The B88069X3023T603 is a gas-filled surge arrester from EPCOS (TDK) designed for overvoltage protection in telecommunications and other sensitive electronic equipment. These arresters are used to protect against voltage surges caused by lightning strikes or other transient events.

Applications

• Telecommunications equipment
• Central office (CO) and customer premises equipment (CPE)
• Cable modems
• Data communication lines
• Surge protection devices (SPDs)

Features

• High surge current capability
• Low capacitance
• Fast response time
• RoHS compliant
• UL recognized

Benefits

• Protects sensitive electronic equipment from damage due to overvoltage transients.
• Improves the reliability and lifespan of telecommunications equipment.
• Reduces downtime and maintenance costs.
• Meets international safety standards.
• Easy to integrate into existing circuit designs.

Additional Details

Gas-filled surge arresters operate by creating a short circuit path to ground when the voltage across the arrester exceeds a certain threshold. This diverts the surge current away from the protected equipment. The low capacitance of these arresters minimizes signal distortion, making them suitable for high-speed data transmission applications.

Key specifications include:

• Breakdown voltage: Consult datasheet for specific value (likely in the hundreds of volts range).
• Surge current capability: Consult datasheet for specific value (likely in the kA range).
• Capacitance: Consult datasheet for specific value (should be very low, in the pF range).
• Operating temperature range: Typically -40°C to +85°C.