The Littelfuse Z8F6481AN024XK2246 is a high-performance, automotive-grade ESD protection diode designed to provide robust protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) events in sensitive electronic devices. This component is specifically designed for use in automotive applications, where it can help ensure the reliability and longevity of various electronic systems.
Description:
The Z8F6481AN024XK2246 is a surface-mount, multilayer varistor designed to protect sensitive electronic circuits from damage caused by ESD events. It is housed in a compact, 0402 chip size package, making it suitable for use in space-constrained applications.
Features:
- Automotive-grade: Designed to meet the stringent requirements of automotive applications, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments.
- High capacitance: Low capacitance values (0.3 pF) make it suitable for high-speed data lines, where signal integrity is crucial.
- Low clamping voltage: The Z8F6481AN024XK2246 has a low clamping voltage of 5.8 V, ensuring effective protection against ESD events without compromising the performance of the protected circuit.
- High ESD protection: Rated for ±8 kV ESD protection according to IEC 61000-4-2, making it suitable for protecting sensitive electronic components in automotive applications.
- RoHS compliant: Compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, ensuring environmental responsibility.
Applications:
- Automotive infotainment systems: Protect sensitive electronic components in automotive entertainment and navigation systems from ESD damage.
- Automotive sensor interfaces: Provide robust ESD protection for various sensors and communication interfaces in automotive applications, such as camera modules, radar systems, and LiDAR sensors.
- Automotive control units: Protect the electronic control units (ECUs) found in modern vehicles, which are responsible for managing various functions such as engine control, braking, and safety systems.
- USB and HDMI interfaces: Offer reliable ESD protection for data interfaces commonly used in automotive applications, such as USB charging ports and HDMI connections for video display.
- Automotive communication networks: Protect the various communication networks within a vehicle, such as CAN, LIN, and FlexRay buses, from ESD events that could cause disruptions or damage.
In summary, the Littelfuse Z8F6481AN024XK2246 is a compact, automotive-grade ESD protection diode that offers high-performance protection for sensitive electronic components in various automotive applications. Its low capacitance, low clamping voltage, and robust ESD protection make it an ideal choice for ensuring the reliability and longevity of automotive electronic systems.