Multilayer varistors cut capacitance
AVX
AntennaGuard Series
Bidirectional transient voltage suppressor promises minimal signal distortion and low insertion loss.
AVX has expanded its AntennaGuard Series of low capacitance multilayer varistors (MLVs) to include a sub-1pF version.
Designed to provide a single-chip solution for protecting high speed digital interfaces, RF antenna and RF amplifier circuits against ESD events, the application specific, bidirectional transient voltage suppressor provides minimal signal distortion and low insertion loss.
The low profile 0402 MLV features a fast response time to ESD and can withstand 1000 successive strikes at 8kV (IEC61000-4-2).
"The sub 1pF AntennaGuard offers our customers the fastest ESD response of any multilayer varistor on the market today", says Sonja Brown, Global Product Manager for Circuit Protection Products.
"The MLV also minimises the parasitic capacitance and the signal distortion, maximising the signal strength and speed".
Initial offerings of the AntennaGuard sub-1pF include 0.8pF capacitance at 10V and a 15V rating in 0402 case size.
The sub-1pF AntennaGuard is ideal for protecting high-speed data lines including, HDMI, FlexRay, RF circuits, analogue sensors, GPS antennas and high-speed digital circuits.
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