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I = KVn
Where I = The current in amperes
V = The voltage
K = A constant
n = A constant which shows the dependence of
the voltage V upon the current I. It is called
the voltage−dependant index
Features:
D High Transient Current Capability − up to 6500A D High Energy Capability
D Fast Response Time − less than 35ns D The Value for “n” is Greater
D Excellent Voltage Clamping Characteristics D Very Low Leakage Current
D Very Low Temperature Coefficient D Low Capacitance
D Low Standby Current D Low Overshoot Characteristics
Electrical Ratings:
Varistor Voltage
The voltage across the varistor at a DC current of 1.0mA.
Energy
The maximum electrical energy which can be dissipated within the varistor by a single impulse of 10 x 1000s current
waveform with continuous voltage applied. Energy ratings are based on a shift of varistor voltage of less than 10% of the
initial value. The unit is expressed in joules.
Peak Current
The maximum current allowable for a single pulse of 8 x 20s exponential waveform.
Operating Ambient Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . −40 to +85C
Storage Temperature . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . −40 to +125C
Response Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . less than 35ns
Voltage Temperature Coefficient . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . less than 0.05%/C
Non−Linear Exponent
NTE1V010 to NTE1V075, NTE2V010 to NTE2V075 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 to 50
NTE1V095 to NTE1V300, NTE2V095 to NTE2V480, NTE524V13 to NTE542V48 . . . . . . . . . . greater than 40
Maximum Leakage Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10A
Rev. 10−14
Electrical Characteristics:
Maximum Ratings (TA = 25C)
Characteristics
Continuous Transient
Nominal Maximum
Varistor Clamping
Voltage Voltage, VC Transient
RMS DC Energy Peak Current @ 1mA DC @ Test Current Power
NTE Type Voltage Voltage (10/1000s) (8/20s) Test Current (8/20s) Dissipation
Number Case Diameter (Volts) (Volts) (Joules) (Amps) (Volts) (Volts) (Watts)
Nominal Maximum
Varistor Clamping
Voltage Voltage, VC Transient
RMS DC Energy Peak Current @ 1mA DC @ Test Current Power
NTE Type Voltage Voltage (10/1000s) (8/20s) Test Current (8/20s) Dissipation
Number Case Diameter (Volts) (Volts) (Joules) (Amps) (Volts) (Volts) (Watts)
Cautions:
NTE varistors short−circuit when subjected to surges beyond their peak current and energy ratings.
NTE varistors short−circuit when operated at steady−state voltages well beyond their voltage ratings, which may eventual-
ly result in open−circuiting leaving the circuit without protection.
The following precautions should be taken to minimize this potential hazard:
D Fusing the varistor to limit high fault currents.
D Protecting the surrounding circuitry by physical shielding.
D Locating the varistor away from other components.
Typical Power Supply Circuit
100H D
+
0.1F 150F
−
LS D
LL L
LD D H L LL LS LD
1V Series .345 .235 .475 1.000 .200 .024
(9.0) (6.0) (12.0) (25.4) (5.08) (0.6)
H
2V Series .699 .275 .787 1.000 .315 .031
(17.8) (7.0) (20.0) (25.4) (8.0) (0.8)
524V Series .945 .291 1.230 1.063 .394 .039
(24.0) (7.4) (31.0) (27.0) (10.0) (1.0)