Multilayer varistors (MLVs)
Automotive series
EPCOS type designation system for automotive series
CN
2220
S
14
B
AUTO
E2
G2
Construction:
CT ꢀ Single chip with
nickel barrier termination
(AgNiSn)
CN ꢀ Single chip with
silver-palladium
termination (AgPd)
EAI case sizes:
0603
0805
1206
1210
1812
2220
Varistor voltage tolerance:
K ꢀ ±10%, standard
S ꢀ Special tolerance
Maximum RMS operating voltage (VRMS):
14 ꢀ 14 V
VRMS < 25 V are suitable for 12 V DC supply systems
V
RMS ≥ 25 V are suitable for 24 V DC supply systems
Special tolerance for the varistor voltage:
ꢁ ꢀ Standard tolerance
B ꢀ Special tolerance
Automotive series
Special features:
ꢁ ꢀ Standard energy handling capability
E2 ꢀ Increased energy handling capability
HT ꢀ High temperature version
LC ꢀ Low capacitance version
CC ꢀ Controlled capacitance version
Taping mode:
G ꢀ Taped, 180-mm reel, 7''
G2 ꢀ Taped, 330-mm reel, 13''
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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