# Gas Discharge Tube (GDT), High-Voltage, SA2
**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/SA2-4500-CLT-STD/gas-discharge-tube-gdt-high-voltage-sa2
**SKU**: SA2-4500-CLT-STD
**Manufacturer**: BOURNS
**Category**: Circuit Protection || Gas Discharge Tubes - GDT
**Price**: €1.1700
**Stock**: 10+
## Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Product Range | SA2 |
## Datasheet
📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:2300293/)
## **Features**
- Formerly a product ■ High insulation resistance ■ Quick response, long service life ■ Available DC breakdown range: 2.4 kV to 7.2 kV
- Wide operating temperature range
## **Applications**
- Street lighting ■ Medical devices ■ Air conditioning ■ Power supplies ■ Projectors ■ Welders
- RoHS compliant*
## **SA2 Series High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube**
## ~~**Description**~~
## ~~**Agency Recognition**~~
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|Bourns|[®]|SA2 Series two-electrode High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube devices are designed|
|Agency|
|for high isolation applications. The series offers high insulation resistance over a wide|Agency|Category|
|File No.|
|temperature range and is offered with DC breakdowns from 2.4 kV to 7.2 kV. Other|
|customized voltages between 2 kV and 7.2 kV are available upon request.|UL|UL 1449|E313168|
|~—_——|
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|Electrical Characteristics|
|a|Device Specifi cations|Life Ratings|
|Insulation|Arc|Nom.|
|DC Breakdown Voltage|Impulse|Ramp|Resistance|Voltage|Capacitance|Nominal Impulse|DC|
|Part No.|@ 500 V/s|Breakdown|@ 5A|@ 1 MHz|Discharge|Break-|
|@ 250 Vdc|
|min.|down|
|After|
|PL|Min.|Typ.|Max.|Tol.|ee|Max.|Typ.|Min.|Typ.|Max.|Operation1|Operations10|Life|
|-15 % to|
|SA2-2400-Dxx-STD|2040|2400|2880|>2.0 kV|
|+20|%|@1|
|3800 V|
|-20 % to|kV/µs|
|SA2-2400-Cxx-STD|1920|2400|2880|>1.9 kV|
|+20|%|
|ee|eee|ee|-15 % to|ee|—_|
|SA2-3000-Dxx-STD|2550|3000|3600|>2.4 kV|
|+20|%|@7.5|
|4500 V|
|-20 % to|kV/µs|
|SA2-3000-Cxx-STD|2400|3000|3600|>2.3 kV|
|+20|%|
|pt|-15 % to|=|
|SA2-3600-Dxx-STD|3060|3600|4320|>3.0 kV|
|+20|%|@7.5|
|5400 V|
|-20 % to|kV/µs|
|SA2-3600-Cxx-STD|2880|3600|4320|>2.8 kV|
|+20|%|5 kA,|
|rr|SA2-5500-Dxx-STD|4675|5500|6600|-15 % to|8/20 µs,|_|>4.4 kV|
|+20|%|8000 V|@7.5|10 G Ohm|20 V|1 pF|10 kA,|±5|
|SA2-5500-Cxx-STD|4400|5500|6600|-20 % to|kV/µs|8/20 µs|operations|>4.2 kV|
|+20|%|in each|
|rr|SA2-6200-Dxx-STD|5270|6200|7440|-15 % to|polarity|=|>5.2 kV|
|+20|%|@7.5|
|8000 V|
|-20 % to|kV/µs|
|SA2-6200-Cxx-STD|4960|6200|7440|>4.9 kV|
|+20|%|
|rr|-15 % to|=|
|SA2-6300-Dxx-STD|5355|6300|7560|>5.3 kV|
|+20|%|@7.5|
|9200 V|
|-20 % to|kV/µs|
|SA2-6300-Cxx-STD|5040|6300|7560|>5.0 kV|
|+20|%|
|rr|-15 % to|=|
|SA2-7200-Dxx-STD|6120|7200|8640|>6.3 kV|
|+20|%|@1|
|10000 V|
|-20 % to|kV/µs|
|SA2-7200-Cxx-STD|5760|7200|8640|>6.0 kV|
|+20 %|
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Note: Model SA2-7200 specifi cation is based on the customer providing suffi cient encapsulation/working environment for the component to avoid outside surface breakdown (e.g., non-contaminated equivalent surface in RH 40 % reaches breakdown at 10-12 kV).
## ~~**Product Characteristics**~~
Operating Temperature Range .................................................................................................................................................... -40 °C to +125 °C Storage Temperature Range ....................................................................................................................................................... -65 °C to +125 °C Device Plating............................................................................................................................................................................................ Matte-Sn
*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.
## **SA2 Series High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube**
## ~~**Environmental Characteristics**~~
|**Section**|**Category**|**Test**|**Condition**|
|---|---|---|---|
|IEC 60068-2-13 test M|Operational|Low Air Pressure|Temp. +55 °C, Time 0.5 Sec., Pressure 600 hPa|
|IEC 60068-2-1, test Ab|Non-
Operational|Cold|-40 °C, 96 Hours|
|IEC 60068-2-2, test Bb||Dry Heat|+100 °C, 96 Hours|
|IEC 60068-2-30, test Ca||Damp Heat, Steady State|+40 °C, 93 % RH, 21 Days|
|IEC 60068-2-14, test Na||Rapid Change in Temperature|Upper Temp. +100 ° C, Lower Temp. -40 °C, 5 Cycles|
|IEC 60068-2-6, test Fc||Vibration|10-55 Hz, 30 Min. per Axis, Double Amplitude 0.70 Min.|
|IEC 60068-2-27, test Ea||Shock Test|30 g, 11 ms, Half Sine Pulse|
|IEC 60068-2-20, test Ta||Solderability|Method 1, +235 °C, 2 Sec., Aging|
|IEC 60068-2-20, test Tb||Resistance to Soldering Heat|Method 1A, +260 °C, 5 Sec.|
|IEC 60068-2-21||Robustness of Terminations|Ua1 (Tensile), Ua2 (Thrust), Ub (Bending) and Uc (Torsion)|
## ~~**How to Order**~~
## **SA 2 - nnnn - x x x - STD**
## ~~**Typical Part Marking**~~
.................................... SA2-xxxxxxxx
|Series Designator|
|---|
|No. of Electrodes|
|2 = 2 Electrodes|
|Breakdown Voltage|
|2400 = 2400 V
6200 = 6200 V|
|3000 = 3000 V
6300 = 6300 V|
|3600 = 3600 V
7200 = 7200 V|
|5500 = 5500 V|
|Tolerance|
|C = -20 % to +20 %|
|D = -15 % to +20 %|
|Lead Shape|
|B = Bent Leads*|
|C = No Leads*|
|K = Bent Leads with Kinks*|
|K1 = Bent Leads with Kinks*|
|L = Straight Leads**|
|Packaging|
|B = Bulk|
|T = Tape & Reel|
|Standard or Modif ed Product Indicator|
|STD = Standard|
- Available in bulk packaging only.
** Bulk packaging available for straight lead devices ≤3600 V. Devices >3600 V available in tape and reel only.
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.
## **SA2 Series High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube**
## ~~**Product Dimensions**~~
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SA2-xxxx-xLx
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
CERAMIC INSULATOR DIA.
METAL ELECTRODE
TINNED LEADS
1.0
(.039)
DIA. 8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
60.0 - 85.0
(2.362 - 3.346)
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SA2-xxxx-xKx
18.0 ± 0.5
(.709 ± .020)
8.9 ± 0.4
CERAMIC INSULATOR (.350 ± .016)
METAL ELECTRODES
TINNED LEADS
REF.
9.9
14.2 ± 0.5 (.390) (.335 +.004/-.012)8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.559 ± .020) DIA.
4.3 ± 0.5 15.0 ± 0.5 1.0
(.169 ± .020) (.591 ± .020) (.039) DIA.
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SA2-xxxx-xCx
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**SA2-xxxx-xK1x**
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8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012) 17.2 ± 0.1
CERAMIC INSULATOR DIA. (.677 ± .004)
METAL ELECTRODE 8.9 ± 0.4
CERAMIC INSULATOR (.350 ± .016)
METAL ELECTRODES
TINNED LEADS
8.9 ± 0.4
(.350 ± .016)
7.0 ± 1.0
(.276 ± .039)
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
(.335 +.004/-.012)
DIA.
SA2-xxxx-xBx
16.0 ± 1.0
8.9 ± 0.4 (.630 ± .039)
CERAMIC INSULATOR (.350 ± .016)
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
METAL ELECTRODES
(.335 +.004/-.012)
TINNED LEADS DIA.
12.5 ± 0.5 1.0 ± 0.02
(.492 ± .020) (.039 ± .008)
DIA.
15.0 ± 0.5 1.00
(.591 ± .020) (.039)
7.5 ± 0.5 3.6 ± 0.5 DIA. DIMENSIONS: MM
(.295 ± .020) (.142 ± .020) (INCHES)
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8.9 ± 0.4
CERAMIC INSULATOR (.350 ± .016)
8.5 +0.1/-0.3
METAL ELECTRODES
(.335 +.004/-.012)
TINNED LEADS DIA.
15.0 ± 0.5 1.00
(.591 ± .020) (.039)
DIA.
7.5 ± 0.5 3.6 ± 0.5
(.295 ± .020) (.142 ± .020)
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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.
## **SA2 Series High Voltage Gas Discharge Tube**
## ~~**Packaging Specif cations**~~
Model SA2-xxxx-xxB ships standard bulk pack, 1,000 pcs./bag*. The optional tape and reel packaging contains 1,000 pcs./reel for Model SA2-xxxx-xLT.
* Straight leads version available in bulk or tape and reel packaging; all other models available in bulk packaging only.
## **SA2-xxxx-xLT**
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10.0 ± 1.0
14.0 +1.0/-0.0 (.394 ± .039)
(.551 +.039/-.00) SPACING
DIA. 90.0 ± 2.0
(3.543 ± .079)
6.2 ± 1.0
(.244 ± .039) 85.0 ± 2.0
(3.346 ± .079)
MM
90.0 ± 2.0 DIMENSIONS:
356.0 ± 2.0 (3.543 ± .079) (INCHES)
(14.016 ± .079) 105.0
DIA. (4.134)
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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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