SIOV metal oxide varistors
Leaded varistors, AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Series/Type: B722*
Date: April 2011
© EPCOS AG 2011. Reproduction, publication and dissemination of this publication, enclosures hereto and the
information contained therein without EPCOS' prior express consent is prohibited.
Construction
Round varistor element, leaded
Coating: epoxy resin, flame-retardant to UL 94 V-0
Terminals: tinned copper wire
Features
Wide operating voltage range 130 ... 680 VRMS
All types duty cycle @ 6 kV/ 3 kA = >10 pulses, according to IEC 60950-1 Annex Q; IEC
61051-2
All types Inom @ 3 kA = >15 impulses according to UL 1449, 3rd Edition surge current
generator (8/20 µs), Type 2 listed
Multiple pulse handling capability
Approvals
UL
CSA
VDE
IEC
Delivery mode
Bulk (standard), taped versions on reel or in Ammo pack upon request.
For further details refer chapter "Taping, packaging and lead configuration" for leaded
varistors.
General technical data
Climatic category to IEC 60068-1 40/85/56
Operating temperature to IEC 61051 40 ... + 85 °C
Storage temperature 40 ... +125 °C
Electric strength to IEC 61051 ≥2.5 kVRMS
Insulation resistance to IEC 61051 ≥100 MΩ
Response time < 25 ns
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 2 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Electrical specifications and ordering codes
Maximum ratings (TA=85°C)
Ordering code Type
(untaped)
SIOV-
VRMS
V
VDC
V
imax
(8/20 µs)
A
Wmax
(2 ms)
J
Pmax
W
B72214P2131K101 S14K130E2K1 130 170 6000 60.0 0.60
B72214P2141K101 S14K140E2K1 140 180 6000 65.0 0.60
B72214P2151K101 S14K150E2K1 150 200 6000 70.0 0.60
B72214P2171K101 S14K175E2K1 175 225 6000 80.0 0.60
B72214P2211K101 S14K210E2K1 210 270 6000 95.0 0.60
B72214P2231K101 S14K230E2K1 230 300 6000 105.0 0.60
B72214P2251K101 S14K250E2K1 250 270 6000 115.0 0.60
B72214P2271K101 S14K275E2K1 275 350 6000 130.0 0.60
B72214P2301K101 S14K300E2K1 300 385 6000 140.0 0.60
B72214P2321K101 S14K320E2K1 320 420 6000 150.0 0.60
B72214P2351K101 S14K350E2K1 350 460 6000 165.0 0.60
B72214P2381K101 S14K385E2K1 385 505 6000 180.0 0.60
B72214P2421K101 S14K420E2K1 420 560 6000 190.0 0.60
B72214P2461K101 S14K460E2K1 460 615 6000 200.0 0.60
B72214P2511K101 S14K510E2K1 510 670 6000 200.0 0.60
B72214P2551K101 S14K550E2K1 550 745 6000 220.0 0.60
B72214P2621K101 S14K620E2K1 625 825 6000 240.0 0.60
B72214P2681K101 S14K680E2K1 680 895 6000 260.0 0.60
Characteristics (TA=25°C)
Ordering code Type
(untaped)
SIOV-
Vv
(1 mA)
V
∆Vv
(1 mA)
%
vc,max
(ic)
V
ic
A
Ctyp
(1 kHz)
pF
B72214P2131K101 S14K130E2K1 205 ±10 340 50.0 1100
B72214P2141K101 S14K140E2K1 220 ±10 360 50.0 1000
B72214P2151K101 S14K150E2K1 240 ±10 395 50.0 900
B72214P2171K101 S14K175E2K1 270 ±10 455 50.0 800
B72214P2211K101 S14K210E2K1 330 ±10 545 50.0 690
B72214P2231K101 S14K230E2K1 360 ±10 595 50.0 630
B72214P2251K101 S14K250E2K1 390 ±10 650 50.0 580
B72214P2271K101 S14K275E2K1 430 ±10 710 50.0 530
B72214P2301K101 S14K300E2K1 470 ±10 775 50.0 485
B72214P2321K101 S14K320E2K1 510 ±10 840 50.0 445
B72214P2351K101 S14K350E2K1 560 ±10 910 50.0 410
B72214P2381K101 S14K385E2K1 620 ±10 1025 50.0 390
B72214P2421K101 S14K420E2K1 680 ±10 1120 50.0 355
B72214P2461K101 S14K460E2K1 750 ±10 1240 50.0 320
B72214P2511K101 S14K510E2K1 820 ±10 1355 50.0 300
B72214P2551K101 S14K550E2K1 910 ±10 1500 50.0 265
B72214P2621K101 S14K620E2K1 1000 ±10 1650 50.0 240
B72214P2681K101 S14K680E2K1 1100 ±10 1815 50.0 220
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 3 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Dimensional drawings Weight
Nominal diameter
mm
VRMS
V
Weight
g
14 130 ... 680 1.8 ... 5.4
The weight of varistors in between these
voltage classes can be interpolated.
Dimensions
Ordering code [e] ±1
mm
a±1
mm
wmax
mm
thmax
mm
hmax
mm
lmin
mm
d±0.05
mm
B72214P2131K101 7.5 2.0 16.0 4.7 20.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2141K101 7.5 2.1 16.0 4.8 20.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2151K101 7.5 2.2 16.0 4.9 20.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2171K101 7.5 2.4 16.0 5.1 20.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2211K101 7.5 2.7 16.0 5.4 20.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2231K101 7.5 2.9 16.0 5.6 20.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2251K101 7.5 3.0 16.0 5.7 20.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2271K101 7.5 3.2 16.0 5.9 20.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2301K101 7.5 3.5 16.0 6.1 20.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2321K101 7.5 3.7 16.0 6.3 20.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2351K101 7.5 4.1 16.5 6.7 20.5 25.0 0.8
B72214P2381K101 7.5 4.4 16.5 7.7 20.5 25.0 0.8
B72214P2421K101 7.5 4.7 16.5 8.2 20.5 25.0 0.8
B72214P2461K101 7.5 5.1 16.5 8.5 20.5 25.0 0.8
B72214P2511K101 7.5 5.4 17.0 8.9 21.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2551K101 7.5 5.9 17.0 9.4 21.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2621K101 7.5 6.4 17.0 9.9 21.0 25.0 0.8
B72214P2681K101 7.5 7.0 17.0 10.5 21.0 25.0 0.8
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 4 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Reliability data
Test Test methods/conditions Requirement
Varistor voltage The voltage between two terminals with
the specified measuring current applied
is called VV(1 mADC @ 0.2 ... 2 s).
To meet the specified value
Clamping voltage The maximum voltage between two
terminals with the specified standard
impulse current (8/20 µs) applied.
To meet the specified value
Endurance at upper
category temperature
1000 h at UCT
After having continuously applied the
maximum allowable AC voltage at UCT
±2°C for 1000 h, the specimen shall be
stored at room temperature and normal
humidity for 1 to 2 h.
Thereafter, the change of VVshall be
measured.
|∆V/V (1 mA)| ≤10%
Surge current derating,
8/20 µs
10 surge currents (8/20 µs), unipolar,
interval 30 s, amplitude corresponding
to derating curve for 10 impulses at
20 µs
|∆V/V (1 mA)| ≤10%
(measured in direction of
surge current)
No visible damage
Surge current derating,
2 ms
10 surge currents (2 ms), unipolar,
interval 120 s, amplitude corresponding
to derating curve for 10 impulses at
2 ms
|∆V/V (1 mA)| ≤10%
(measured in direction of
surge current)
No visible damage
Electric strength IEC 61051-1, test 4.9.2
Metal balls method, 2500 VRMS, 60 s
The varistor is placed in a container
holding 1.6 ±0.2 mm diameter metal
balls such that only the terminations of
the varistor are protruding.
The specified voltage shall be applied
between both terminals of the specimen
connected together and the electrode
inserted between the metal balls.
No breakdown
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 5 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Test Test methods/conditions Requirement
Climatic sequence The specimen shall be subjected to:
a) dry heat at UCT, 16 h, IEC
60068-2-2, test Ba
b) damp heat, 1st cycle:
55 °C, 93% r. H., 24 h, IEC
60068-2-30, test Db
c) cold, LCT, 2 h, IEC 60068-2-1, test
Aa
d) damp heat, additional 5 cycles:
55 °C/25 °C, 93% r. H., 24 h/cycle,
IEC 60068-2-30, test Db.
Then the specimen shall be stored at
room temperature and normal humidity
for 1 to 2 h.
Thereafter, the change of VVshall be
measured. Thereafter, insulation resis-
tance Rins shall be measured at V = 500
V.
|∆V/V (1 mA)| ≤10%
Rins ≥100 MΩ
Rapid change of
temperature
IEC 60068-2-14, test Na, LCT/UCT,
dwell time 30 min, 5 cycles
|∆V/V (1 mA)| ≤5%
No visible damage
Damp heat, steady state IEC 60068-2-78, test Ca
The specimen shall be subjected to
40 ±2°C, 90 to 95% r. H. for 56 days
without load / with 10% of the maxi-
mum continuous DC operating voltage
VDC. Then stored at room temperature
and normal humidity for 1 to 2 h.
Thereafter, the change of VVshall be
measured. Thereafter, insulation resis-
tance Rins shall be measured at V = 500
V (insulated varistors only).
|∆V/V (1 mA)| ≤10%
Rins ≥100 MΩ
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 6 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Test Test methods/conditions Requirement
Solderability IEC 60068-2-20, test Ta,
method 1 with modified conditions for
lead-free solder alloys: 245 °C, 3 s:
After dipping the terminals to a depth of
approximately 3 mm from the body in a
soldering bath of 245 °C for 3 s, the
terminals shall be visually examined.
The inspection shall be
carried out under adequate
light with normal eyesight or
with the assistance of a
magnifier capable of giving
a magnification of 4 to
10 times. The dipped
surface shall be covered
with a smooth and bright
solder coating with no more
than small amounts of
scattered imperfections
such as pinholes or
un-wetted or de-wetted
areas. These imperfections
shall not be concentrated in
one area.
Resistance to soldering
heat
IEC 60068-2-20, test Tb, method 1A,
260 °C, 10 s:
Each lead shall be dipped into a solder
bath having a temperature of 260 ±5°C
to a point 2.0 to 2.5 mm from the body
of the specimen, be held there for
10 ±1 s and then be stored at room
temperature and normal humidity for
1 to 2 h.
The change of VVshall be measured
and the specimen shall be visually
examined.
|∆V/V (1 mA)| ≤5%
No visible damage
Tensile strength IEC 60068-2-21, test Ua1
After gradually applying the force
specified below and keeping the unit
fixed for 10 s, the terminal shall be
visually examined for any damage.
Force for wire diameter:
0.6 mm = 10 N
0.8 mm = 10 N
1.0 mm = 20 N
|∆V/V (1 mA)| ≤5%
No break of solder joint,
no wire break
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 7 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Test Test methods/conditions Requirement
Vibration IEC 60068-2-6, test Fc, method B4 |∆V/V (1 mA)| ≤5%
No visible damage
Frequency range:
Amplitude:
Duration:
Pulse:
10 … 55 Hz
0.75 mm or 98 m/s2
6h(3·2h)
sine wave
After repeatedly applying a single
harmonic vibration according to the
table above.
The change of VVshall be measured
and the specimen shall be visually
examined.
Bump IEC 60068-2-29, test Eb |∆V/V (1 mA)| ≤5%
No visible damage
Pulse duration:
Max. acceleration:
Number of bumps:
Pulse:
6 ms
400 m/s2
4000
half sine
Fire hazard IEC 60695-11-5 (needle flame test)
Severity: vertical 10 s
5 s max.
Note:
UCT = Upper category temperature
LCT = Lower category temperature
Rins = Insulation resistance
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 8 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
v/i characteristics
v = f (i) - for explanation of the characteristics refer to "General technical information", 1.6.3
A = Leakage current, B = Protection level } for worst-case varistor tolerances
SIOV-S14 ... E2K1
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 9 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Derating curves
Maximum surge current imax = f (tr, pulse train)
For explanation of the derating curves refer to "General technical information", section 1.8.1
SIOV-S14K130 ... K460E2K1
SIOV-S14K510 ... K680E2K1
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 10 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Taping, packaging and lead configuration
1 EPCOS ordering code system
For leaded varistors
B722 10 S 2 271 K 1 0 1
Monolithic
varistor
Nominal
disc diameter
Design:
S=Leaded varistor
T = ThermoFuse
F = Fail-safe varistor
Q = EnergetiQ
Series:
0 = StandarD
1 = Automotive
2 = AdvanceD
3 = SuperioR
4 = SuperioR
Max. AC operating voltage:
271 = 27 101= 275 VAC
140 = 14 100= 14 VAC
141 = 14 101= 140 VAC
Tolerance of varistor voltage:
K=±10%
J=±5%
S = Special tolerance
Lead configuration:
1 = Straight leads
2 thru 5 = Kinked form
Packaging:
0 = Bulk,
1 thru 7 = Taping style
Internal coding:
1 = Standard
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 11 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
2 Taping and packaging of leaded varistors
Tape packaging for lead spacing = 5 fully conforms to IEC 60286-2, while for lead spacings
= 7.5 and 10 the taping mode is based on this standard.
2.1 Taping in accordance with IEC 60286-2 for lead spacing 5.0 mm
2.2 Taping based on IEC 60286-2 for lead spacing 7.5 and 10 mm
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 12 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
2.3 Tape dimensions (in mm)
Sym-
bol
= 5.0 Tolerance = 7.5 Tolerance = 10.0 Tolerance Remarks
w max. max. max. see tables in
each series
th max. max. max. under
"Dimensions"
d 0.6 ±0.05 0.8 ±0.05 1.0 ±0.05
P012.7 ±0.3 12.71) ±0.3 12.7 ±0.3 ±1 mm/20
sprocket holes
P13.85 ±0.7 8.95 ±0.8 7.7 ±0.8
F 5.0 +0.6/0.1 7.5 ±0.8 10.0 ±0.8
∆h 0 ±2.0 depends on s depends on s measured at
∆p 0 ±1.3 0 ±2.0 0 ±2.0 top of compo-
nent body
W 18.0 ±0.5 18.0 ±0.5 18.0 ±0.5
W05.5 min. 11.0 min. 11.0 min. Peel-off
force > 5 N
W19.0 ±0.5 9.0 +0.75/0.5 9.0 +0.75/0.5
W23.0 max. 3.0 max. 3.0 max.
H 18.0 +2.0/0 18.0 +2.0/0 18.0 +2.0/02)
H016.0
(18.0) ±0.5 16.0
(18.0) ±0.5 16.0 ±0.5 3)
H132.2 max. 45.0 max. 45.0 max.
D04.0 ±0.2 4.0 ±0.2 4.0 ±0.2
t 0.9 max. 0.9 max. 0.9 max. without lead
L 11.0 max. 11.0 max. 11.0 max.
l 4.0 max.
1) Taping with P0= 15.0 mm upon request
2) Applies only to uncrimped types
3) Applies only to crimped types (H0= 18 upon request)
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 13 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
2.4 Taping mode
Example: B72210S0271K1 51
|
Digit 14
Digit 14 Taping
mode
Reel type Seating plane height H0
for crimped types
mm
Seating plane height H
for uncrimped types
mm
Pitch distance
P0
mm
0Bulk
1 G I 16 18 12.7
2 G2 I 18 12.7
3 G3 II 16 18 12.7
4 G4 II 18 12.7
5 G5 III 16 18 12.7
6 GA Ammo pack 16 18 12.7
7 G2A Ammo pack 18 12.7
Internal coding for special taping
G6 III 18 12.7
G10 II 16 18 15.0
G11 II 18 15.0
G10A Ammo pack 16 18 15.0
G11A Ammo pack 18 15.0
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 14 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
2.5 Reel dimension
Dimensions (in mm)
Reel type d f n w
I 360 max. 31 ±1 approx. 45 54 max.
II 360 max. 31 ±1 approx. 55 64 max.
III 500 max. 23 ±1 approx. 59 72 max.
If reel type III is not compatible with insertion equipment because of its large diameter, nominal
disk diameter 10 mm and 14 mm can be supplied on reel II upon request (taping mode G3).
2.6 Ammo pack dimensions
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 15 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
3 Lead configuration
Straight leads are standard for disk varistors. Other lead configurations as crimp style or cus-
tomer-specific lead wire length according to 3.1, 3.2, 3.3 and 3.4 are optional. Crimped leads
(non-standard) are differently crimped for technical reasons; the individual crimp styles are denot-
ed by consecutive numbers (S, S2 through S5) as shown in the dimensional drawings below.
The crimp styles of the individual types can be seen from the type designation in the ordering ta-
bles.
3.1 Crimp style mode
Example: B72210S0271K 501
|
Digit 13
Digit 13 of ordering code Crimp style Figure
1 Standard, straight leads 1
2 S2 2
3 S3 3
4 S4 4
5 S5 5
Available upon request
Internal coding 6
3.2 Standard leads and non-standard crimp styles
Standard, straight leads Non-standard,
crimp style S2
Non-standard,
crimp style S3
Figure 1 Figure 2 Figure 3
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 16 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Non-standard, crimp style S4 Non-standard, crimp style S5
Figure 4 Figure 5
3.3 Component height (hmax) for crimped versions (non-standard)
Due to technical reasons the component height (hmax) increases if a crimp is added. The maxi-
mum height of the crimped component can be found in the table below.
Nominal diameter
mm
VRMS
V
Crimp style
mm
hmax
mm
5 11 ... 175 S2 5.0 10.0
5 210 ... 460 S3 5.0 10.0
7 11 ... 175 S2 5.0 12.0
7 210 ... 460 S3 5.0 12.0
10 11 ... 300 S5 7.5 15.5
10 320 ... 460 S3/S5 7.5 16.5
10 510 S3/S5 7.5 17.5
10 Automotive S5 7.5 17.0
10 Automotive (D1 types) S5 7.5 16.0
10 11 ... 175 S4 5.0 16.5
10 210 ... 460 S3 5.0 16.5
14 11 ... 300 S5 7.5 20.0
14 320 ... 460 S3/S5 7.5 20.0
14 510 S3/S5 7.5 21.5
14 Automotive S5 7.5 21.0
14 Automotive (D1 types) S5 7.5 20.0
20 11 ... 320 S5 10.0 27.0
20 385 ... 510 S5 10.0 27.5
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 17 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
3.4 Trimmed leads (non-standard)
Varistors with cut leads available upon request.
Lead length tolerances:
Straight leads +/1.0 mm
Crimped leads +/0.8 mm
Minimum lead length 3.5 mm
Figure 6
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 18 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Cautions and warnings
General
1. EPCOS metal oxide varistors are designed for specific applications and should not be used
for purposes not identified in our specifications, application notes and data books unless oth-
erwise agreed with EPCOS during the design-in-phase.
2. Ensure suitability of SIOVs through reliability testing during the design-in phase. SIOVs
should be evaluated taking into consideration worst-case conditions.
3. For applications of SIOVs in line-to-ground circuits based on various international and local
standards there are restrictions existing or additional safety measures required.
Storage
1. Store SIOVs only in original packaging. Do not open the package before storage.
2. Storage conditions in original packaging:
Storage temperature: 25 °C ... +45 °C,
Relative humidity: <75% annual average,
<95% on maximum 30 days a year.
Dew precipitation: is to be avoided.
3. Avoid contamination of an SIOV's during storage, handling and processing.
4. Avoid storage of SIOVs in harmful environments that can affect the function during long-term
operation (examples given under operation precautions).
5. The SIOV type series should be soldered within the time specified:
SIOV-S, -Q, -LS, -B, -SFS 24 months
ETFV 12 months.
Handling
1. SIOVs must not be dropped.
2. Components must not be touched with bare hands. Gloves are recommended.
3. Avoid contamination of the surface of SIOV electrodes during handling, be careful of the
sharp edge of SIOV electrodes.
Soldering (where applicable)
1. Use rosin-type flux or non-activated flux.
2. Insufficient preheating may cause ceramic cracks.
3. Rapid cooling by dipping in solvent is not recommended.
4. Complete removal of flux is recommended.
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 19 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Mounting
1. Potting, sealing or adhesive compounds can produce chemical reactions in the SIOV ceramic
that will degrade the component’s electrical characteristics.
2. Overloading SIOVs may result in ruptured packages and expulsion of hot materials. For this
reason SIOVs should be physically shielded from adjacent components.
Operation
1. Use SIOVs only within the specified temperature operating range.
2. Use SIOVs only within the specified voltage and current ranges.
3. Environmental conditions must not harm SIOVs. Use SIOVs only in normal atmospheric con-
ditions. Avoid use in deoxidizing gases (chlorine gas, hydrogen sulfide gas, ammonia gas,
sulfuric acid gas etc), corrosive agents, humid or salty conditions.Contact with any liquids and
solvents should be prevented.
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 20 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
Symbols and terms
Symbol Term
C Capacitance
Ctyp Typical capacitance
i Current
icCurrent at which Vc, max is measured
Ileak Leakage current
imax Maximum surge current (also termed peak current)
Imax Maximum discharge current to IEC 61643-1
Inom Nominal discharge current to IEC 61643-1
LCT Lower category temperature
Ltyp Typical inductance
Pmax Maximum average power dissipation
Rins Insulation resistance
Rmin Minimum resistance
TAAmbient temperature
trDuration of equivalent rectangular wave
UCT Upper category temperature
v Voltage
Vclamp Clamping voltage
vc, max Maximum clamping voltage at specified current ic
VDC DC operating voltage
Vjump Maximum jump start voltage
vmax Maximum voltage
Vop Operating voltage
VRMS AC operating voltage, root-mean-square value
VRMS, op, max Root-mean-square value of max. DC operating voltage incl. ripple current
Vsurge Super imposed surge voltage
VVVaristor voltage
∆VVTolerance of varistor voltage
WLD Maximum load dump
Wmax Maximum energy absorption
Lead spacing
All dimensions are given in mm.
The commas used in numerical values denote decimal points.
Leaded varistors B722*
AdvanceD-MP, S14 series
Page 21 of 22Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
The following applies to all products named in this publication:
1. Some parts of this publication contain statements about the suitability of our products for
certain areas of application. These statements are based on our knowledge of typical re-
quirements that are often placed on our products in the areas of application concerned. We
nevertheless expressly point out that such statements cannot be regarded as binding
statements about the suitability of our products for a particular customer application.
As a rule, EPCOS is either unfamiliar with individual customer applications or less familiar
with them than the customers themselves. For these reasons, it is always ultimately incum-
bent on the customer to check and decide whether an EPCOS product with the properties de-
scribed in the product specification is suitable for use in a particular customer application.
2. We also point out that in individual cases, a malfunction of electronic components or
failure before the end of their usual service life cannot be completely ruled out in the
current state of the art, even if they are operated as specified. In customer applications
requiring a very high level of operational safety and especially in customer applications in
which the malfunction or failure of an electronic component could endanger human life or
health (e.g. in accident prevention or lifesaving systems), it must therefore be ensured by
means of suitable design of the customer application or other action taken by the customer
(e.g. installation of protective circuitry or redundancy) that no injury or damage is sustained by
third parties in the event of malfunction or failure of an electronic component.
3. The warnings, cautions and product-specific notes must be observed.
4. In order to satisfy certain technical requirements, some of the products described in this
publication may contain substances subject to restrictions in certain jurisdictions (e.g.
because they are classed as hazardous). Useful information on this will be found in our Ma-
terial Data Sheets on the Internet (www.epcos.com/material). Should you have any more de-
tailed questions, please contact our sales offices.
5. We constantly strive to improve our products. Consequently, the products described in this
publication may change from time to time. The same is true of the corresponding product
specifications. Please check therefore to what extent product descriptions and specifications
contained in this publication are still applicable before or when you place an order. We also
reserve the right to discontinue production and delivery of products. Consequently, we
cannot guarantee that all products named in this publication will always be available. The
aforementioned does not apply in the case of individual agreements deviating from the fore-
going for customer-specific products.
6. Unless otherwise agreed in individual contracts, all orders are subject to the current ver-
sion of the "General Terms of Delivery for Products and Services in the Electrical In-
dustry" published by the German Electrical and Electronics Industry Association
(ZVEI).
7. The trade names EPCOS, BAOKE, Alu-X, CeraDiode, CSMP, CSSP, CTVS, DeltaCap,
DigiSiMic, DSSP, FormFit, MiniBlue, MiniCell, MKK, MKD, MLSC, MotorCap, PCC,
PhaseCap, PhaseCube, PhaseMod, PhiCap, SIFERRIT, SIFI, SIKOREL, SilverCap,
SIMDAD, SiMic, SIMID, SineFormer, SIOV, SIP5D, SIP5K, ThermoFuse, WindCap are trade-
marks registered or pending in Europe and in other countries. Further information will be
found on the Internet at www.epcos.com/trademarks.
Important notes
Page 22 of 22
