# TVS Varistor, 14 V, 18 V, BVRA Series, 45 V, 0603 [1608 Metric], Multilayer Varistor (MLV) ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:4566005/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/BVRA0603-14PFR/tvs-varistor-14-v-18-bvra-series-45-0603-1608 **SKU**: BVRA0603-14PFR **Manufacturer**: BOURNS **Category**: Circuit Protection || TVS - Transient Voltage Suppressors || TVS Varistors **Price**: €0.0490 **Stock**: 1000+ **Lead Time**: 106 days (indicative) ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | Svhc | No SVHC (04-Feb-2026) | | Product Range | BVRA Series | | Varistor Type | Multilayer Varistor (MLV) | | Voltage Rating Vac | 14V | | Voltage Rating Vdc | 18V | | Varistor Case Style | 0603 [1608 Metric] | | Clamping Voltage Vc Max | 45V | | Peak Energy (10/1000Us) | 200mJ | | Operating Temperature Max | 125°C | | Operating Temperature Min | -40°C | | Peak Surge Current @ 8/20Μs | 30A | | Automotive Qualification Standard | AEC-Q200 | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:4566005/) ## **Features** ## **Applications** **==> picture [492 x 117] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
AUTOMOTIVE
GRADE n Meets IEC 61000-4-5 standard n Power supplies
n Compact EIA 0603 size n Entertainment electronics
n Quick response time (< 0.5 ns) n Circuit board level protection against
n High transient current capability transient events
n Lead free n CAN, LIN, FLEXRAY based modules
n AEC-Q200 compliant n Module load dump protection
n RoHS compliant* n Motor/inductive load transient suppression
BVRA0603 Automotive SMD Series – Low Voltage Varistors
BOURNS Eee
*RoHS and
AEC-Q200 COMPLIANT
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## ~~**Description**~~ The Bourns[®] Model BVRA0603 Low Voltage Multilayered Varistor Series is designed specifically for use in automotive circuits requiring surge protection. This series offers excellent transient energy absorption due to improved energy volume distribution and power dissipation. The Model BVRA0603 Series is available with working voltages from 5.5 to 38 VDC. Model BVRA Series varistors are typically applied to protect integrated circuits and other components at the circuit board level. ## ~~**Additional Information**~~ Click these links for more information: PRODUCT TECHNICAL INVENTORY SAMPLES CONTACT SELECTOR LIBRARY ## ~~**Electrical Characteristics @ 25 °C (unless otherwise noted)**~~ |**Model**|**Vrms**
**(V)**|**VDC**
**(V)**|**Vn Min.**
**(V)**|**Vn Max.**
**(V)**|**Vc**
**(V)**|**Imax**
**(A)**|**Wmax**
**(J)**|**CP Typ.**
**(pF)**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||**<10 µA**||**1 mA DC**||**1 A @**
**8/20 µs**|**@ 8/20 µs**|**@ 10/1000 µs**|**@ 1 KHz**| |BVRA0603-04PF
~~se~~|4
~~se ~~|5.5
~~GO~~|7
~~GO~~|10
~~GO~~|21
~~GO~~
~~CO~~|20
~~GO~~
~~CO~~|0.1|580| |BVRA0603-06PF
~~GG~~|6
~~GG~~|9
~~GG~~|11
~~GG~~|15.5
~~GG~~|30
~~GG~~
~~CO~~
~~CO~~|30
~~GG~~
~~CO~~
~~CO~~|0.1
~~GG~~|280
~~GG~~| |BVRA0603-14PF
~~GG~~|14
~~GG~~|18
~~GG~~|22
~~GG~~|28
~~GG~~|45
~~CO~~
~~GG~~
~~CO~~
~~CO~~|30
~~CO~~
~~GG~~
~~CO~~
~~CO~~|0.2
~~GG~~|130
~~GG~~| |BVRA0603-17PF
~~GG~~|17
~~GG~~|22
~~GG~~|25
~~GG~~|41
~~GG~~|54
~~CO~~
~~GG~~
~~CO~~
~~CO~~|30
~~CO~~
~~GG~~
~~CO~~
~~CO~~|0.2
~~GG~~|75
~~GG~~| |BVRA0603-20PF
~~GG~~
~~Ge~~|20
~~GG~~
~~Ge~~|26
~~GG~~
|30
~~GG~~
|43
~~GG~~
|67
~~CO~~
~~GG~~
~~CO~~
~~CO~~
|30
~~CO~~
~~GG~~
~~CO~~
~~CO~~
|0.1
~~GG~~
|100
~~GG~~
| |BVRA0603-25PF
~~GG~~
~~Ge~~|25
~~GG~~
~~Ge~~|31
~~GG~~
|36
~~GG~~
|44
~~GG~~
|71
~~CO~~
~~GG~~
~~CO~~
|30
~~CO~~
~~GG~~
~~CO~~
|0.2
~~GG~~
|100
~~GG~~
| |BVRA0603-30PF
~~Ge~~|30
~~Ge ~~|38
~~fC~~|42
~~fC~~|51
~~fC~~|80
~~CO~~
~~fC~~|30
~~CO~~
~~fC~~|0.1
~~fC~~|65
~~fC~~| ## ~~**Environmental Characteristics**~~ **==> picture [61 x 55] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Device Symbol
U
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## ~~**How to Order**~~ **Americas:** Tel: +1 951-781-5500 • Email: americus@bourns.com **Mexico:** Tel: +52-614-478-0400 • Email: mexicus@bourns.com **Asia:** Tel: +886-2-2562-4117 • Email: asiacus@bourns.com **EMEA:** Tel: +36 88 885 877 • Email: eurocus@bourns.com **www.bourns.com** **BVRA 0603 - nn PF R** Series Designator BVR = BVR Series Automotive Grade Model Size 0603 = 0603 Package Max. RMS Voltage J} 04 = 4 V 06 = 6 V 14 = 14 V 17 = 17 V 20 = 20 V 25 = 25 V 30 = 30 V RoHS Compliance PF = Lead free Packaging R = Tape and reel packaging (4,000 pcs. per 7-inch reel) **WARNING Cancer and Reproductive Harm -** www.P65Warnings.ca.gov *RoHS Directive 2015/863, Mar 31, 2015 and Annex. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications. The products described herein and this document are subject to specific legal disclaimers as set forth on the last page of this document, and at www.bourns.com/docs/legal/disclaimer.pdf. ## **BVRA0603 Automotive Grade SMD Low Voltage Varistor Series** **==> picture [516 x 124] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Product Dimensions Recommended Pad Layout
0.80 ± 0.10 2.54
(.032 ± .004) (.102)
0.80 ± 0.10
(.032 ± .004)
0.76
0.30 ± 0.20 (.030)
1.60 ± 0.15 (.012 ± .008)
(.064 ± .006)
MM 0.5 1.02
DIMENSIONS:
(INCHES) (.020) (.041)
MM
DIMENSIONS:
(INCHES)
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## ~~**Construction**~~ **==> picture [199 x 167] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Lead Free Overcoating
Metal Oxide Layer
Inner Electrode
100 % Ag Layer
100 % Ni Barrier Layer
100 % Sn Plated Layer
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## ~~**Solder Reflow Recommendations**~~ |Temperature (°C)|TP
TL|~~TSmax~~
TSmin|~~TSmax~~
TSmin||PREHEAT
TS||RAMP-UP|TP
RAMP-DOWN
TL|TP
RAMP-DOWN
TL|TP
RAMP-DOWN
TL||CRITICAL ZONE
TLTO TP|A
B
C
D|Stage 1 Preheat
Ramp
Stage 2 Preheat
Stage 3 Preheat
to Main Heating
Main Heating|Ambient to Preheating
Temperature
Preheat min./max.
Temperature Range
Max. Time Above
Stated Temperature
Max Time Within 5 °C
of Peak Temperature|3 °C/s max.
150 °C to 200 °C
60 s to 180 s
217 °C
60 s to 150 s
255 °C
20 s to 40 s| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||||||||||||(260 °C)|| ||25||||t 25 °C TO|PEAK|||||||E|Cool Down|Rate from Peak|6 °C/s max.| |||||||Time (seconds)|||||||||Temperature|| CAUTION: - This product can be damaged by rapid heating, cooling or localized heating. - Heat shocks should be avoided. Preheating and gradual cooling recommended. - Solder gun tip temperature should be kept below 280 °C and should not touch the device directly. Contact should be less than 3 seconds. A solder gun under 30 watts is recommended. - Excess solder volume can damage the body of the product. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications. The products described herein and this document are subject to specific legal disclaimers as set forth on the last page of this document, and at www.bourns.com/docs/legal/disclaimer.pdf. ## **BVRA0603 Automotive Grade SMD Low Voltage Varistor Series** ## ~~**Packaging Dimensions**~~ **==> picture [465 x 442] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
2.0 ± 0.5 9.0 ± 0.5
(.079 ± .020) (.354 ± .020)
13.0 ± 0.5
(.512 ± .020)
178.0 ± 2.0
(7.008 ± .079) 62.0 ± 1.5
21.0 ± 0.8
(2.441 ± .059)
(.827 ± .031)
13.0 ± 1.0
(.512 ± .039)
2.00 ± 0.05 4.00 ± 0.10 1.75 ± 0.10 0.95 ± 0.05
(.079 ± .002) (.157 ± .004) (.069 ± .004) (.037 ± .002)
1.50 ± 0.10
(.059 ± .004)
DIA.
3.50 ± 0.05
(.138 ± .002)
TOP TAPE
8.00 ± 0.30
(.315 ± .012)
1.90 ± 0.15 1.05 ± 0.15
(.075 ± .006) (.041 ± .006)
USER DIRECTION OF FEED
QTY: 4,000 PCS. PER REEL
MM
DIMENSIONS:
(INCHES)
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