Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32)
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AVX’s Professional Multilayer Varistors
include 3 series of glass coated products
as listed below:
• Standard and Industrial M0 & MC/PC Series
• Telecom MT Series
• Automotive MA/PA Series
The glass encapsulation process ensures
high insulation resistance values after
reflow soldering and excellent SMT
compatibility. This protection ensures
reliability and acid-resistance against
harsh environment like chlorite flux.
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Mainly used to reduce transient over-voltages in a very wide
range of electronic products. Some example applications
are:
1) Telecom, 2) Automotive, 3) Consumer Electronics, and
4) Industrial Applications.
PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Construction Weight: <0.2g
1 Zinc varistor
2 Glass lead-free encapsulation
3 Silver termination
4 Nickel barrier
5 Tin 100%
PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS:
mm (inches)
Type
VJ12
W
T
VJ20
VJ13
VJ14
VJ15
VJ32
IEC Size
0805
1206
1210
1812
2220
3220
L
2.01±0.20
(0.079±0.008)
3.20±0.20
(0.126±0.008)
3.20±0.30
(0.126±0.012)
4.50±0.30
(0.177±0.012)
5.70±0.40
(0.224±0.016)
8.20±0.40
(0.323±0.016)
W
1.25±0.15
(0.049±0.006)
1.60±0.20
(0.063±0.008)
2.50±0.25
(0.098±0.010)
3.20±0.30
(0.126±0.012)
5.00±0.40
(0.197±0.016)
8.20±0.40
(0.323±0.016)
T
1.3 max.
(0.051 max.)
1.7 max.
(0.067 max.)
1.7 max.
(0.067 max.)
2.0 max.
(0.079 max.)
2.5max.
(0.098 max.)
2.5 max.
(0.098 max.)
Land Length t
0.15...0.55
(0.006...0.022)
0.25...0.75
(0.010...0.030)
0.25...0.75
(0.010...0.030)
0.25...1.00
(0.010...0.039)
0.25...1.00
(0.010...0.039)
0.25...1.00
(0.010...0.039)
L
t
PART NUMBERING
VJ
14
MT
0950
K
BA
Varistor Termination
VJ = Plated Ni/Sn100%
VU = Plated Ni/SnPb
VC = Hybrid AgPdPt
Chip Size
12 = 0805
20 = 1206
13 = 1210
14 = 1812
15 = 2220
32 = 3220
Series Code
M0/MC/PC = Std & Ind
MT = Telecom
MA/PA = Automotive
Operating
Voltage
AC or DC
1mA Voltage
Tolerance
K = ±10%
Packaging
BA = Tape & Reel
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32)
Automotive MLV Range – MA and PA Series
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32 MA and PA SERIES
FEATURES
• Available in case size 0805, 1206, 1210, 1812, 2220,
(3220 under development)
• Nickel and Tin (100%) plated Termination
• Max Energy absorption: 1.5 to 25J (50J under
development)
• Well suited to protect against automotive related transients
• Load Dump capabilities: according to ISO standard
DP7637-2 12V and 24V pulse 5
• Jump start capability (12V): 24.5 V - 5mn
• Complying to main requirements of AECQ 200
• RoHS Compliant and IMDS Registration
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +150ºC
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC*
* 150°C upon request
APPLICATIONS
• Protection of various semiconductor elements from
overvoltage.
• Absorption of switching surge and electrostatic surge for
relays and motors.
• Protection of electronic equipment for automobiles from
induced lightning surge.
PART NUMBERS
Part Number
Case Size
EIA
Working
Voltage
Vdc
Breakdown
Voltage
V(1mA)
Maximum
leakage
current at Vdc
Amp. 8*20μs
μA
Peak
current
Energy
10*1000μs
Joules
Energy
Load-Dump
(x10)
Joules
Jump Start
T max
Vmax
(5mn min.)
Thickness
mm (inches)
*VJ12PA0160---
VJ20MA0160---
VJ20PA0160---
VJ13MA0160---
VJ13PA0160---
VJ14MA0160---
VJ14PA0160---
VJ15MA0160---
VJ15PA0160---
VJ32PA0160---
VJ15MA0340---
VJ15PA0340---
*VJ32PA0340
* under development
0805
1206
1206
1210
1210
1812
1812
2220
2220
3220
2220
2220
3220
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
16
34
34
34
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
47
47
47
120
200
300
400
500
800
1000
1200
1500
2000
1200
2000
2000
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
0.3
0.6
1.1
1.6
2
2.4
2.9
5.8
7.2
13.8
10
13
19
1
1.5
2
3
5
6
10
12
25
50
12
25
50
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
24.5
25.5
25.5
25.5
25.5
24.5
47
47
47
1.3
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
2
2
2
2
2.5
2.5
2.5
2.5
Hybrid termination AgPdPt upon request
TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
For Current, Energy and Power
IMPEDANCE CHARACTERISTICS
100
120
Percent of Rating Value
100
Z (Ohms)
10
80
60
40
20
0
-55
-25
50
75
100
0
25
Ambient Temperature (°C)
125
150
1
0.1
VJ15PA0160K
VJ15MA0160K
VJ14MA0160K
VJ13MA0160K
VJ20MA0160K
VJ15MA0340K
0.01
1,000
10,000
100,000
1,000,000
Frequency (kHz)
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32)
Automotive MLV Range – MA and PA Series
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32 MA and PA SERIES
V / I CHARACTERISTICS
V / I Characteristics : Automotive Parts
200
150
V (V)
100
50
0
1E-06
0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01
PULSE RATING
T
Pulse Rating
100.00%
% of peak current rating
A% max
1 Repetition (Top)
2 Repetitions
10 Repetitions
10E2 Repetitions
10E3 Repetitions
10E4 Repetitions
10E5 Repetitions
10E6 Repetitions
Infinite (bottom)
VJ20MA0160K
VJ13MA0160K
VJ14MA0160K
VJ14PA0160K
VJ15MA0160K
VJ15PA0160K
VJ15PA0340K
VJ32PA0160K
10.00%
1.00%
0.1
I (A)
1
10
100
1000 10000
0.10%
10
100
Pulse Duration (μs)
1000
10000
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF V/I CHARACTERISTICS
V/V1mA (%)
100
VJ20MA0160K
V/V1mA (%)
100
VJ13MA0160K
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
Current (A)
1E-04
1E-03
1E-02
10
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
Current (A)
1E-03
1E-02
V/V1mA (%)
100
VJ14MA0160K
V/V1mA (%)
100
VJ15MA0160K
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
1E-03
1E-02
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
Current (A)
1E-03
1E-02
1E-01
Current (A)
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32)
Automotive MLV Range – MA and PA Series
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15, 32 MA and PA SERIES
VJ14PA0160
1,000
Voltage as a percent of
breakdown voltage
+25°C
+25°Cinter (%)
+25°Cfinal (%)
+85°C
+125°C
100
V/V1mA (%)
100
VJ15PA0160K
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
1E-03
Current (A)
1E-02
1E-01
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
C
1E-04
t (A)
1E-03
1E-02
VJ15MA0340K
100
-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C
10
1E-07
1E-06
1E-05
1E-04
Current (A)
1E-03
1E-02
PULSE DEGRADATION
Repetitive Peak Current Strikes
16%
Change in breakdown
voltage (%)
14%
12%
10%
8%
6%
4%
2%
0%
0
100
200
300
Number of strikes
400
500
VJ20MA0160K @200A
VJ13MA0160K @400A
VJ14MA0160K @800A
VJ14PA0160K @1000A
VJ15PA0160K @1200A
VJ15MA0160K @1200A
VJ15MA0340K @1200A
600
Glass Encapsulated SMD Varistor MLV
(VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15)
Industrial MLV Range – M0 Series
INDUSTRIAL MLV RANGE – VJ12, 20, 13, 14, 15 M0 SERIES
FEATURES
• Glass encapsulation device with very low leakage current
under DC operating conditions
• Device available in case size 1206, 1210, 1812, 2220
(3220)
• Nickel and Tin (100%) plated Termination (Hybrid AgPdPt
termination available upon request)
• Bi-Directional protection. Fast Turn-On Time.
• Excellent transient clamping characteristics up to
1200amps peak current
• Multi strike capability. Provide EMC Capacitance
• RoHS Compliant
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +150ºC
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Many uses to reduce transient over-voltage in the very wide
range of electronic products in the Professional, Industrial
and Consumer Applications.
Type
Case Size
Vrms
(V)
VDC
(V)
Breakdown
Voltage
(V)
Max.
Clamping
Voltage
Vp (V)
lp (A)
Maximum
Leakage
Current
μA
Energy
10*1000μs
(J)
Max. Peak
Cap.
Current
Typical
8*20μs
(1KHz/0.5V)
(A)
(pF)
VJ20M00140K---
VJ13M00140K---
VJ14M00140K---
VJ15M00140K---
VJ20M00170K---
VJ13M00170K---
VJ14M00170K---
VJ15M00170K---
VJ20M00200K---
VJ13M00200K---
VJ14M00200K---
VJ15M00200K---
VJ20M00250K---
VJ13M00250K---
VJ14M00250K---
VJ15M00250K---
VJ20M00300K---
VJ13M00300K---
VJ14M00300K---
VJ15M00300K---
VJ20M00350K---
VJ13M00350K---
VJ14M00350K---
VJ15M00350K---
VJ20M00400K---
VJ13M00400K---
VJ14M00400K---
VJ15M00400K---
VJ20M00500K---
VJ13M00500K---
VJ14M00500K---
VJ15M00500K---
VJ20M00600K---
VJ13M00600K---
VJ14M00600K---
VJ15M00600K---
1206
1210
1812
2220
1206
1210
1812
2220
1206
1210
1812
2220
1206
1210
1812
2220
1206
1210
1812
2220
1206
1210
1812
2220
1206
1210
1812
2220
1206
1210
1812
2220
1206
1210
1812
2220
14
14
14
14
17
17
17
17
20
20
20
20
25
25
25
25
30
30
30
30
35
35
35
35
40
40
40
40
50
50
50
50
60
60
60
60
18
18
18
18
22
22
22
22
26
26
26
26
31
31
31
31
38
38
38
38
45
45
45
45
56
56
56
56
65
65
65
65
85
85
85
85
22±10%
22±10%
22±10%
22±10%
27±10%
27±10%
27±10%
27±10%
33±10%
33±10%
33±10%
33±10%
39±10%
39±10%
39±10%
39±10%
47±10%
47±10%
47±10%
47±10%
56±10%
56±10%
56±10%
56±10%
68±10%
68±10%
68±10%
68±10%
82±10%
82±10%
82±10%
82±10%
100±10%
100±10%
100±10%
100±10%
38
38
38
38
44
44
44
44
54
54
54
54
65
65
65
65
77
77
77
77
90
90
90
90
110
110
110
110
135
135
135
135
165
165
165
165
1
2.5
5
10
1
2.5
5
10
1
2.5
5
10
1
2.5
5
10
1
2.5
5
10
1
2.5
5
10
1
2.5
5
10
1
2.5
5
10
1
2.5
5
10
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
20
0.5
1.6
2.3
5.8
0.6
1.7
2.7
7.2
0.7
1.9
3
7.8
1
1.7
3.7
9.6
1.1
2
4.2
12
0.6
1.5
4
10
0.7
2.3
4.8
9
0.8
1.6
4.5
7
0.9
1.5
4.5
6.8
200
400
800
1200
200
500
800
1200
200
500
800
1200
200
500
800
1200
200
400
800
1200
200
300
500
1000
100
250
500
1000
100
250
400
800
100
250
400
800
900
1800
4200
9600
800
2500
3700
8600
550
1200
2800
6400
500
1100
2600
5800
400
1200
1800
4200
260
1200
2500
4000
190
380
800
2000
130
700
600
1400
100
600
500
1100