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AVX StaticGuard MLV Transient Voltage Suppressors Expansion - Automotive Grade

AVX has expanded its series of StaticGuard MLV Transient Voltage Suppressors to include Automotive Grade MLVs. The AVX StaticGuard Automotive Series are low capacitance versions of the TransGuard, suitable for use in high speed data transmission lines. All Automotive Series products from AVX are designed to the highest reliability and are AEC Q200 qualified.
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The AVX StaticGuard MLV Transient Voltage Suppressors provide ESD protection for CMOS, Bi Polar, and SiGe based systems. 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 < 20 millijoules of energy. The AVX StaticGuard MLV Transient Voltage Suppressors offer low capacitance (<200pF) for high-speed data transmission and offer low leakage current ( I_L) for battery operated equipment.
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Automotive AEC-Q200 Varistors

KYOCERA AVX Automotive AEC-Q200 Varistors are ideal for circuit protection in automotive applications. KYOCERA AVX offers a wide range of highly reliable, AEC-Q200-qualified components. These include low capacitance varistors for high-speed data lines/RF circuits and high-energy, high-temperature, and harsh environment varistors. KYOCERA AVX Automotive Varistors provide reliable protection against automotive-related transients, such as load dump, jumpstart, and ESD, to protect the growing number of electronic systems used in automotive applications.

TransGuard® Mulitlayer Varistors

KYOCERA AVX TransGuard® Multilayer Varistors provide a wide range of reliable SMT components for bidirectional overvoltage protection with the advantage of EMI/RFI attenuation in the off-state for professional, industrial, and commercial applications. TransGuard MLVs are zinc oxide (ZnO) based ceramic semiconductor devices with non-linear voltage-current characteristics (bi-directional) similar to back-to-back Zener diodes. These KYOCERA AVX MLVs have the added advantage of more significant current and energy handling capabilities, speedy turn-on time, multiple strikes capability, and EMI/RFI attenuation in the off-state.

AntennaGuard Varistors

KYOCERA AVX AntennaGuard Varistors are a single-chip option for low capacitance varistors and feature small TVS components, standard EIA chip sizes, and fast response time to ESD strikes. The 0402/0603 size is available in capacitance values of ≤3pF and ≤12pF. Applications include laser drivers and ESD protection for RF amplifiers. The AntennaGuard/SPV varistors are offered in a low profile 0402 case size with ultra-low capacitance ESD protection, high reliability, low insertion loss, and bidirectional protection. Applications for KYOCERA AVX AntennaGuard Varistors include antennas, optics, HDMI, and RF circuits.

Solutions for Automotive Safety Electronics

KYOCERA AVX Solutions for Automotive Safety Electronics feature robust products that fit strict design constraints. These products help solve common issues with communication, Electromagnetic Interference (EMI), and power quality. KYOCERA AVX Solutions for Automotive Safety Electronics cover 10 categories: Battery and System Power Supply, Battery Input Protection, Clock, Diagnostics and Monitoring, Digital Processing, Memory, Processor Power Supply, Radar Transceiver, RF Power Supply, and Vehicle Interface. These products balance high performance and reliability while being able to withstand harsh environments.

Automotive EV/HEV Solutions

KYOCERA AVX Automotive EV / HEV Solutions covers a range of applications, including power conversion, advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS), lighting, active body control, and powertrain. These EV / HEV electronics face unique design challenges regarding communication, circuit protection, and higher operating voltages compared to traditional automotive electronics.

High-Temperature Automotive Varistors

KYOCERA AVX High-Temperature Automotive Varistors offer bidirectional protection and are AEC-Q200 qualified. The VTA AEC-Q200-qualified multilayer varistors allow designers to combine the circuit protection and EMI/RFI attenuation function into a single highly reliable device. The VTA series is tested, qualified, and specified for temperatures up to +175°C with no derating, and offers varistors with FLEXITERM® technology that provides up to 5mm of flexure without internal cracking. The VGAH series features a +150°C maximum temperature and is available in larger sizes than the VT series. The VGAH varistors are glass-encapsulated, providing enhanced resistance against harsh environments.