AVX has developed a 100pF version of its miniature 0201 TransGuard Series multilayer varistor (MLV). Providing protection to sensitive circuits from over-voltage conditions caused by ESD, lightning, NEMP and inductive switching, the 100pF 0201 Series enables dual functionality - clamping transients and filtering EMI in one device. The MLV also features the ability to withstand up to 1000 strikes at 8kV contact with a sub-1ns response time for ESD events and a leakage current of <5µA at rated voltage.

Providing a 5.6V rating in an 0201 case size, the miniature bi-directional transient voltage suppressor provides minimal signal distortion and low insertion loss. The varistors are dedicated for handheld devices, including cell phones and PDAs, as well as embedded components such as hearing aids and camera modules. The 0201 TransGuard Series MLV includes 15pF, 33pF and 50pF capacitance devices in addition to the new 100pF version.