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VCAS06AG18120YAT1A
TVS Varistor, 14 V, 18 V, AntennaGuard, 0603 [1608 Metric], Multilayer Varistor (MLV)
- Manufacturer: KYOCERA AVX
- Product type: TVS Varistors
- Product Range: AntennaGuard
- Varistor Type: Multilayer Varistor (MLV)
- Voltage Rating VAC: 14V
- Voltage Rating VDC: 18V
- Varistor Case Style: 0603 [1608 Metric]
- Operating Temperature Max: 125°C
- Operating Temperature Min: -55°C
| Delivery and price | |
|---|---|
| Units per pack | 20000 |
| Price | 0.089 € |
| Current stock | 10+ |
| Lead time | 30 days |
## **AntennaGuard 0402/0603 Automotive Series AVX Low Capacitance Automotive Varistors ESD Protection for Automotive Circuits Sensitive to Capacitance**[TX] ## **GENERAL DESCRIPTION** AVX 0402/0603 Automotive AntennaGuard products are an ultra low capacitance extension to the Automotive TransGuard® Series and are intended for use in RF and other capacitance sensitive circuits. These low capacitance values have low insertion loss, low leakage current and unsurpassed reliability compared to diode options. These advantages combined with size advantages and bi-directional protection make the AntennaGuard the right choice for automotive applications including RF circuits, sensors, high-speed signal transmission lines, etc… ## **GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS** - Operting Teperature: -55°C to +125°C - Working Voltage: ≤18Vdc - Case Size: 0402, 0603 ## **FEATURES** - AEC Q200 Qualified - 25kV ESD rating - Meet 27.5Vdc Jump Start requirements - Multi-strike capability - Sub 1nS response to ESD strike ## **APPLICATIONS** - RF Circuit - Sensors - Antennas - Data lines - Keyless entry - Capacitance sensitive applications ## **HOW TO ORDER** **VC AS 06 AG 18 3R0 Y A T 1 A** ~~T~~ o ~~T T~~ o ~~T~~ oT ~~y _~~ | | | **Varistor Series Case Type Working Capacitance Non-Std Not Termination Reel Size Reel Qty Chip** AS = Automotive **Size Voltage** 2R0 = 2pF **Cap Tol Applicable** T = Ni/Sn Plated 1 = 7" reel A = 4K or 10K pcs 04 = 0402 18 = 18.0VDC 3R0 = 3pF C = ±0.25pF 3 = 13" reel (i.e.: 1A = 4,000 06 = 0603 120 = 12pF (2R0) W = 7" reel 3A = 10,000 Y = Max (0402 only) WA = 10,000) (for 3pF) Y = +4/-2pF (for 12pF) ## **ELECTRIAL CHARACTERISTICS** |**AVX Part Number**|**AVX Part Number**|**VW (DC)**|**VW (AC)**|**IL**|**Cap**|**Cap Tolerance**|**VJump**|**Case Size**| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |VCAS04AG183R0YAT_ _||≤ 18|≤ 14|0.1|3|Max|27.5|0402| |VCAS06AG182R0CAT_ _||≤ 18|≤ 14|0.1|2|±0.25pF|27.5|0603| |VCAS06AG183R0YAT_ _||≤ 18|≤ 14|0.1|3|Max|27.5|0603| |VCAS06AG18120YAT_ _||≤ 18|≤ 14|0.1|12|+4, -2pF|27.5|0603| ||Termination Finish Code<br>Packaging Code|||||||| Termination Finish Code Packaging Code - VW (DC) DC Working Voltage (V) - VW (AC) AC Working Voltage (V) - IL Maximum Leakage Current at the Working Voltage (μA) Cap Maximum Capacitance (pF) @ 1 MHz and 0.5 Vrms; VC06AG18120YAT capacitance tolerance: +4, -2pF VJump Jump Start (V) 52 080216 ## **AntennaGuard 0402/0603 Automotive Series** ## **AVX Low Capacitance Automotive Varistors ESD Protection for Automotive Circuits Sensitive to Capacitance** ## **PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: mm (inches)** **==> picture [511 x 109] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**<br> T<br>Size (EIA) Length (L) Width (W) Max Thickness (T) Land Length (t)<br>t t<br>1.00±0.10 0.50±0.10 0.60 0.25±0.15<br>0402<br>(0.040±0.004) (0.020±0.004) (0.024) (0.010±0.006)<br>1.60±0.15 0.80±0.15 0.90 0.35±0.15<br>W 0603 (0.063±0.006) (0.031±0.006) (0.035) (0.014±0.006)<br>L<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br> ## **S21 TRANSMISSION CHARACTERISTICS** ## **S21 Response** **==> picture [98 x 48] intentionally omitted <==** 53 080216 ## **AntennaGuard 0402/0603 Automotive Series** ## **AVX Low Capacitance Automotive Varistors ESD Protection for Automotive Circuits Sensitive to Capacitance** ## **ESD CHARACTERISTICS** ## **AEC-Q200 Pulse Test AEC-Q200-002** **==> picture [57 x 73] intentionally omitted <==** **==> picture [353 x 48] intentionally omitted <==** ## **ELECTRICAL TRANSIENT CONDUCTION** ## **Electrical Transient Conduction ISO 7637 Pulse 1-3** **==> picture [92 x 32] intentionally omitted <==** 092011 54 080216
Updated at February 9, 2023
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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