Littelfuse SL1122A Series Gas Discharge Tube Datasheet

The SL1122A series Hybrid 2 Electrode Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) features excellent response to fast rising transients, flat response up to 10kV/μs, and 10kA surge capability tested with 8/20μs pulse as defined by IEC 61000-4-5. It is suitable for MDF protection, ADSL equipment, XDSL equipment, alarm panels, and general telecom equipment.


Littelfuse SL1122A Series Gas Discharge Tube Datasheet - cover page
Brand
Littelfuse
Category
Other Electronics
Document type
Datasheet
Language
English
Pages
3
File format
PDF
File size
189 KB
Published
08 May, 2012
Updated
28 September, 2023
MD5 checksum
060A038CC5767F4303EE16AD8A70C17E

About this manual

The SL1122A Series hybrid gas discharge tubes combine a high‑performance Alpha gas plasma tube with a MOV for fast transient protection. They are RoHS compliant and designed for applications such as MDF protection, ADSL/XDSL equipment, alarm panels, and general telecom gear.

The document provides detailed electrical characteristics, mechanical dimensions, material information, packaging details, and recommended soldering and reflow processes for reliable assembly and performance verification.

What's inside

  • Description and Features
  • Applications
  • Electrical Characteristics
  • Device Dimensions
  • Product Characteristics
  • Packaging Dimensions
  • Soldering and Reflow Parameters

Specifications

Surge Current10 kA (8/20 µs pulse)
DC Breakdown VoltageNot specified (rated at 100 V/s)
Arc Voltage (on‑state)Not specified (measured @1 A)
Insulation ResistanceNot specified
CapacitanceNot specified (measured @1 MHz, 0 V bias)
Nominal AC Discharge CurrentNot specified (10 × 1 s @50 Hz)
DC Holdover VoltageNot specified (<150 ms)
Operating Temperature-40 °C to +90 °C
Transverse Voltage (Delay Time)< 0.2 µs
Glow to Arc Transition Current~1 A
Glow Voltage~60 V to 200 V
Electrode Base MaterialNickel Iron Alloy

Frequently asked questions

What surge current can the SL1122A Series handle?

It can handle a 10 kA surge tested with an 8/20 µs pulse.

What is the operating temperature range of the device?

The device operates from –40 °C to +90 °C.

What material is used for the electrode base?

The electrode base is made of a nickel‑iron alloy.

What is the transverse voltage delay time specification?

The transverse voltage delay time is less than 0.2 µs.

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