CG/CG2
Gas Discharge TubeThe CG/CG2 is a gas discharge tube from Littelfuse. View the full CG/CG2 datasheet below including key specifications.
CG/CG2 shares its datasheet with CG90, whose page lists every part number it covers.
Official CG/CG2 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
Manufacturer
LittelfuseCategory
Gas Discharge Tube
CG/CG2 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Fail Short | No |
| Impulse Discharge Current (8/20µs) | 20000A (20kA) |
| Mounting Type | User Defined |
| Number of Poles | 2 |
| Package / Case | Cylinder No Lead |
| Packaging | Bulk |
| Standard Pack Qty | 1200 |
| Voltage - DC Spark Over (Nom) | 90 V |
CG/CG2 Overview
Part: Littelfuse CG/CG2 Series
Type: Gas Discharge Tube (GDT)
Description: Littelfuse CG/CG2 Series GDTs provide high surge protection in a small size, featuring rugged ceramic-metal construction, low capacitance (<1.5 pF), and DC breakdown voltages ranging from 60 V to 1150 V.
Operating Conditions:
- DC Breakdown Voltage Range: 60 V to 1150 V
- Operating temperature: -40 to +90 °C
- Capacitance: <1.5 pF (@1MHz)
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Max DC Breakdown Voltage: 1150 V (CG21000)
- Max Impulse Discharge Current: 4 kA (1 Application @10/350μs, for CG75, CG90, CG90 SN)
- Max Follow On Current: 200 A (230 Volts r.m.s)
- Max storage temperature: +90 °C
Key Specs:
- DC Breakdown Voltage (CG75): 60 V MIN, 75 V TYP, 90 V MAX (@100V/s)
- Impulse Breakdown Voltage (CG75): 400 V MAX (@100V/μs)
- Insulation Resistance (CG75): 10^10 Ω MIN (at 100V)
- Capacitance (CG75): 1.5 pF MAX (@1MHz)
- Arc Voltage (CG75): 15 V TYP (@1Amp Min)
- Nominal Impulse Discharge Current (most devices): 20 kA (8/20μs)
- Nominal AC Discharge Current (CG75): 20 A (10x1sec @50-60Hz)
- DC Holdover Voltage (CG75): 52 V TYP
Features:
- RoHS and Lead-free compliant
- Rugged Ceramic-Metal construction
- Low Capacitance (<1.5pf)
- Available in surface mount, and a variety of lead options
Applications:
- Communication lines and equipment
- CATV equipment
- Test equipment
- Data lines
- Power supplies
- Instrumentation circuits
- Medical electronics
- ADSL equipment
- Telecom SLIC protection
Package:
- Surface Mount
- Core
- Straight Lead (L Type)
- Shaped Lead (LS Type)
CG/CG2 Features
- RoHS and Lead-free compliant
- Rugged Ceramic-Metal construction
- Low Capacitance (<1.5pf)
CG/CG2 Applications
- Communication lines and equipment
- CATV equipment
- Test equipment
- Data lines
- Power supplies
- Meets REA PE-80
- Available in surface mount, and a variety of lead options options
- RoHS Compliant and Lead-Free
- Instrumentation circuits
- Medical electronics
- ADSL equipment
- Telecom SLIC protection
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