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CG0603MLE-18E
TVS Varistor, 8.5 V, 12 V, ChipGuard MLE, 60 V, 0603 [1608 Metric], Multilayer Varistor (MLV)
- Manufacturer: BOURNS
- Product type: TVS Varistors
- Voltage Rating VAC:8.5V; Voltage Rating V DC:12V; Product Range:ChipGuard MLE Series; Clamping Voltage Vc Max:60V; Varistor Case Style:0603 [1608 Metric]; Varistor Type:ESD Clamp
- SVHC: No SVHC (04-Feb-2026)
- Product Range: ChipGuard MLE
- Varistor Type: Multilayer Varistor (MLV)
- Voltage Rating VAC: 8.5V
- Voltage Rating VDC: 12V
- Varistor Case Style: 0603 [1608 Metric]
- Clamping Voltage Vc Max: 60V
- Peak Energy (10/1000uS): -
- Operating Temperature Max: 125°C
- Operating Temperature Min: -55°C
- Peak Surge Current @ 8/20µs: 20A
- Automotive Qualification Standard: -
| Delivery and price | |
|---|---|
| Units per pack | 4000 |
| Price | 0.056 € |
| Current stock | 1000+ |
| Lead time | 30 days |
## **Features** ■ 0402 and 0603 package options ■ Rated for IEC 61000-4-2, for applications requiring up to 18 V DC ■ Withstands multiple ESD strikes ■ Low capacitance and leakage currents for invisible load protection ■ Tape and reel packaging ## BOURNS’ ~~i~~ **ChipGuard[®] MLE Series Varistor ESD Clamp Protectors** ## ~~**Description**~~ The ChipGuard[®] CG0402MLE and CG0603MLE Series have been designed to provide high frequency attenuation, thereby providing suppression and fi ltering in a single device. The MLE family also offers protection to ESD standards such as IEC61000-4-2 for applications requiring up to 18 V DC and is available in the industry standard 0603 and 0402 type leadless surface mount packaging. ## ~~**Electrical Characteristics @ 25 °C (unless otherwise noted)**~~ **Continuous Clamping Off-state Current Capacitance Operating Voltage Voltage** ~~ee ee~~ **Vrms VDC VCLAMP IL CP Model** ~~ee~~ **(V) (V) (V) (µA) (pF) Max. Typ. Max. Typ. Max. Max.** ~~po~~ **1 A 1 Vrms 3.5 V 5.5 V 9 V 12 V 18 V @ 8/20 µs @ 1 MHz** CG0402MLE-18G ~~pf;~~ 8.5 12 ~~|~~ 18 | 100 ~~|~~ 0.3 ~~Pp~~ 0.4 0.5 ~~ft~~ 1 ~~ff~~ 10 9 ~~po~~ CG0603MLE-18E 8.5 12 18 60 0.3 0.4 0.5 1 10 50 ~~po~~ |**Model**|**Peak Current**<br>**8/20 µs**<br>**(Max.)**|**Peak Current**<br>**@ 8 kV**<br>**(Max.)**| |---|---|---| |CG0402MLE-18G|15 A|30 A| |CG0603MLE-18E|20 A|45 A| ## ~~**Environmental Characteristics**~~ Operating Temperature ...-55 °C to +125 °C Storage Temperature.......-55 °C to +125 °C Response Time..................................<1 ns Standard .................IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 **==> picture [499 x 300] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> These products are RoHS compliant. CG0603MLE-18E 20 A 45 A<br>There is some lead contained within the<br>glass of the ceramic. This is acceptable<br>under exemption no. 5 of the RoHS Voltage-Current Characteristics<br>directive (DIRECTIVE 2002/95/EC OF<br>THE EUROPEAN PARLIAMENT AND OF<br>THE COUNCIL of 27 January 2003 on the<br>restriction of the use of certain hazardous<br>substances in electrical and electronic 10 [2] A<br>equipment). CG0402MLE-18G<br>SHE TE TT Ana toe HEH<br>CG0603MLE-18E<br>Schematic SEEAHCTCUTTe CG0402MLE-18G CG0603MLE-18E aiea,YN CATE CCay<br>10 [1]<br>TV<br>StatSUITetreat ee ot<br>NEI ITT UT CTE TE TT<br>*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including 10 [0] CNN CT<br> annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011. 10 [-8] 10 [-7] 10 [-6] 10 [-5] 10 [-4] 10 [-3] 10-2 10 [-1] 10 [0] 10 [1] 10 [2] 10 [3] 10 [4]<br>Specifi cations are subject to change without notice.<br>The device characteristics and parameters in this data SOURCE = DC SOURCE = 8/20 μs PULSE, IPEAK<br>sheet can and do vary in different applications and -— —--— ——<br>actual device performance may vary over time. I Current (Amps)<br>Voltage (Volts)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> *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. ## **ChipGuard3312 - 2 mm SMD Trimming Potentiometer[®] MLE Series Varistor ESD Clamp Protectors** **==> picture [342 x 83] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Product Dimensions<br>A<br>W MM<br>DIMENSIONS:<br>(INCHES)<br>B<br>L<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [167 x 106] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> Recommended Pad Layout<br>A<br>C B<br>D<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> |**Dimension**||**CG0402MLE**<br>**Series**||**CG0603MLE**<br>**Series**||**Dim.**|**CG0402MLE**<br>**Series**|**CG0402MLE**<br>**Series**|**CG0603MLE**<br>**Series**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |L||1.00 ± 0.15<br>(0.04 ± 0.006)||1.60 ± 0.20<br>(0.064 ± 0.008)||A||0.51<br>(0.020)|0.76<br>(0.030)| |W||0.50±0.10<br>(0.02 ± 0.004)||0.80±0.20<br>(0.032 ± 0.008)||B||0.61<br>(0.024)|1.02<br>(0.040)| |A||0.50 ± 0.10<br>(0.02 ± 0.004)||0.80 ± 0.20<br>(0.032 ± 0.008)||C||0.51<br>(0.020)|0.50<br>(0.020)| |B||0.25 ± 0.15<br>(0.10 ± 0.006)||0.30 ± 0.20<br>(0.012 ± 0.008)||D||1.70<br>(0.067)|2.54<br>(0.100)| ## ~~**Solder Ref ow Recommendations**~~ |300<br>250<br>200<br>150<br>100<br>50<br>0<br>Temperature (°C)|**Preheat Stages**|**1-3**<br>**Soldering**|**1-3**<br>**Soldering**|**Cooling**||A|Stage 1 Preheat|Ambient to Preheating<br>Temperature|30 s to 60 s| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||||||| |||||||B|Stage 2 Preheat|140 °C to 160 °C|60 s to 120 s| |||||||C|Stage 3 Preheat|Preheat to 200 °C|20 s to 40 s| ||||||||||| |||||||D|Main Heating|200 °C<br>210 °C<br>220 °C<br>230 °C<br>240 °C|60 s to 70 s<br>55 s to 65 s<br>50 s to 60 s<br>40 s to 50 s<br>30 s to 40 s| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ||||||||||| ||110 sec. (min.)|<br>30-70<br>sec.<br>Time (seconds)||120 sec. (min.)||E|Cooling|200 °C to 100 °C|1 °C/s to 4 °C/s| ||||||||||| - This product can be damaged by rapid heating, cooling or localized heating. - Heat shocks should be avoided. Preheating and gradual cooling recommended. - Excessive solder can damage the device. Print solder thickness of 150 to 200 um 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. ## ~~**How to Order**~~ ## **CG 0n0n MLE - 18 x** ChipGuard[®] Product Designator Package Option 0402 = 0402 Package 0603 = 0603 Package Multilayer Series Designator Operating Voltage 18 = 18 V Tape & Reel Packaging E = 4,000 pcs. per reel (0603 package) G = 10,000 pcs. per reel (0402 package) Ni barrier terminations are standard on all ChipGuard[®] part numbers. Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Customers should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications. ## **ChipGuard[®] MLE Series Varistor ESD Clamp Protectors** ## ~~**Packaging Dimensions**~~ **==> picture [498 x 199] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 13.0 ± 1.0<br>8.00 ± 0.30 (0.52 ± 0.04)<br>(0.32 ± 0.012)<br>4.00 ± 0.10<br>C<br>(0.16 ± 0.004) 1.50 ± 0.10<br>(0.06 ± 0.004) 2.0 ± 0.50 62.0 ± 1.50<br>(0.08 ± 0.02) (2.48 ± 0.06)<br>L<br>13.0 ± 0.50<br>(0.52 ± 0.02)<br>TOP G D<br>TAPE 21.0 ± 0.80<br>3.50 ± 0.05 (0.84 ± 0.032) 180.8 ± 2.0<br>W (0.14 ± 0.002) (7.12 ± 0.08)<br>NOTES: TAPE MATERIAL IS PAPER.<br>0.48 ± 0.03<br>TAPE THICKNESS IS MM<br>(0.019 ± 0.0012) DIMENSIONS:<br>COVER TAPE ADHESION IS 40 ± 15 GRAMS. (INCHES) 9.0 ± 0.50<br>(0.36 ± 0.02)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> |**Dimension**||**CG0402MLE**<br>**Series**||**CG0603MLE**<br>**Series**| |---|---|---|---|---| |C||1.75 ± 0.05<br>(0.04 ± 0.002)||1.75 ± 0.10<br>(0.04 ± 0.004)| |D||2.00 ± 0.02<br>(0.08 ± 0.0008)||2.00 ± 0.05<br>(0.08 ± 0.002)| |L||1.19 ± 0.05<br>(0.047 ± 0.002)||1.80 ± 0.20<br>(0.072 ± 0.008)| |W||0.69 ± 0.05<br>(0.027 ± 0.002)||0.90 ± 0.20<br>(0.036 ± 0.008)| |G||2.0 ± 0.05<br>(0.08 ± 0.002)||4.0 ± 0.05<br>(0.16 ± 0.002)| **Asia-Pacifi c:** Tel: +886-2 2562-4117 • Fax: +886-2 2562-4116 **Europe:** Tel: +41-41 768 5555 • Fax: +41-41 768 5510 **The Americas:** Tel: +1-951 781-5500 • Fax: +1-951 781-5700 **www.bourns.com** REV. I 09/12 Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Customers should verify actual device performance in their specifi c applications.
Updated at June 6, 2026
Bourns, Inc. is a globally recognized manufacturer of high-reliability electronic components, headquartered in Riverside, California. Renowned for its engineering excellence, the company delivers critical solutions across a diverse range of demanding markets, including automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, telecommunications, and medical equipment. The Bourns product portfolio is anchored by an industry-leading selection of passive components and circuit protection devices. The brand is particularly dominant in magnetic components, offering thousands of high-performance power inductors, alongside specialized RF and toroidal inductors engineered for optimized power management and signal integrity. Equally prominent is their comprehensive suite of circuit protection solutions. This robust lineup features a vast array of standard and resettable fuses, transient voltage suppressors (including TVS varistors and diodes), and gas discharge tubes (GDTs) designed to rigorously safeguard sensitive electronics against overvoltage and overcurrent faults. Beyond its core passives and protection technologies, Bourns manufactures highly effective EMC and RFI suppression components, such as common mode chokes and power line filters. The company's offering also extends into discrete semiconductors and power management, including Schottky diodes, fast recovery rectifiers, bridge rectifiers, and board-level transformers. This expansive breadth of quality components provides design engineers with a trusted foundation for developing resilient, efficient, and long-lasting electronic systems.
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