KEMET VC1206K121R040

KEMET's VC series of low voltage varistors are designed to protect sensitive electronic devices against high voltage surges in the low voltage region. VC varistors offer excellent transient energy absorption due to improved energy volume distribution and power dissipation.

• AEC–Q200 qualified Grade 1
• Surface mount form factor
• Operating ambient temperature of -55℃ to +125℃
• Operating voltage range of 11 – 170 VDC
• Available case sizes: 0603, 0805, 1206, 1210, 1812, 2220
• Short response time
• Broad range of current and energy handling capabilities
• Low clamping voltage – Uc
• Non-sensitive to mildly activated fluxes
• Barrier type and terminations solderable with Pb-free solders according to JEDEC J–STD–020C and IEC 60068–2–58
• RoHS 2 2011/65/EC, REACH compliant

• Mobile phones and telecommunication infrastructure
• I/O ports and controllers
• Protection of integrated circuits and other components at the circuit board level including the suppression of inductive switching or other transient events such as surge voltage
• ESD protection for components sensitive to IEC 1000–4–2, MILSTD 883C Method 3015.7 and other industry specifications
• Replacement of larger surface mount TVS Zeners in many applications
• Designed to achieve electromagnetic compliance of end products and provide on-board transient voltage protection of ICs and transistors