AVR Series Multilayer Chip Varistors

TDK’s AVR series chip varistors for ESD protection

Image of TDK's AVR Series Multilayer Chip Varistors TDK's AVR series chip varistors have excellent absorption capability with a response that is as good or better than a Zener diode. A single AVR series part can replace a Zener diode and capacitor combination, reducing the overall footprint and total mounting cost. AVR series parts have no polarity due to symmetrical current-voltage characteristics and keep this symmetrical current-voltage characteristic even after electrostatic absorption. The AVR series offers a wide range of varistor voltages (from 6.8 V to 90 V) and is available in a variety of case sizes (from 0.4 mm x 0.2 mm to 2.0 mm x 1.2 mm) for consumer and automotive applications.

Product Selection Guide: ESD Selection Guide

Features
  • No polarity
  • Wide range of varistor voltages available (6.8 V to 90 V)
  • Low capacitance items are available (from 0.5 pF)
  • Various case sizes available: 0402, 0603, 1005, 1608, and 2012
  • Excellent absorption capability
  • Excellent mount reliability
  • Good for Pb-free soldering
  • Adopted Ni/Sn electroplating
  • Can replace a Zener diode + capacitor, reducing footprint and total mounting cost
Applications
  • Consumer:
    • Mobile phone / smartphone
    • Switch
    • RS-232C/RS-423/RS-422/RS-485
    • Audio (headphone/speaker)
    • USB2.0 / USB3.0
    • LVDS
    • HDMI
  • Automotive:
    • CAN / CAN-FD
    • LIN/CXPI
    • FlexRay
    • MOST50
    • USB2.0
    • Ethernet
    • Motor

Circuit Protection Kits

ImageManufacturer Part NumberDescriptionAvailable QuantityPriceView Details
VARISTOR 80 PCSAVR0201-KITVARISTOR 80 PCS5 - Immediate$28.64View Details
VARISTOR 90 PCSAVR0603-0805-KITVARISTOR 90 PCS3 - Immediate$39.32View Details
VARISTOR 140 PCSAVR-AUTO-KITVARISTOR 140 PCS5 - Immediate$38.42View Details
VARISTOR 160 PCSAVR0402-KITVARISTOR 160 PCS4 - Immediate$42.15View Details
Published: 2017-06-16