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Multilayer Surface Mount Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are manufactured from semiconducting ceramics by the highly advanced multilayer formation technologies,         which can offer rugged protection, excellent transient energy absorption and internal heat dissipation.  The devices are leadless chip form, eliminating lead inductance and guaranteeing a faster speed of response time of less than 0.5ns, which makes them fast enough to ensure reliable protection against ESD pulse and other specific transient events. These transient suppression devices have significantly smaller footprints and lower profiles than traditional Zener diodes or radial MOVs.

SMD Transient Voltage Suppressors

        Information for Designer

Transient Voltage Suppressors (varistors) are voltage-dependent electrical resistors with symmetrical V/I characteristic. Their resistance value decreases with increasing voltage, thus  “short-circuiting” further rises in over voltage.

The Prevention of Over voltage

In other words, as long as the voltage increases above the threshold of the TVS, the suppressor will draw a rapidly increasing current, and then the over voltage is considerably attenuated away from the protected circuit. That is why the inherent protection of the equipment should be supplemented by including specific components that will raise the withstand capabilities to the required level. Varistors provide protection against all kinds of over voltage and prevent electronic equipment from being damaged by transient events.

 

When selecting the TVS for designing within the circuit, some characteristic parameter should be considered carefully to meet the circuit condition. The following guidelines are recommended.

1. The surge handling ability of the selected TVS should meet the need of dissipating      the expected transient surge current of the protected circuit.

2. The clamping voltage of the selected TVS should be less than the maximum allowed operating voltage of the protected circuit.

3. In high speed data transmission situation, the capacitance of the selected TVS should be considered.

4. The special requests of the TVS's capacitance such as ESD prevention are available,  please contact us.

5.  While choosing the TVS, the working voltage of the TVS should be greater than or equal to the normal operating voltage of the circuit.

Typical Application

Telecommunications

Private branch exchanges –X- Telephone subscriber sets -X-Telephone push button modules  Telephone answering sets  Power supply units   Transmitting systems

Automotive electronics

Central protection of automotive electrical systems -X-Load-dump protection -X-Anti-skid controls -X-Trip recorders X-Radios -X-Motor controls -X-Generator rectifiers -X-Central locking systems -X-Trip computers -X-Wiper motors -X-Window lift motors -X-Airbag electronics X-Car phones -X- Seat memories

Data systems

Data transmission lines -X- Power supply units -X- Personal computers

Measuring and control equipment         

Tele metering systems -X- Remote control systems -X- Machine tool control systems - X- Elevator control systems -X-Alarm systems X-Proximity switches -X-Lighting controls - X-Power supply units -X-Ground-fault interrupters -X-Gas heating electronics-X- Electronic ballasts

Stepped protection

Protection of microelectronic systems X- EMI/RFI suppression -X- EMP/NEMP suppression

Consumer electronics

Washing machine control systems -X-Dimmers -X-Lamps -X-Quartz clocks -X-Electric-motor tools X-Thermostats

Medical equipment

Diagnostic equipment X-Therapeutic equipment X- Power supply units

Power electronics

Bridge rectifiers -X-Brake rectifiers -X-Electric welding -X-Electric vehicles X-Switch-mode power supplies

Power engineering

Transformers X- Inductors -X- Motor and generator windings X-Transmission line

Entertainment electronics

Video sets -X-TV sets -X-Slide projectors -X-Power supply units

Traffic lighting installations

Traffic light systems -X-Runway lighting systems -X-Beacon lights

Comparison of Characteristics of
Transient Voltage Suppressors

DEVICE TYPE

Leakage

Follow On I

Clamping Voltage

Energy Capability

Capacitance

Response Time

Cost

IDEAL

TVS

Zero to Low

No

 

Low

 

High

 

Low or High

 

Fast

 

Low

 

ZINC OXIDE VARISTOR

(iNOVA! TVS)

Low

No

 

Moderate to Low

 

High

 

Moderate to High

 

Fast

   

Low

 

      ZENER

Low

 

No

 

Low

 

Low

 

Low

Fast

 

High

CROWBAR (ZENER – SCR COMBINATION)

Low

 

Yes (Latching Holding)

Low

 

Medium

Low

Fast

 

Moder-

ate

 

 

SPARK GAP

Zero

 

Yes

High Ignition Voltage

High

 

Low

Slow

Low to High

 

TRIGGERED SPARK GAP

Zero

 

Yes

 

 

Lower Ignition Voltage

High

 

Low

Moderate

Moder-ate

SELENIUM

Very High

No

 

Moderate to High

Moderate to High

High

Fast

 

 

High

SILICON CARBIDE VARISTOR

High

 

No

 

High

 

High

 

High

Fast

 

Low

 

 

Metal Oxide Varistors   

Specifications in catalogs maybe subject to change without notice.

Performance test data in the catalogs show typical values, which are not assured in the catalogs.

For More Information Contact:

Inova Inc.
26331 Yolanda St. Laguna Hills, CA 92656
Tel: 949-916-9823
FAX: 949-916-1832
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