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V0001_VA • 10/25/2016

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Benefits

• Surface mount form factor

• Operatingambienttemperatureof−55°Cto+125°C

• Supply voltage 12 V, 24 and 42 V

• Operating voltage range of 16 to 56 VDC

• Available case sizes: 0805, 1206, 1210, 1812, 2220

• Near zero inductance for the fastest speed of response to

transient surges

• Broad range of current and energy handling capabilities

• Low clamping voltage – Uc

• Non-plasticcoatingguaranteesimprovedflammability

rating

• Non-sensitivetomildlyactivatedfluxes

• Barrier type end terminations solderable with Pb-free

solders according to JEDEC J–STD–020C and IEC

60068–2–58

• RoHS 2 2011/65/EC, REACH compliant

• AEC-Q200qualifiedGrade1

Overview

KEMET's VA series of varistors are transient suppressors

with temperature independent suppression characteristics

enablingprotectionfrom−55°Cto+125°C.

VA varistors offer excellent transient energy distribution and

requiresignificantlylessspaceandpadareathansilicon

TVSdiodes,offeringgreatercircuitboardlayoutflexibility

for the designer.

Applications

Typical applications include almost all-electronic systems

in an automobile, anti-lock brake system, direct ignition

system, airbag control system, wiper motors and air

conditioning systems that are susceptible to damage from

destructive voltage transients.

Surface Mount Varistors

VA Series Automotive Grade 125°C

Ordering Information

VA

0805

K

121

R

014

Series

Chip

Size Code

Tolerances

Rated Peak Single Pulse

Transient Current (A)

Packaging/

Termination

Maximum Continuous

Working Voltage

(Vrms AC)

Varistor

SMD125°C

Automotive

Multilayer Chip

0805 = 0805

1206 = 1206

1210 = 1210

1812 = 1812

2220 = 2220

K = ±10%

121 = 120

201 = 200

401 = 400

801 = 800

122 = 1,200

(First two digits represent

significantfigures.Thirddigit

specifiesnumberofzeros.)

R = Reel 180 mm/Ni Sn

Barrier Terminations

12 V Power Supply

014 = 14

017 = 17

24 V Power Supply

020 = 20

030 = 30

42 V Power Supply

040 = 40

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