# TVS Varistor, 14 V, 18 V, AntennaGuard, 0603 [1608 Metric], Multilayer Varistor (MLV)

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/VCAS06AG183R0YAT1A/tvs-varistor-14-v-18-antennaguard-0603-1608-metric
**SKU**: VCAS06AG183R0YAT1A
**Manufacturer**: KYOCERA AVX
**Category**: Circuit Protection || TVS - Transient Voltage Suppressors || TVS Varistors
**Price**: €0.1050
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 169 days (indicative)

## Description

Voltage Rating VAC:14V; Voltage Rating V DC:18V; Product Range:AntennaGuard Series; Clamping Voltage Vc Max:-; Varistor Case Style:0603 [1608 Metric]; Varistor Type:Multilayer Varistor

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (17-Jan-2023) |
| Product Range | AntennaGuard |
| Varistor Type | Multilayer Varistor (MLV) |
| Voltage Rating Vac | 14V |
| Voltage Rating Vdc | 18V |
| Varistor Case Style | 0603 [1608 Metric] |
| Clamping Voltage Vc Max | - |
| Peak Energy (10/1000Us) | - |
| Operating Temperature Max | 125°C |
| Operating Temperature Min | -55°C |
| Peak Surge Current @ 8/20Μs | - |
| Automotive Qualification Standard | - |

## Datasheet

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## **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) 

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## **AntennaGuard 0402/0603 Automotive Series** 

## **AVX Low Capacitance Automotive Varistors ESD Protection for Automotive Circuits Sensitive to Capacitance** 

## **PHYSICAL DIMENSIONS: mm (inches)** 

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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** 

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## **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** 

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## **ELECTRICAL TRANSIENT CONDUCTION** 

## **Electrical Transient Conduction ISO 7637 Pulse 1-3** 

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