Littelfuse has further broadened their expansive selection of electrostatic discharge (ESD) protection products with their new discrete AQxx series. AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive purposes, the AQxx series offers both uni- and bidirectional (AQxxC) TVS diodes for DC and low speed applications.
With a range of standoff voltages for both directions, the series can withstand up to ±30 kV of air or contact discharge, has a 450 W peak pulse power, and a wide (-40 to 150 oC) operating temperature range. Both directional options of the AQxx series offer a choice of standoff voltages to best fit into your automotive system. The standoff voltage is denoted by the xx in the AQ”xx” series. For unidirectional TVS diodes, the AQxx series touts 5, 12, 15, 24 and 36 V options. For bidirectional TVS diodes, the AQxxC also offers 5, 12, 15, 24 and 36 V options. The versatile AQxx series features a small (<2.76 mm2) footprint to fit into most PCB systems.
For ESD safety in your automotive design, try Littelfuse’s AQxx series.