Bourns Releases New ChipGuard® ESD Suppressors

Model CG0201MLU Series

Riverside, California – October 3, 2023 – Bourns is pleased to announce the release of the Model CG0201MLU Series ChipGuard® ESD Suppressor. The Model CG0201MLU Series ChipGuard® ESD Suppressor is an ultralow capacitance single channel ESD protector designed to safeguard sensitive electronics from damage caused by electrostatic discharges.

The new protector has been designed to protect to IEC 61000-4-2, Level 4 (±8 kV contact/ ±15 kV air discharge) ESD specifications targeted for high speed USB 3.2, HDMI 1.4/2.0 and antenna circuit applications.

The industry standard 0201 package provides an extremely small footprint, making it an ideal space-saving protection solution for wearables, handheld devices and mobile phones.

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Features

• ESD protection to IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4

• Extremely quick response time (<1 ns)

• Low capacitance (0.05 pF typical)

• Miniature 0201 package

• Bidirectional protection

• Low clamping voltage

• Low leakage current

• RoHS compliant*

*RoHS Directive 2015/863, Mar 31, 2015 and Annex.

Applications

• Antenna circuits

• USB 3.2 Gen 1 and Gen 2

• HDMI 1.3/1.4/2.0

• SATA and eSATA Interfaces

• SIM card ports

• Memory protection

NEW PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS & MORE

BENEFITS

• Robust ESD Protection: Effectively guards against ESD voltages and currents, offering reliable protection against potentially damaging electrostatic discharge events, up to rated limits.

• Signal Integrity Preservation: With ultra-low capacitance and zero signal distortion, the Model CG0201MLU Series maintains data signal integrity in high-speed transmission lines, ensuring data quality.

• Swift Response/Low Leakage Current: Advanced features enhance circuit protection by quickly diverting excess energy while minimizing power consumption and interference.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS @ 25 °C (unless otherwise noted)