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VC08LC18A500RP
TVS Varistor, 14 V, 18 V, StaticGuard, 50 V, 0805 [2012 Metric], Multilayer Varistor (MLV)
- Manufacturer: KYOCERA AVX
- Product type: TVS Varistors
- Voltage Rating VAC:14V; Voltage Rating V DC:18V; Product Range:StaticGuard Series; Clamping Voltage Vc Max:50V; Varistor Case Style:0805 [2012 Metric]; Varistor Type:Multilayer Varistor (MLV); Peak Surge Curren
- SVHC: No SVHC (17-Jan-2023)
- Product Range: StaticGuard
- Varistor Type: Multilayer Varistor (MLV)
- Voltage Rating VAC: 14V
- Voltage Rating VDC: 18V
- Varistor Case Style: 0805 [2012 Metric]
- Clamping Voltage Vc Max: 50V
- Peak Energy (10/1000uS): 10mJ
- Operating Temperature Max: -
- Operating Temperature Min: -
- Peak Surge Current @ 8/20µs: 30A
- Automotive Qualification Standard: -
| Delivery and price | |
|---|---|
| Units per pack | 4000 |
| Price | 0.117 € |
| Current stock | 10+ |
| Lead time | 30 days |
## **StaticGuard AVX Multilayer Ceramic Transient Voltage Suppressors ESD Protection for CMOS, Bi Polar and SiGe Based Systems** ## **GENERAL DESCRIPTION** The StaticGuard Series are low capacitance versions of the TransGuard and are designed for general ESD protection of CMOS, Bi-Polar, and SiGe based systems. The low capacitance makes these products suitable for use in high speed data transmission lines. ## **GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS** - Operating Temperature: -55ºC to 125ºC - Working Voltage: ≤ 18Vdc - Case Size: 0402, 0603, 0805, 1206 ## **FEATURES** - Typical ESD failure voltage for CMOS and/or Bi Polar is ≥ 200V - Low capacitance (<200pF) is required for high-speed data transmission. - Low leakage current (IL) is necessary for battery operated equipment. ## **APPLICATIONS** - •Sensors - CMOS - SIGe based systems - Higher speeed data lines - Capacitance sensitive applications and more - 15kV ESD pulse (air discharge) per IEC 61000-4-2, Level 4, generates < 20 millijoules of energy. ## **HOW TO ORDER** **VC 06 LC 18 X 500** To ~~T~~ O ~~T~~ qT qT ~~7~~ **Varistor Case Low Cap Working Energy Clamping Chip Size Design Voltage Rating Voltage** 04 = 0402 18 = 18.0VDC A = 0.10 Joules 500 = 50V 06 = 0603 V = 0.02 Joules 08 = 0805 X = 0.05 Joules 12 = 1206 **R P** qT T **Packaging Termination** (PCS/REEL) P = Ni/Sn D = 1,000* R = 4,000* T = 10,000* W = 10,000** *Not available for 0402 **Only available for 0402 ## **ELECTRIAL CHARACTERISTICS** |**AVX PN**|**VW (DC)**|**VW (AC)**|**VB**|**VC**|**IVC**|**IL**|**ET**|**IP**|**Cap**|**Freq**|**Size**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |VC04LC18V500|≤18.0|≤14.0|25-40|50|1|10|0.02|15|40|M|0402| |VC06LC18X500|≤18.0|≤14.0|25-40|50|1|10|0.05|30|50|M|0603| |VC08LC18A500|≤18.0|≤14.0|25-40|50|1|10|0.1|30|80|M|0805| |VC12LC18A500|≤18.0|≤14.0|25-40|50|1|10|0.1|30|200|K|1206| VW(DC) DC Working Voltage [V] VW(AC) AC Working Voltage [V] VB Typical Breakdown Votage (Min-Max) [V @ 1mADC, 25°C] VC Clamping Voltage [V @ IIVC] IVC Test Current for VC [A, 8x20μs] IL ET IP Cap Maximum leakage current at the working voltage, 25°C [μA] Transient Energy Rating [J, 10x1000μS] Peak Current Rating [A, 8x20μS] Typical capacitance [pF] @ frequency specified and 0.5VRMS, 25°C, K = 1kHz, M = 1MHz 24 080916 ## **StaticGuard AVX Multilayer Ceramic Transient Voltage Suppressors ESD Protection for CMOS, Bi Polar and SiGe Based Systems** ## **TYPICAL PERFORMANCE DATA** **==> picture [230 x 166] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> VC06LC18X500 Capacitance Histogram<br>30%<br>25%<br>20%<br>15%<br>10%<br>5%<br>0%<br>45 50 55 60 65<br>Capacitance (pF @ 1MHz & 0.5V)<br>Measured Data Calculated<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [221 x 167] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> StaticGuard ESD RESPONSE<br>IEC 61000-4-2 (8 Kv Contact Discharge)<br>50<br>VC08LC18A500<br>VC12LC18A500<br>45<br>VC06LC18X500<br>40<br>35<br>301 10 100 1000 10000<br>Number of ESD Strikes<br>Clamping Voltage (V)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [248 x 156] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> VC08LC18A500 Capacitance Histogram<br>14% 14%<br>12% 12%<br>10% 10%<br>8% 8%<br>6% 6%<br>4% 4%<br>2% 2%<br>0% 0%<br>61 63 65 67 69 71 73 75 77 79 81 83 85 87 89<br>Capacitance (pF)<br>1MHz, 0.5VRMS Measured Data Calculated Distribution<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [188 x 156] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> StaticGuard S21<br>DB<br>0<br>VC12LC18A500<br>VC08LC18A500<br>-10<br>-20<br>VC06LC18X500<br>-30<br>-40<br>0 500 1000 1500 2000 2500<br>Frequency (MHz)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> **==> picture [522 x 155] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> VC12LC18A500 Capacitance Histogram VI Curves - StaticGuard Products<br>100<br>14% 14%<br>12% 12% 80<br>10% 10%<br>60<br>8% 8%<br>6% 6% 40<br>4% 4%<br>20<br>2% 2%<br>0% 0% 0<br>161 163 165 167 169 171 173 175 177 179 181 183 185 187 189 10 [-9] 10 [-6] 10 [-3] 10 [+0] 10 [+3]<br>Capacitance (pF) Current (A)<br>1MHz, 0.5VRMS Measured Data Calculated Distribution 06LC 08LC 12LC 10LC<br>Voltage (V)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> 25 080916 ## **StaticGuard** ## **AVX Multilayer Ceramic Transient Voltage Suppressors** ## **TYPICAL PERFORMANCE CURVES (0402 CHIP SIZE)** ## **VOLTAGE/CURRENT CHARACTERISTICS** Multilayer construction and improved grain structure result in excellent transient clamping characteristics up to 20 amps peak current, while maintaining very low leakage currents under DC operating conditions. The VI curves below show the voltage/current characteristics for the 5.6V, 9V, 14V, 18V and low capacitance StaticGuard parts with currents ranging from parts of a micro amp to tens of amps. ## **PULSE DEGRADATION** Traditionally varistors have suffered degradation of electrical performance with repeated high current pulses resulting in decreased breakdown voltage and increased leakage current. It has been suggested that irregular intergranular boundaries and bulk material result in restricted current paths and other non-Schottky barrier paralleled conduction paths in the ceramic. Repeated pulsing of TransGuard[®] transient voltage suppressors with 150Amp peak 8 x 20μS waveforms shows negligible degradation in breakdown voltage and minimal increases in leakage current. **==> picture [239 x 149] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 100<br>VC04LC18V500<br>VC040218X400<br>80 VC040214X300<br>VC040209X200<br>VC040205X150<br>60<br>40<br>20<br>0<br>10 [-9] 10 [-7] 10 [-5] 10 [-3] 10 [-1] 10 10 [3] 10 [5]<br>Current (A)<br>Voltage (V)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## **PEAK POWER VS PULSE DURATION** **==> picture [189 x 270] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 1300<br>1200<br>1100<br>VC040218X400<br>1000<br>VC040214X300<br>900 VC040209X200<br>VC04LC18V500<br>800 VC040205X150<br>700<br>600<br>500<br>400<br>300<br>200<br>100<br>0<br>10 100 1000<br>IMPULSE DURATION (μS)<br>PEAK POWER (W)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## **ESD TEST OF 0402 PARTS** **==> picture [191 x 201] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 35<br>VC04LC18V500<br>30<br>25 VC040218X400<br>20<br>VC040214X300<br>15<br>VC040209X200<br>10<br>VC040205X150<br>5<br>10 100 1000 10000<br>8kV ESD STRIKES<br>BREAKDOWN VOLTAGE (Vb)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## **INSERTION LOSS CHARACTERISTICS** **==> picture [233 x 176] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> 0<br>-5<br>-10<br>VC04LC18V<br>VC040218X<br>-15<br>VC040214X<br>VC040209X<br>VC040205X<br>-20<br>-25<br>0.01 0.1 1 10<br>Frequency (GHz)<br>dB<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> 26 080916
Updated at June 4, 2026
KYOCERA AVX is a globally recognized leader in the design, development, and manufacturing of advanced electronic components. For over 50 years, the company has provided innovative solutions across the automotive, industrial, medical, military, consumer electronics, and communications markets. Supported by an extensive international network of research and production facilities, KYOCERA AVX is renowned for delivering highly reliable components that meet the stringent demands of modern engineering. The manufacturer's extensive portfolio is strongly anchored in high-performance passive components, with a particular emphasis on advanced capacitive solutions. Their offering features a comprehensive selection of polymer capacitors, RF capacitors, and supercapacitors engineered for demanding power and high-frequency requirements. This core lineup is further supported by a variety of film and aluminium electrolytic capacitors, alongside precision power inductors. Beyond passive components, KYOCERA AVX excels in robust circuit protection and discrete semiconductors. Their expertise in transient voltage suppression is demonstrated by a wide array of TVS varistors and TVS diodes, complemented by temperature-sensing NTC thermistors and reliable Schottky diodes. The product ecosystem is completed by precision timing devices, including crystals and resonators, as well as specialized RF antennas, providing engineers with a versatile and dependable foundation for next-generation technology.
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