Date: 07/06/2012

New series of high voltage Gas Discharge Tubes from Bourns for industrial applications

Bourns has released four new series of High Voltage Gas Discharge Tubes (GDTs) for industrial applications requiring high DC breakdown voltages. The 2-electrode GDT devices are offered with DC breakdown voltages ranging from 800-6000 volts. The new series are offered in miniature surface mount, miniature axial and standard axial leaded packages.

Series Description Package Dimensions - Dia. x Length (mm) DCBD Range (V) Max. Surge Rating 8/20 µs (kA)
2087-xxx-SM High voltage 2-electrode miniature GDT Surface Mount 4 x 4.2 800 - 2000 3
2089-xxx-X High voltage 2-electrode miniature GDT Axial leaded 5.5 x 6 1000 - 3600 3
2093-xxx-SM High voltage 2-electrode GDT Surface Mount 6.2 x 4.2 1000 - 3000 5
2095-xxx-X High voltage 2-electrode GDT Axial leaded 8 x 8 800 - 6000 5/8
Each of the series is RoHS Compliant and UL Recognized.
Features:
1. High DC breakdown voltage
2. High insulation resistance
3. Low capacitance
4. Compact sizes
5. Surface mount and axial packages available

Applications:
1. Air conditioning
2. Gas boilers
3. Surge protection devices (SPDs)
4. Submersible pumps
5. Power supplies