Littelfuse's Z8F011APB020SC is a high-performance varistor designed to provide reliable and efficient transient voltage suppression (TVS) for various electronic applications. This device is specifically designed to protect sensitive electronic components from voltage spikes and surges caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), inductive load switching, or other transient events.
Description:
The Z8F011APB020SC is a uni-directional varistor with a maximum clamping voltage of 20V and a rated voltage of 9V. It is housed in an SC-80MA package, which is a compact and surface-mountable package suitable for use in high-density electronic designs.
Features:
- High transient voltage suppression capability: The Z8F011APB020SC can handle high-energy transients, making it suitable for protecting sensitive electronic components from voltage spikes and surges.
- Low capacitance: With a capacitance of 0.3pF (@1kHz), this varistor has minimal impact on high-speed signal lines, ensuring minimal signal distortion and preserving signal integrity.
- Compact SC-80MA package: The surface-mountable package allows for easy integration into high-density electronic designs, saving space on the PCB.
- Qualified to AEC-Q200: This varistor is qualified to the stringent automotive reliability standard, making it suitable for use in automotive applications where reliability and durability are critical.
- Wide operating temperature range: The Z8F011APB020SC can operate in temperatures ranging from -65°C to +150°C, making it suitable for use in various environments.
Applications:
- Automotive: The Z8F011APB020SC is ideal for protecting automotive electronic systems, such as infotainment systems, engine control units, and sensor interfaces, from voltage spikes and ESD events.
- Industrial: This varistor can be used to protect industrial equipment, such as motor drives, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and power supplies, from voltage transients and surges.
- Telecommunications: The Z8F011APB020SC can be used to protect telecommunications equipment, such as routers, switches, and base stations, from voltage spikes and ESD events.
- Consumer electronics: This varistor can be used to protect sensitive components in consumer electronics, such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops, from voltage spikes and ESD events.
- Medical devices: The Z8F011APB020SC can be used to protect medical devices, such as diagnostic equipment and monitoring systems, from voltage transients and surges, ensuring the safety and reliability of these critical devices.