Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)

Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor

Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
AVX’s Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) devices address
six trends in today’s electronic circuits: (1) mandatory ESD
protection, (2) mandatory EMI control, (3) signal integrity
improvement, (4) PCB downsizing, (5) reduced component
placement costs, and (6) protection form induced slow
speed transient voltages and currents.
AVX’s Medium Power Multilayer Varistors include 3 series of
products as listed below:
• Standard 1210 Series (VJ13)
• Telecom Series (VC14)
• Automotive Range (VC13, 14, 15, 20)

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 DIMENSIONS: mm (inches)

Type IEC Size L l bm t max
3.20±0.20 1.60±0.20 0.50±0.25 1.70
VC20 1206
(0.126±0.008) (0.063±0.008) (0.020±0.010) (0.067)
L
3.20±0.20 2.50±0.20 0.50±0.25 1.70
VC13 1210
(0.126±0.008) (0.098±0.008) (0.020±0.010) (0.067)
t bm 4.50±0.20 3.20±0.20 0.50±0.25 1.70
VC14 1812
(0.177±0.008) (0.126±0.008) (0.020±0.010) (0.067)
I
5.70±0.20 5.00±0.20 0.50±0.25 1.70
VC15 2220
(0.224±0.008) (0.197±0.008) (0.020±0.010) (0.067)

PART NUMBERING
VC 14 M T 0950 K BA

Varistor Series Chip Size Code Series Code AC Operating 1mA Voltage Packaging
VC = Unplated 20 = 1206 M = Standard A = Automotive Voltage Tolerance BA = Tape & Reel
VJ = Plated 13 = 1210 P = Pro Grade T = Telecom K = ±10% VC20: 4000 pcs/reel
14 = 1812 C = Standard VC13: 2000 pcs/reel
15 = 2220 VC14: 1500 pcs/reel
VC15: 1250 pcs/reel

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Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
STANDARD SERIES - VJ13 (1210)
FEATURES PULSE DEGRADATION
• Plated Ni Barrier Terminations
• Bi-Directional Protection Repetitive Peak Current Strikes
• Fast Turn-On Time
10%
• Multiple Strike Capability VJ13MC0180K
VJ13PC0300K
• Provides EMC Capacitance 8% VJ13MC0260K

Change in V1mA
• 1210 EIA Case Size VJ13PC0480K
6% VJ13MC0600K

4%
TARGET APPLICATIONS 2%
Consumer Electronic Products
0%
-2%
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 0 100 200 300 400 500
Number of Strikes
Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC

CAP VS FREQ CHARACTERISTICS V/I CHARACTERISTICS

Capacitance/Frequency Characteristics I/V Characteristics: 1210 Size
100 300
VJ13MC0180K
Capacitance Change (%)

80 250
VJ13PC0300K VJ13MC0180K
VJ13MC0260K
60 200 VJ13PC0300K
VJ13MC0480K
V (V)

40 150 VJ13MC0600K
20 100
VJ13MC0600K
0 50

-20 0
0 20 40 60 80 100 1E-06 1E-05 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000
Frequency (MHz) I (A)

PART NUMBERS
Part Number Operating Vnominal Vclamp Energy Max. Peak Typical CAP
Voltage At 1mA DC (8x20µs) (10x1000µs) Current (1kHz/.5Vrms)
(8x20µs)
Vdc min Nom max Vp Ip(A) J A pF
VJ13MC0180KBA 18 21.5 24 26.5 45 10 1.5 500 3000
VJ13MC0260KBA 26 29.7 33 36.3 62 10 1.2 300 1120
VJ13MC0300KBA 30 35 39 43 73 10 0.9 220 1020
VJ13PC0300KBA 30 35 39 43 73 10 1.2 280 1150
VJ13MC0480KBA 48 54.5 60.5 66.5 110 10 0.9 220 800
VJ13PC0480KBA 48 54.5 60.5 66.5 110 10 1.2 250 840
VJ13MC0600KBA 60 67 75 83 126 10 1.5 250 600

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Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
STANDARD SERIES - VJ13 (1210)
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF V/I CHARACTERISTIC

VJ13MC0180K
100
V/V 1mA (%)

-40C
+25C
+85C
+125C

10
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
Current (A)

VJ13PC0480K
100
V/V 1mA (%)

-40C
+25C
+85C
+125C

10
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
Current (A)

VJ13MC0600K
100
V/V 1mA (%)

-40C
+25C
+85C
+125C

10
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
Current (A)

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Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
TELECOM SERIES - VC14 (1812)
FEATURES TARGET APPLICATIONS
• Pd/Ag Terminations • Phone Lines, ADSL Lines, and other Telecom Circuits
• High Energy Ratings (up to 6 Joules with 1812 case) • Consumer Products
• Multiple Strike Capability
• Provides EMC Capacitance
• Effective Alternative to Leaded MOVs between 60-90Vrms GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS
• Specified in accordance to CCITT 10/700ms Pulse test Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC

CCITT 10x700µs TEST

A test pulse of 10x700µs duration as specified by CCITT or 10/700 Telecom Test Pulse Wave-Form
IEC 61000-4-5 is often used to check the interference
immunity of telecom equipment. 2000
The curves show that the 60Vrms varistor can reduce the Without Varistor
interference voltage at the equipment connected from 2kV 1500 (Open-circuit voltage)
to less than 200V.

Voltage
1000

10/700 Pulse Test Capability 500 With a 60Vrms Telecom Varistor

Typical V1mA Drift (Protection level <200V)
10%
0
0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1 1.2 1.4 1.6
8% Time (ms)
60Vrms
dV/V1mA

6%
Ten pulses with a duration of 10x700µs applied at one
95Vrms
minute intervals are specified for telecom equipment.
4%
The curves show the V1mA drift when more than 10 pulses
2% are applied.

0%
1 10 100 1000
Pulses

PART NUMBERS
Part Number Operating Vclamp Energy Max Ipeak Mean CCITT Typical
Voltage (8x20µs) (10x1000µs) (8x20µs) Power 10Pulse Cap
1 Surge Dissipation (10x700µs)
Vrms Vdc Vp Ip J Ip (A) W V pF
VC14MT0600KBA 60 85 200 45 6 400 0.015 2000 400
VC14MT0950KBA 95 125 270 45 5 250 0.015 2000 250

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Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VC13, 14, 15, 20
FEATURES TARGET APPLICATIONS
• Pd/Ag Terminations Automotive and other Consumer Products
• High Energy Ratings (up to 25 Joules with 2220 case size)
• Multiple Strike Capability
• Provides EMC Capacitance TEMPERATURE CHARACTERISTICS
• Well suited to protect against automotive related transients For Current, Energy and Power
• Specified with “Load Dump” and “Jump Start” Test
Requirements

Percent of Rating Value

100

80
GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS 60
Storage Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC 40
Operating Temperature: -55ºC to +125ºC 20
0
-55 -25 0 25 50 75 100 125 150
Ambient Temperature (°C)

IMPEDANCE CHARACTERISTICS V/I CHARACTERISTICS

100 V/I Characteristics: Automotive Parts

250
10
200
VC13MA0160K
Z (Ohms)

VC14MA0160K
1 150 VC15PA0160K
V (V)

VC15PA0160K VC20MA0160K
VC15MA0160K VC15MA0160K
VC14MA0160K 100 VC15MA0340K
0.1 VC13MA0160K
VC20MA0160K
VC15MA0340K 50

0.01 0
1E-06 0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000 10000
1,000 10,000 100,000 1,000,000
I (A)
Frequency (kHz)

PART NUMBERS
Part Number Case Operating Vnominal Vclamp Leakage Energy Load Jump Max.Peak Mean CAP
Size Voltage At 1mA DC (8x20µs) At Vdc (10x1000µs) Dump Start Current Power (1kHz/
(10x) 5min (8x20µs) Dissipation .5Vrms)
EIA Vrms Vdc min Nom max Vp Ip(A) µA J J Max V Ip (A) W pF
VC20MA0160KBA 1206 14 16 22 24.5 27 40 1 50 0.6 1.5 24.5 200 0.008 900
VC13MA0160KBA 1210 14 16 22 24.5 27 40 2.5 25 1.6 3 24.5 400 0.010 1800
VC14MA0160KBA 1812 14 16 22 24.5 27 40 5 100 2.4 6 24.5 800 0.015 5000
VC15MA0160KBA 2220 14 16 22 24.5 27 40 10 100 5.8 12 24.5 1200 0.030 11000
VC15PA0160KBA 2220 14 16 22 24.5 27 40 10 100 5.8 25 24.5 1200 0.030 16000
VC15MA0340KBA 2220 30 34 42.3 47 51.7 77 10 100 12 12 50 1200 0.030 4000

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Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VC13, 14, 15, 20
AUTOMOTIVE LOAD DUMP TEST
(According to ISO DP7637/2 Pulse 5)

Vz
90%

When using the test method indicated below,

the amount of Energy dissipated by the
varistor must not exceed the Load Dump
Energy value specified in the product table.

10%
Vi

0V
Tr t
Td

Voltage Pulse applied to the varistor:

12V Network 24V Network

Vi = 13.5V Vi = 27V
Td = 100 to 350ms Td = 100 to 350ms
Ri = 2 Ohms (Internal Resistance) Ri = 2 Ohms (Internal Resistance)
Vz - 70 to 200V Vz - 70 to 200V
Number of Pulses = 10 Pulses Number of Pulses = 10 Pulses
Other Load Dump Simulations can be achieved

PULSE DEGRADATION
Repetitive Peak Current Strikes
16%
VC15PA0160K @1200A
14%
Breakdown Voltage (%)

12% VC15MA0160K @1200A

VC15MA0340K @1200A
Change in

10%
8%
VC14MA0160K @800A
6%
VC13MA0160K @400A
4%
VC20MA0160K @200A
2%
0%
0 100 200 300 400 500 600
Number of Strikes

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Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VC13, 14, 15, 20
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF V/I CHARACTERISTIC

VC20MA0160K
100
V/V1mA (%)

-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C

10
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
Current (A)

VC13MA0160K
100
V/V1mA (%)

-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C

10
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
Current (A)

VC14MA0160K
100
V/V1mA (%)

-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C

10
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
Current (A)

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Medium Power MLV (VC13, 14, 15, 20)
Medium Power Multilayer Chip Varistor
Transient Voltage Suppression, ESD Protection Devices & EMI Devices
AUTOMOTIVE SERIES – VC13, 14, 15, 20
TEMPERATURE DEPENDENCE OF V/I CHARACTERISTIC

VC15MA0160K
100
V/V1mA (%)

-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C

10
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02 1E-01
Current (A)

VC15PA0160K

100
V/V1mA (%)

-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C

10
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
Current (A)

VC15MA0340K
100
V/V1mA (%)

-40°C
+25°C
+85°C
+125°C

10
1E-07 1E-06 1E-05 1E-04 1E-03 1E-02
Current (A)

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