Bourns ChipGuard MLE Series Varistor ESD Clamp Protectors are designed to provide exceptional protection against electrostatic discharge in compact 0402 and 0603 surface mount packages. These varistors are rated for IEC 61000-4-2 and support applications requiring up to 18Vdc and can withstand multiple ESD strikes, ensuring reliable performance. The ChipGuard MLE series varistors have low capacitance and leakage currents and offer invisible load protection, making them ideal for high-frequency applications. The products are RoHS compliant and come in tape and reel packaging for easy integration into manufacturing processes. Typical applications include medical equipment, process controllers, and POS equipments.
Bourns ChipGuard MLE Varistor ESD Clamp Protectors
Features
- Available in 0402 and 0603 packages
- Low capacitance and low leakage current
- Operates from -55°C to +125°C
- RoHS-compliant
- Supports up to 18Vdc
- Withstands multiple ESD strikes
Applications
- Ethernet ports
- Medical equipment (excluding critical life support applications)
- POS equipment
- Process controllers
- RS232 ports
- RS485 ports