The SMP100LC-xxx series is a very low capacitance transient surge arrestor designed for the protection of high debit rate communication equipment. It features low capacitance, low leakage current, and bidirectional surge protection.
The SMP100LC-xxx series is a very low capacitance transient surge arrestor designed for the protection of high data rate communication equipment. Its low capacitance avoids any distortion of the signal, making it suitable for analog and digital line cards (xDSL, T1/E1, ISDN), terminals, and transmission equipment. The device features bidirectional crowbar protection, low leakage current, and a short circuit failure mode to ensure continued protection.
| Low capacitance | C = 30 PF TYP @ 50V |
|---|---|
| Holding current | Iq = 150 mA |
| Maximum junction temperature | 150 C |
| Stand-off voltage (SMP100LC-140) | 140 V |
| Stand-off voltage (SMP100LC-200) | 200 V |
| Stand-off voltage (SMP100LC-270) | 270 V |
The device is designed for the protection of high data rate communication equipment, including analog and digital line cards (xDSL, T1/E1, ISDN), terminals, and transmission equipment.
Yes, the series complies with IEC-1000-4-5 level 4 standards for surge protection.
The devices feature very low capacitance, typically 30 pF at 50V, to avoid signal distortion.