SIOV metal oxide varistors
Strap varistors, HighE, standard, LS50 series
Series/Type: B722*
Date: April 2011
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Construction
Round varistor element
Coating: epoxy resin, flame-retardant to UL 94 V-0
Bolt-holed strap terminals for screw fixing or soldering
Bent or straight strap terminals
Features
Maximum load capacity with minimum size
High surge current up to 75 kA
Wide operating voltage range 130 550 VRMS
Approvals
UL
CSA
Delivery mode
Vacuum-packed styrofoam box
General technical data
Climatic category to IEC 60068-1 40/85/56
Operating temperature to CECC 42 000 25 ... + 85 °C
Storage temperature 25 ... +110 °C
Electric strength to CECC 42 000 2.5 kVRMS
Insulation resistance to CECC 42 000 10 M
Response time < 25 ns
Strap varistors B722*
HighE, standard, LS50 series
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Electrical specifications and ordering codes
Maximum ratings (TA=85°C)
Ordering code Type
SIOV-
VRMS
V
VDC
V
imax
(8/20 µs)
A
Wmax
(2 ms)
J
Pmax
W
Bent strap terminals
B72250L0131K100 LS50K130P 130 170 75000 490 1.5
B72250L0151K100 LS50K150P 150 200 75000 570 1.5
B72250L0231K100 LS50K230P 230 300 75000 730 1.5
B72250L0251K100 LS50K250P 250 320 75000 800 1.5
B72250L0271K100 LS50K275P 275 350 75000 860 1.5
B72250L0321K100 LS50K320P 320 420 75000 1000 1.5
B72250L0381K100 LS50K385P 385 505 75000 1200 1.5
B72250L0421K100 LS50K420P 420 560 75000 1500 1.5
B72250L0441K100 LS50K440P 440 585 75000 1580 1.5
B72250L0461K100 LS50K460P 460 615 75000 1650 1.5
B72250L0551K100 LS50K550P 550 745 75000 1820 1.5
Straight strap terminals
B72250L0131K102 LS50K130PK2 130 170 75000 490 1.5
B72250L0151K102 LS50K150PK2 150 200 75000 570 1.5
B72250L0231K102 LS50K230PK2 230 300 75000 730 1.5
B72250L0251K102 LS50K250PK2 250 320 75000 800 1.5
B72250L0271K102 LS50K275PK2 275 350 75000 860 1.5
B72250L0321K102 LS50K320PK2 320 420 75000 1000 1.5
B72250L0381K102 LS50K385PK2 385 505 75000 1200 1.5
B72250L0421K102 LS50K420PK2 420 560 75000 1500 1.5
B72250L0441K102 LS50K440PK2 440 585 75000 1580 1.5
B72250L0461K102 LS50K460PK2 460 615 75000 1650 1.5
B72250L0551K102 LS50K550PK2 550 745 75000 1820 1.5
Strap varistors B722*
HighE, standard, LS50 series
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Characteristics (TA=25°C)
Ordering code Vv
(1 mA)
V
Vv
(1 mA)
%
vc,max
(ic)
V
ic
A
Ctyp
(1 kHz)
pF
Bent strap terminals
B72250L0131K100 205 ±10 340 500 10500
B72250L0151K100 240 ±10 395 500 9500
B72250L0231K100 360 ±10 595 500 6000
B72250L0251K100 390 ±10 650 500 5600
B72250L0271K100 430 ±10 710 500 5500
B72250L0321K100 510 ±10 840 500 4300
B72250L0381K100 620 ±10 1025 500 3500
B72250L0421K100 680 ±10 1120 500 3300
B72250L0441K100 715 ±10 1180 500 3000
B72250L0461K100 750 ±10 1240 500 2900
B72250L0551K100 910 ±10 1500 500 2400
Straight strap terminals
B72250L0131K102 205 ±10 340 500 10500
B72250L0151K102 240 ±10 395 500 9500
B72250L0231K102 360 ±10 595 500 6000
B72250L0251K102 390 ±10 650 500 5600
B72250L0271K102 430 ±10 710 500 5500
B72250L0321K102 510 ±10 840 500 4300
B72250L0381K102 620 ±10 1025 500 3500
B72250L0421K102 680 ±10 1120 500 3300
B72250L0441K102 715 ±10 1180 500 3000
B72250L0461K102 750 ±10 1240 500 2900
B72250L0551K102 910 ±10 1500 500 2400
Strap varistors B722*
HighE, standard, LS50 series
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Dimensional drawings
Bent strap terminals
SIOV-LS50K ... P
Weight: 30 ... 90 g
Ordering code thmax
mm
L±1.0
mm
Bent strap terminals
B72250L0131K100 8.1 3.5
B72250L0151K100 8.3 3.2
B72250L0231K100 9.0 2.0
B72250L0251K100 9.2 1.8
B72250L0271K100 9.4 1.6
B72250L0321K100 9.9 1.1
B72250L0381K100 10.6 0.4
B72250L0421K100 10.9 0.0
B72250L0441K100 11.1 0.2
B72250L0461K100 11.4 0.4
B72250L0551K100 12.3 1.2
Straight strap terminals
B72250L0131K102 8.1 4.4
B72250L0151K102 8.3 4.6
B72250L0231K102 9.0 5.3
B72250L0251K102 9.2 5.5
B72250L0271K102 9.4 5.8
B72250L0321K102 9.9 6.3
B72250L0381K102 10.6 6.9
B72250L0421K102 10.9 7.3
B72250L0441K102 11.1 7.5
B72250L0461K102 11.4 7.8
B72250L0551K102 12.3 8.7
Straight strap terminals
SIOV-LS50K ... PK2
Weight: 30 ... 90 g
Strap varistors B722*
HighE, standard, LS50 series
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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
Max. DC operating
voltage
The maximum allowable DC operating
voltage VDC at UCT +5/–0 °C is applied
for 1000 ±48 h.
The leakage current Ileak (t) during test is
recorded.
Then the specimen shall be stored at
room temperature and normal humidity
for 1 to 2 h.
Thereafter, the change of VVshall be
measured.
Ileak (t = 1000 h) Ileak (t = 0 h)
|V/V (1 mA)| 10%
Surge current derating,
8/20 µs
10 surge currents (8/20 µs), unipolar,
interval 60 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
Fast temperature cycling IEC 60068-2-14, test Na, LCT/UCT,
dwell time 30 min, 5 cycles
|V/V (1 mA)| 10%
No visible damage
Damp heat, steady state IEC 60068-2-78
The specimen shall be subjected to
40 ±2°C, 90 to 95% r. H. for 56 ±2 days
with 10% of the maximum 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.
|V/V (1 mA)| 10%
Note:
UCT = Upper category temperature
LCT = Lower category temperature
Strap varistors B722*
HighE, standard, LS50 series
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v/i characteristics
v = f (i) for explanation of the characteristics refer to "General technical information", chapter 1.6.3
A = Leakage current, B = Protection level } for worst-case varistor tolerances
SIOV-LS50K130P(K2) ... K550P(K2)
Strap varistors B722*
HighE, standard, LS50 series
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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-LS50K130P(K2) ... K550P(K2)
Strap varistors B722*
HighE, standard, LS50 series
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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.
Strap varistors B722*
HighE, standard, LS50 series
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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.
Strap varistors B722*
HighE, standard, LS50 series
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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.
Strap varistors B722*
HighE, standard, LS50 series
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