AVX Debuts New USB Series Voltage Suppressors

AVX Corp. (Myrtle Beach, SC) introduced the USB Series of transient voltage suppressors. The new line of miniature surface-mount devices provide electrical performance in computer I/O ports, USB ports, infrared ports and links, and RF links, as well as keyboard and mouse circuitry. The USB Series chips are based on AVX’s multilayer varistor technology, providing bi-directional ESD protection, EMI attenuation and sub-nanosecond response time.

The miniature USB Series chips are available in an 0603 standard case size, as well as in 0405 two-capacitor array and 0612 four-capacitor array sizes. Available in 18V with a 0.0150J energy rating and a typical capacitance range from 22pf at 1MHz, all USB Series chips are rated for operation over the full temperature range from -55 to +125 degrees C.

Pricing for the USB Series chips range from $0.045 to $0.07, dependent on volume, with a lead time from stock to six weeks.