MLVB06V18C0R5

TVS - Varistors, MOVs offer a variety of different protection solutions for various applications. The MLVB06V18C0R5 is a metal oxide varistor (MOV) that is widely used in industrial, communications, and consumer applications. Its advanced design provides superior protection by combining a zener working principles with metal oxide resistance.

Application Field

The MLVB06V18C0R5 is an ideal choice for general-purpose, multi-axis electronics, telecom, industrial, and automotive electronics equipments. The varistor can protect against a variety of transients caused by electrical switching operations and high-SSC (Surge-Stop-Capability) or electrical surges. It is also useful for protecting against overvoltage/overcurrent conditions, voltage limitation, and short-circuit operations.

The MLVB06V18C0R5 is an excellent choice for protecting typical electronic circuits against transient overvoltage events. It is able to handle both unipolar (positive voltage) and bipolar (negative voltage) electrical events. It is specifically designed to protect against a variety of short-term and long-term transient events that can cause severe damage to sensitive electronics. As such, it is a great choice for the prevention of catastrophic failures.

Working Principle

The working principle of the MLVB06V18C0R5 MOV is based on a complex system of charge and discharge elements. When subjected to a voltage spike, the MOV is designed to quickly discharge the energy into the ground. This voltage-independent surge protection is integrated with an advanced design for superior protection.

The varistor consists of a complex network of metal-oxide layers combined with a zener breakdown layer which are both connected in parallel. When the varistor is subjected to an electrical voltage spike, the zener layer triggers a breakdown in the series-connected layers, leading to a fast-acting discharge of the electrical energy. This quick discharge helps to protect sensitive electronics against transient overvoltage incidents.

It is widely used in industrial grade equipment such as transformers, starters, or rotary inductive machines, as well as in telecom, consumer, and automotive electronics. It is also widely used in a variety of DC-DC converters, AC-DC rectifiers, and IGBTs.

In addition, the MOV is also suitable for overvoltage protection in power supplies and converters mobile device protection, and high-power module protection. It helps to prevent post-transient immunity from influencing voltage stability in sensitive circuits.

Conclusion

The MLVB06V18C0R5 is a highly effective, fast-acting metal oxide varistor (MOV) for surge protection. Its advanced design combines a zener-based working principle with metal oxide resistance. It is designed to quickly discharge electrical energy during overvoltage events, protecting sensitive devices against damage. It is widely used in industrial, telecom, consumer, and automotive electronics, as well as in DC-DC converters, rectifiers, IGBTs, and mobile device protection. The MLVB06V18C0R5 MOV is a great overall solution for surge protection.