA2-6300-Dxx-STD 5355 6300 7560 -15 % to +20 % 9200 V @7.5
kV/µs
>5.3 kV
SA2-6300-Cxx-STD 5040 6300 7560 -20 % to +20 % >5.0 kV
SA2-7200-Dxx-STD 6120 7200 8640 -15 % to +20 % 10000 V @1
kV/µs
>6.3 kV
SA2-7200-Cxx-STD 5760 7200 8640 -20 % to +20 % >6.0 kV
Features
n Formerly a product
n High insulation resistance
n Quick response, long service life
n Available DC breakdown range:
2.4 kV to 7.2 kV
n Wide operating temperature range
n RoHS compliant*
Applications
n Street lighting
n Medical devices (low/medium risk)**
n Air conditioning
n Power supplies
n Projectors
n Welders
Agency Recognition
Agency Category Agency
File No.
UL UL 1449 E313168
Note: Model SA2-7200 specication is based on the customer providing sufcient 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
*RoHS COMPLIANT
LEAD FREE
*RoHS COMPLIANT
VERSIONS
AVAILABLE
LEAD FREE
VERSIONS ARE
RoHS COMPLIANT*
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SA2 Series High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube
Environmental Characteristics
Section Category Test Condition
IEC 60068-2-13 test M Operational Low Air Pressure Temp. +55 °C, Time 0.5 Sec., Pressure 600 hPa
IEC 60068-2-1, test Ab
Non-
Operational
Cold -40 °C, 96 Hours
IEC 60068-2-2, test Bb Dry Heat +100 °C, 96 Hours
IEC 60068-2-30, test Ca Damp Heat, Steady State +40 °C, 93 % RH, 21 Days
IEC 60068-2-14, test Na Rapid Change in Temperature Upper Temp. +100 ° C, Lower Temp. -40 °C, 5 Cycles
IEC 60068-2-6, test Fc Vibration 10-55 Hz, 30 Min. per Axis, Double Amplitude 0.70 Min.
IEC 60068-2-27, test Ea Shock Test 30 g, 11 ms, Half Sine Pulse
IEC 60068-2-20, test Ta Solderability Method 1, +235 °C, 2 Sec., Aging
IEC 60068-2-20, test Tb Resistance to Soldering Heat Method 1A, +260 °C, 5 Sec.
IEC 60068-2-21 Robustness of Terminations Ua1 (Tensile), Ua2 (Thrust), Ub (Bending) and Uc (Torsion)
How to Order
SA 2 - nnnn - x x x - STD
Series Designator
No. of Electrodes
2 = 2 Electrodes
Breakdown Voltage
2400 = 2400 V 6000 = 6000 V
3000 = 3000 V 6200 = 6200 V
3600 = 3600 V 6300 = 6300 V
5500 = 5500 V 7200 = 7200 V
5900 = 5900 V
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 Modied 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.
Typical Part Marking
.................................... SA2-xxxxxxxx
60.0 - 85.0
(2.362 - 3.346)
TINNED LEADS
METAL ELECTRODE
CERAMIC INSULATOR
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
DIA.
1.0
(.039)
DIA. 8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
METAL ELECTRODE
CERAMIC INSULATOR
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
DIA.
8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
DIA.
CERAMIC INSULATOR
METAL ELECTRODES
TINNED LEADS
8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
7.5 ± 0.5
(.295 ± .020)
3.6 ± 0.5
(.142 ± .020)
15.0 ± 0.5
(.591 ± .020)
1.0
(.039)
DIA.
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
DIA.
CERAMIC INSULATOR
METAL ELECTRODES
TINNED LEADS
8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
18.0 ± 0.5
(.709 ± .020)
1.0
(.039)
DIA.
15.0 ± 0.5
(.591 ± .020)
REF.
9.9
(.390)
14.2 ± 0.5
(.559 ± .020)
4.3 ± 0.5
(.169 ± .020)
CERAMIC INSULATOR
METAL ELECTRODES
TINNED LEADS
8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
17.2 ± 0.1
(.677 ± .004)
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
DIA.
1.0 ± 0.02
(.039 ± .008)
DIA.
12.5 ± 0.5
(.492 ± .020)
7.0 ± 1.0
(.276 ± .039)
16.0 ± 1.0
(.630 ± .039)
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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SA2 Series High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube
Product Dimensions
SA2-xxxx-xLx
DIMENSIONS: MM
(INCHES)
SA2-xxxx-xKx
SA2-xxxx-xCx SA2-xxxx-xK1x
SA2-xxxx-xBx
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SA2 Series High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube
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.
Packaging Specications
85.0 ± 2.0
(3.346 ± .079)
356.0 ± 2.0
(14.016 ± .079)
DIA.
14.0 +1.0/-0.0
(.551 +.039/-.00)
DIA.
6.2 ± 1.0
(.244 ± .039)
90.0 ± 2.0
(3.543 ± .079)
90.0 ± 2.0
(3.543 ± .079)
10.0 ± 1.0
(.394 ± .039)
SPACING
105.0
(4.134)
AA
B
B
C
C
SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
SECTION C-C
12.0 ± 0.1
(.472 ± .004)
12.0 ± 0.1
(.472 ± .004)
2.0 ± 0.1
(.079 ± .004)
4.0 ± 0.1
(.157 ± .004)
1.75
(.069)
0.50 ± 0.05
(.020 ± .002)
8.5 +0.15/-0.05
(.335 +.006/-.002)
9.3 ± 0.1
(.366 ± .004)
9.1 +0.2/-0.0
(.358 +.008/-.000)
7.50
(.295) 16.0
(.630)
8.2 +0.2/-0.0
(.323 +.008/-.000)
330
(12.992)
2.2 ± 0.5
(.087 ± .020)
13.0 ± 0.2
(.512 ± .008)
100 ± 1.0
(3.937 ± .039)
16.5 ± 0.1
(.650 ± .004)
20.2 ± 1.0
(.795 ± .039)
DIMENSIONS: MM
(INCHES)
SA2-xxxx-xLT
REV. A 11/18
85.0 ± 2.0
(3.346 ± .079)
356.0 ± 2.0
(14.016 ± .079)
DIA.
14.0 +1.0/-0.0
(.551 +.039/-.00)
DIA.
6.2 ± 1.0
(.244 ± .039)
90.0 ± 2.0
(3.543 ± .079)
90.0 ± 2.0
(3.543 ± .079)
10.0 ± 1.0
(.394 ± .039)
SPACING
105.0
(4.134)
AA
B
B
C
C
SECTION A-A
SECTION B-B
SECTION C-C
12.0 ± 0.1
(.472 ± .004)
12.0 ± 0.1
(.472 ± .004)
2.0 ± 0.1
(.079 ± .004)
4.0 ± 0.1
(.157 ± .004)
1.75
(.069)
0.50 ± 0.05
(.020 ± .002)
8.5 +0.15/-0.05
(.335 +.006/-.002)
9.3 ± 0.1
(.366 ± .004)
9.1 +0.2/-0.0
(.358 +.008/-.000)
7.50
(.295) 16.0
(.630)
8.2 +0.2/-0.0
(.323 +.008/-.000)
330
(12.992)
2.2 ± 0.5
(.087 ± .020)
13.0 ± 0.2
(.512 ± .008)
100 ± 1.0
(3.937 ± .039)
16.5 ± 0.1
(.650 ± .004)
20.2 ± 1.0
(.795 ± .039)
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