Multilayer varistor that responds to 8-kilovolt ESD strikes in less than one nanosecond introduced by AVX
Oct. 21, 2011
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., 21 Oct. 2011. AVX Corp. in Fountain Inn, S.C., is introducing the AntennaGuard MLV ultra-low capacitance 0603 device that responds to electro-static discharge strikes in less time than one nanosecond for automotive applications, including RF circuits, sensors, GPS antennas, and high-speed signal transmission lines. The AEC Q200-qualified Automotive AntennaGuard MLV devices deliver low insertion loss, low leakage current, and is more reliable than diode options, AVX officials say. "The AntennaGuard also minimizes the parasitic capacitance and signal distortion, making the most of the signal strength and speed," says Jeremiah Woods, global marketing manager for circuit protection at AVX.
FOUNTAIN INN, S.C., 21 Oct. 2011. AVX Corp. in Fountain Inn, S.C., is introducing the AntennaGuard MLV ultra-low capacitance 0603 device that responds to electro-static discharge (ESD) strikes in less time than one nanosecond for automotive applications, including RF circuits, sensors, GPS antennas, and high-speed signal transmission lines.The AEC Q200-qualified Automotive AntennaGuard MLV devices deliver low insertion loss, low leakage current, and is more reliable than diode options, AVX officials say. "The AntennaGuard also minimizes the parasitic capacitance and signal distortion, making the most of the signal strength and speed," says Jeremiah Woods, global marketing manager for circuit protection at AVX.Meeting 27.5-volt DC jump start requirements, the AntennaGuard MLV provides an ESD rating of 25 kilovolts, and can withstand successive 1k strikes at 8 kilovolts per IEC 61000-4-2.
For more information contact AVX online at www.avx.com.
John Keller is editor-in-chief of Military & Aerospace Electronics magazine, which provides extensive coverage and analysis of enabling electronic and optoelectronic technologies in military, space, and commercial aviation applications. A member of the Military & Aerospace Electronics staff since the magazine's founding in 1989, Mr. Keller took over as chief editor in 1995.
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