CTVS
Ceramic transient voltage suppressors
SMD multilayer varistors (MLVs),
automotive E series
Series/Type:
Date: February 2016
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EPCOS AG is a TDK Group Company.Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Automotive E series
EPCOS type designation system for automotive series, single chips
CT 0603 S 14 B AUTO E2 G2
Construction:
CT Single chip with
nickel barrier termination
(AgNiSn)
EAI case sizes:
0402
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
2220
Varistor voltage tolerance:
K 10%, standard
L 10%, standard
S Special tolerance
Maximum RMS operating voltage (V ):
RMS
14 14 V
V < 25 V are suitable for 12 V DC supply systems
RMS
V 25 V are suitable for 24 V DC supply systems
RMS
Special tolerance for the varistor voltage:
Standard tolerance
A or B Special tolerance
Standard series
AUTO specified for load-dump/ jump-start protection
(except CT0603S14BAUTOG and CT0805K17AUTOLCG)
Special features:
Standard energy handling capability
E2 Increased energy handling capability
HT High temperature version
LC Low capacitance version
CC Controlled capacitance version
RF Radio frequency
Taping mode:
G Taped, 180-mm reel, 7''
G2 Taped, 330-mm reel, 13''
Please read Cautions and warnings and Page 2 of 87
Important notes at the end of this document.
