| Function | Radial-leaded zinc-oxide varistor for transient overvoltage clamping. The varistor alone is not an equipment immunity result, an SPD, a fuse or a thermal disconnector. |
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| Type designation | Q = surge type, designated 6 kV / 3 kA |
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| Nominal varistor voltage | 82–1,100 V at 1 mA; 10D from 390 V, 14D and 20D from 82 V |
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| Max. continuous AC voltage | 250–680 VAC (10D) · 50–680 VAC (14D, 20D) |
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| Max. continuous DC voltage | 320–895 VDC (10D) · 65–895 VDC (14D, 20D) |
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| Max. peak current 8/20 µs, 10D | 3,500 A one pulse · 2,500 A two pulses; clamping voltage measured at IP = 25 A |
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| Max. energy 10/1000 µs, 10D | 82–180 J (390–1,100 V) |
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| Rated power / capacitance, 10D | 0.4 W · 90–300 pF at 1 kHz (reference) |
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| Max. peak current 8/20 µs, 14D | 6,000 A one pulse · 4,500 A two pulses; clamping voltage measured at IP = 50 A |
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| Max. energy 10/1000 µs, 14D | 30–365 J (82–1,100 V) |
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| Rated power / capacitance, 14D | 0.6 W · 180–3,700 pF at 1 kHz (reference) |
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| Max. peak current 8/20 µs, 20D | 10,000 A one pulse · 6,500 A two pulses; clamping voltage measured at IP = 100 A |
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| Max. energy 10/1000 µs, 20D | 100–720 J (82–1,100 V) |
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| Rated power / capacitance, 20D | 1.0 W · 360–7,500 pF at 1 kHz (reference) |
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| Max. clamping voltage | Specified per part number at one test current IP per disc size (25 / 50 / 100 A). Compare only at the same current and waveform. |
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| Pulse ratings and 6 kV / 3 kA | One- and two-pulse 8/20 µs ratings do not define a 6 kV / 3 kA immunity test sequence. |
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| Q vs. Z series, electrical | Continuous voltage, varistor voltage, clamping voltage, peak current, rated power and capacitance equal the Z series at the same disc size and voltage; only the 10/1000 µs energy differs. |
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| Q vs. Z series, energy | Equal or higher 10/1000 µs energy: 10D +12–36 J (about 16–34%); most 14D values up to +16 J; 20D equal |
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| Q vs. Z series, dimensions | 10D: D max. +1.0 mm, T max. +0.5–2.0 mm; some 14D and 20D values: T max. +0.5–2.0 mm |
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| Operating temperature | −40 °C to +125 °C |
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| Dimensions, 10D | D max. 13.5 mm · T max. 5.5–9.5 mm · lead pitch F 7.5 ±0.5 mm · lead Ø d 0.7 ±0.05 mm |
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| Dimensions, 14D | D max. 16.0 mm · T max. 4.0–9.5 mm · lead pitch F 7.5 ±0.5 mm · lead Ø d 0.7 ±0.05 mm |
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| Dimensions, 20D | D max. 21.0 mm · T max. 4.0–9.5 mm · lead pitch F 10.0 ±0.5 mm · lead Ø d 1.0 mm straight / 0.8 mm bent, ±0.05 mm |
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| Lead forms | Long straight · single outward bend · short straight · front/rear raised |
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| Lead length | Long straight ≥16 mm; short or bent 2.5–<6 mm ±0.5 mm or 6–10 mm ±1.0 mm. Coating run-down, bend height and taped H0 depend on the lead form. |
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| Packing | Bulk or taped; taping for 7.5 and 10 mm lead pitch, component pitch 25.4 mm |
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| Hand soldering and rework | 350 °C max. · 3 s max. · solder point at least 2 mm from the coating |
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| End-of-life protection | Sustained abnormal voltage can raise leakage current and heat the varistor. Coordinate a fuse or thermal disconnector. |
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| Further data on request | 6 kV / 3 kA test standard, waveform, generator impedance, coupling, polarity, phase angle, pulse count and interval, operating mode and acceptance criteria · pulse recovery and post-pulse limits of varistor voltage, clamping voltage and leakage · derating of continuous voltage, peak current, energy and leakage current up to +125 °C · max. standby and post-surge leakage current, V-I curves, dynamic resistance and temperature coefficients of clamping and varistor voltage · TOV and failure-mode data · 6 kV / 3 kA test reports, repetitive-pulse curves and endurance, damp-heat, thermal-cycling, vibration, lead-strength and solderability results |
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