V18AUMLA1210

Continuous:
Steady State Applied Voltage:
DC Voltage Range (V_M(DC)). . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 V
Transient:
Load Dump Energy, (W_LD) . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.5 to 25 J
Jump Start Capability (5 minutes), (V_JUMP) . . . . . . . .24.5 V
Operating Ambient Temperature Range (T_A). . .. ... -55 to 125
Storage Temperature Range (T_STG) . . . . . . . . . .... -55 to 150
Temperature Coefficient (av) of Clamping Voltage (V_C)
at Specified Test Current . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ...... . . <0.01%/

CAUTION: Stresses above those listed in "Absolute Maximum Ratings" may cause permanent damage to the device. This is a stress only rating and operation of the device at these or any other conditions above those indicated in the operational sections of this specification is not implied.

The V18AUMLA1210 Series of Multilayer Transient Surge Suppressors was specifically designed to suppress the destructive transient voltages found in an automobile. The most common transient condition results from large inductive energy discharges. The electronic systems in the automobile, e.g. antilock brake systems, direct ignition systems, engine control, airbag control systems, wiper motor controls, etc., are susceptible to damage from these voltage transients and thus require protection. The AUML transient suppressors have temperature independent suppression characteristics affording protection from -55to 125.

The V18AUMLA1210 manufactured from semiconducting ceramics which offer rugged protection and excellent transient energy absorption in a small package. The V18AUMLA1210 is available in ceramic leadless chip form, eliminating lead inductance and assuring fast speed of response to transient surges. These Suppressors require significantly smaller space and land pads than silicon TVS diodes, offering greater circuit board layout flexibility for the designer.

Also see the Littelfuse ML, MLN and MLE Series of Multilayer Suppressors.