Bourns AV series automotive grade through-hole varistors

Almost all electronic systems in an automobile, e.g. anti-lock brake system, direct ignition system, airbag control system, wiper motors, etc., are susceptible to damage from destructive voltage  transients. The AV series of leaded varistors includes multilayer through-hole varistors. Automotive grade varistors are intended for WLD applications typically requiring up to 50J of energy, and disc automotive grade varistors for WLD applications requiring more than 50J of energy. Through-hole varistors offer excellent transient energy absorption due to improved internal energy distribution. Compared to equivalent disc varistors, they offer better electrical characteristics in a much smaller size.

Features

• Formerly a product KEKO VARICON
• 12V, 24V and 42V supply voltages
• Broad range of current and energy handling capability
• In-line leads
• Available in tape and reel for automatic insertion equipment
• +125 °C maximum continuous operating temperature
• AEC-Q200 compliancy available upon request

Applications​

• Safety systems
• Control and comfort systems

_{* RoHS Directive 2015/863, Mar 31, 2015 and Annex.
** Bourns considers a product to be “halogen free” if (a) the Bromine (Br) content is 900 ppm or less; (b) the Chlorine (Cl) content is 900 ppm or less;
and (c) the total Bromine (Br) and Chlorine (Cl) content is 1500 ppm or less.}