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Surge Protection Chip Varistors For Automotive Battery Applications

  • TDK Corporation’s Open Mode chip varistor protects against transient surge voltages and can handle excessive bending stress
  • The component is ideal for battery connected automotive applications

TDK Corporation has introduced a new range of Open Mode chip varistors that offer reliable protection against transient surge voltages. Even under excessive bending stress, short-circuits are prevented, which is particularly important for unswitched battery terminals. This makes the component ideal for electronic automotive assemblies that are directly connected to the battery. 

The new three types of the B725*0G1140S862 series surge protection components have:

  • Operating voltage of 14 VRMS or a maximum direct voltage of 16 VDC
  • Surge current capability of 120 A, 200 A and 400 A, with each 8/20 µs
  • Wide temperature range operability of -55 degrees Celsius to +150 degrees Celsius.
Type Ordering
code
Operating voltage, max. [V] Surge current, max. (8/20 µs) [A] Terminal voltage
[V]
VRMS VDC
CT0805S14BAUTOGOM_G B72510G1140S862 14 16 120 42
CT1206S14BAUTOGOM_G B72520G1140S862 14 16 200 40
CT1210S14BAUTOGOM_G B72530G1140S862 14 16 400 40

 

The new chip varistors are available in sizes EIA 0805, 1206 and 1210. They are ISO 7637-2 certified and meet the failsafe requirements according to the VW standard VW 80808.


Vinay Prabhakar Minj
Vinay Prabhakar Minj
Vinay Prabhakar Minj is a technology writer and science communication specialist with a Master’s degree in Communication of Science and Innovation (Science Communication). He is a prolific contributor to Electronics For You, where he has authored over 1,000 articles covering electronics, semiconductors, embedded systems, IoT, and emerging technologies. With a strong foundation in science communication, Vinay focuses on translating complex engineering concepts into clear, accessible, and application-oriented content. His work spans topics such as sensor technologies, chip design, wireless systems, and next-generation electronics, making advanced innovations easier to understand for engineers, students, and industry professionals. Through his extensive contributions, he has built a reputation for delivering reliable, well-researched, and practical insights that help readers stay updated with the rapidly evolving electronics ecosystem. His writing bridges the gap between technical depth and real-world usability, supporting both learning and decision-making in the field.

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