Date: 15/07/2012

New Gas Discharge Tube devices from Bourns

Bourns has released six new series of Gas Discharge Tubes (GDTs). These new series target telecommunications, industrial and consumer electronics applications requiring light- to medium-duty current handling capabilities.

The GDT devices are offered in 2-electrode and 3-electrode versions with maximum surge current ratings of 5 - 20 kA. Packages offered in these new series range from miniature surface mount and axial styles to standard axial and radial leaded versions.

Each of the series is RoHS Compliant and UL Recognized. Product data sheets with detailed specifications and a cross reference search feature can be viewed on the Bourns website at www.bourns.com.