# Gas Discharge Tube (GDT), Miniature 2-Pole, 2031-xxT-SM, 185 V, 2 Terminal SMD, 1 kA, 650 V

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/2031-23T-SM-RPLF/gas-discharge-tube-gdt-miniature-2-pole-2031-xxt
**SKU**: 2031-23T-SM-RPLF
**Manufacturer**: BOURNS
**Category**: Circuit Protection || Gas Discharge Tubes - GDT
**Price**: €0.5210
**Stock**: 1000+

## Description

Product Range:2031-xxT-SM Series; DC Breakover Voltage:185V; GDT Case Style:2 Terminal SMD; Impulse Discharge Current:1kA; Impulse Sparkover Voltage:650V; SVHC:No SVHC (15-Jan-2018); Suppre

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (04-Feb-2026) |
| Product Range | 2031-xxT-SM |
| Gdt Case Style | 2 Terminal SMD |
| Dc Breakover Voltage | 185V |
| Impulse Discharge Current | 1kA |
| Impulse Sparkover Voltage | 650V |

## Datasheet

📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:1862429/)

## **Features** 

■ Fast acting 

- Small size 

- Stable breakdown throughout life 

## **Applications** 

■ Telecommunications 

■ Industrial electronics 

   - Avionics 

- Designed to operate with TBU[®] devices 

- RoHS compliant* versions available ■           UL Recognized r-\V 

## **2031-xxT-SM Series - Miniature 2-Pole Gas Discharge Tube** 

## ~~**Characteristics**~~ 

Test Methods per ITU-T K.12, IEEE C62.31 and IEC 61643-311 GDT standards. 

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|Model No.|
|Characteristic|
|2031-15T|2031-23T|2031-42T|
|Minimum DC Sparkover (100 V/s)|
|60 V|185 V|360 V|
|Throughout Service Life|
|Maximum Impulse Sparkover|[(1)]|(5k V 1.2/50 μs)|
|500 V|650 V|850 V|
|Throughout Service Life|

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- (1)  Impulse Sparkover voltage is defi ned as typical values of distribution. 

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|Insulation Resistance (IR) ......................................50 / 100 V ................................................................................> 10|[9]|Ω|
|Glow Voltage ..........................................................10 mA ......................................................................................~ 70 V|
|Arc Voltage .............................................................>1 A .........................................................................................~ 10 V|
|Glow-Arc Transition Current ....................................................................................................................................< 0.5 A|
|Capacitance............................................................1 MHz ......................................................................................< 1 pF|
|DC Holdover Voltage (Network Applied per ITU-T K.12)|
|2031-15T ...........................................................52 V  ........................................................................................< 150 ms|
|2031-23T ...........................................................80 V  ........................................................................................< 150 ms|
|2031-42T ...........................................................135 V  ......................................................................................< 150 ms|
|Service Life .............................................................8/20 μs, 1 kA ...........................................................................2 operations|
|10/1000 μs, 1 kV, 100 A|.........................................................50 operations|
|2/10 μs, 5 kV, 500 A ................................................................20 operations|
|10/700 μs, 6 kV, 150 A ............................................................10 operations|
|8/20 μs 250 A, 1.2/50 μs, 500 V (IEC 61643-21) ....................150 operations|
|600 V rms, 1 A, 0.2 s ...............................................................5 operations|

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Operating and Storage Temperature, Climatic Category (IEC 6068-1) 40 / 90 / 21............................................................................................................-40 °C to +90 °C 

Notes: 

- **UL Recognized component, UL File E153537.** 

- Surge polarity should be reversed between consecutive surges (+-+-). 

- At delivery AQL 0.65 Level II, DIN ISO 2859. 

- Bourns recommends refl owing surface mount devices per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020 rev D. 

## ~~**Applications**~~ 

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|Port Protection|GDT Device P/N|TBU|[®]|Device P/N|
|CanBus|2031-23T-SM-RPLF|TBU-CA065-100-WH|
|RS232|2031-23T-SM-RPLF|TBU-CA065-200-WH|
|RS422|2031-23T-SM-RPLF|TBU-CA065-200-WH|
|RS485|2031-23T-SM-RPLF|TBU-CA065-200-WH|
|RS485|2031-42T-SM-RPLF|TBU-CA085-200-WH|
|SDI|2031-23T-SM-RPLF|TBU-CA065-100-WH|
|VDSL|2031-15T-SM-RPLF|TBU-CA050-500-WH|

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“TBU” is a registered trademark of Bourns, Inc. in the U.S., Taiwan and European Community. 

- *RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011. Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. 

The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time. Users should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications. 

## **2031-xxT-SM Series - Miniature 2-Pole Gas Discharge Tube** 

## ~~**Product Dimensions**~~ 

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4.4 ± 0.2<br>(.173 ± .008)<br>5.0 ± 0.3<br>(.197 ± .012)<br>0.51 ± 0.1 0.33 ± 0.1<br>(.020 ± .004) (.013 ± .004)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## ~~**Recommended Pad Layout**~~ 

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3.9<br>(.155)<br>5.6<br>(.220)<br>1.3<br>(.050)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## ~~**Packaging Specif cations**~~ 

|**Model**|**Standard Packaging Quantity**|**Standard Packaging Quantity**|**Standard Packaging Quantity**|**Standard Packaging Quantity**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**Bulk**<br>**(Bag)**|**Tray**|**Box**|**Reel**|
|**2031-xxT-SM**|250||1000||
|**2031-xxT-SM-RP**||||1500|
|**2031-xxT-SM-RP3**||||1000|



## **-RP** 

Reel is 13 inches in diameter and 3/4 inch wide. 

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4.00<br>(.158)<br>2.00 1.75<br>(.079) (.069)<br>16.0<br>(.63)<br>7.5<br>(.30)<br>8.00<br>(.315)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **-RP3** 

MM DIMENSIONS: (INCHES) 

## ~~**How to Order**~~ 

## **2031  -  xxT  -  SM  -  RP  LF** 

## **Model Number Designator** 

**Voltage** 15 = 60 V 23 = 185 V 42 = 360 V **Surface Mount** 

**Packaging Options** Blank = Bulk Packaging - 250 pcs./bag (Standard) RP = Reelpack - 1,500 pcs./reel (Optional) RP3 = Reelpack - 1,000 pcs./reel (Optional) **RoHS Compliant Option** Blank = Standard Product LF = RoHS Compliant Product 

Reel is 13 inches in diameter and 11/16 inch wide. 

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12.00 4.00<br>(.473) (.158)<br>12.00 ± 1.27<br>(.473 ± .050)<br>MM<br>DIMENSIONS:<br>(INCHES)<br>Unless otherwise specifi ed, tolerances in decimals<br> are .X ± 0.3, .XX ± 0.15 for lengths in millimeters and ±1 ° for degrees.<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


REV. F 08/15 

Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time. Users should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications. 



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