AVX Develops Smallest Dual Element Mulitlayer Varistor with Exceptionally High ESD Value

AVX breaks boundaries with miniature, AEC Q200-qualified AC varistor

GREENVILLE, S.C.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--AVX corporation, a leading manufacturer of passive components and interconnect solutions, has expanded its rugged automotive portfolio to include a miniature, dual element AC multilayer varistor designed for use in automotive low power AC circuits. Designated the MAV Series, the AEC Q200-qualified MLV not only has the ability to clamp large amounts of transients in a bi-directional manner, but also provides and excellent EMI/RFI attenuation in the off-state, making it unsurpassed in efficiency as well as safety.

“The MAV Series MLV is a cost-effective solution that meets our customers’ growing demands for a miniature, highly-reliable circuit protection device with a reduced board footprint and the ability to provide superior protection versus other technologies”

The MAV Series provides a 110V peak-to-peak at 125kHz capability and an ESD value of 25kV (HBM ESD Level 6). Featuring low loss characteristics, the ability to handle large amounts of transients, and a sub-nanosecond turn-on time that clamps energy before peak, all in an ultra-compact package, the MAV Series is ideal for use in automotive applications including AC circuits, LC resonant circuits, transformer secondaries, and GFI modules.

“The MAV Series MLV is a cost-effective solution that meets our customers’ growing demands for a miniature, highly-reliable circuit protection device with a reduced board footprint and the ability to provide superior protection versus other technologies,” stated Sonja Brown, Global Product Manager for circuit protection products.

In addition to developing a highly efficient MLV, AVX also managed to significantly reduce the MAV Series’ footprint, thus meeting space and weight constraints typical of automotive and harsh environment applications. Available in 0603 single-element and 0405 dual-element packages, the RoHS compliant product is AEC Q200 qualified with PPAP documentation available upon request.

Typical pricing ranges from $0.04 - $0.12 for standard commercial product depending on volume and packaging.

For more information, contact AVX at One AVX Boulevard, Fountain Inn, S.C. 29644; by calling 843-448-9411; or on the Web at www.avx.com.

About AVX

AVX Corporation is a leading international supplier of electronic passive components and interconnect solutions with 24 manufacturing and customer support facilities in 15 countries around the world. AVX offers a broad range of devices including capacitors, resistors, filters, timing and circuit protection devices and connectors. The company is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE:AVX).