Littelfuse SH75 SH Series Surface Mount Gas Discharge Tube Surge Arrestor
The Littelfuse SH75 SH Series is a surface mount gas discharge tube (GDT) surge arrestor engineered to protect sensitive broadband and telecom circuits from transient voltage surges. Featuring a nominal DC sparkover voltage of 75V, an impulse discharge current rating of 5kA (8/20µs), and ultra-low capacitance of 0.5pF, this compact device delivers reliable surge protection in a squared surface mount footprint measuring just 5.0×5.0×4.2mm. Its low, stable capacitance makes it well suited for high-speed data and Ethernet port protection applications where signal integrity matters.
Key Features
- Surface Mount Form Factor: Squared body and terminals in a compact 5.0×5.0×4.2mm footprint for space-constrained PCB layouts.
- Ultra-Low Capacitance: Less than 0.7pF (0.5pF typical) that remains stable as signal voltage varies, preserving high-speed signal integrity.
- 5kA Surge Capability: Impulse discharge current rating of 5kA at 8/20µs in a minimal footprint for robust transient protection.
- Nominal DC Sparkover Voltage: 75V nominal, with a minimum sparkover of 60V and maximum DC sparkover of 90V.
- Impulse Sparkover Voltage: Maximum of 700V at 100V/µs for fast-rising transient events.
- Two-Electrode Construction: Standard two-electrode gas discharge tube design, non-failsafe.
Technical Specifications
- Failsafe: No
- Electrodes: 2
- Max DC Spark over Voltage: 90
- Max Impulse Sparkover Voltage @ 100V/us (V): 700
- Capacitance (Co) (pF): 0.5
- Surge Life (@ 100A 10/1000us): 5
- Nom DC Sparkover (V): 75
- Impulse Discharge Current @8/20µs (kA): 5
- MIN Sparkover Voltage (V): 60
Typical Applications
- Broadband Equipment
- Satellite, CATV Equipment and Set-Top Boxes
- G.Fast, xDSL, 10GbE, and 10/100/1000 BaseT Ethernet Port Protection
- Industrial Automation
- Ethernet, RS-485, and RS-232 Interfaces
- Power Inverter and Variable Frequency Drive (VFD) Protection
Why Littelfuse?
Littelfuse engineers the SH Series to deliver dependable surge protection for demanding broadband, telecom, and industrial applications. With a compact surface mount design, ultra-low and stable capacitance, and a 5kA surge rating, the SH75 gives designers a space-efficient way to safeguard sensitive electronics against transient voltage events without compromising signal performance.
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Product Specs
- Product Type:
- Gas Discharge Tube
- Configuration:
- Surface Mount
- Voltage Rating:
- 75V
- Amperage Rating:
- 5kA
- Series:
- SH Series
- Department:
- Electrical
- Product Group:
- Wiring Devices