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CG7470

Gas Discharge Tube

The CG7470 is a gas discharge tube from Littelfuse. View the full CG7470 datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics.

CG7470 shares its datasheet with CG790, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official CG7470 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Littelfuse

Category

Gas Discharge Tube

CG7470 Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Fail ShortNo
Impulse Discharge Current (8/20µs)1000A (1kA)
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Number of Poles2
Package / Case2-SMD Cylinder Square End
PackagingMouseReel
Standard Pack Qty2500
Voltage - DC Spark Over (Nom)90 V

CG7470 Overview

Part: Littelfuse CG7 Series

Type: Gas Discharge Tube (GDT)

Description: The Littelfuse CG7 series GDT is a miniature surface mount device with a 1kA 8/20μS surge rating, low insertion loss, and low off-state capacitance, making it compatible with high bandwidth applications up to the GHz RF range.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: 75V–470V (DC Breakdown Voltage Range)
  • Operating temperature: -40 to +90°C
  • Capacitance: <0.3pF (@1MHz)

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max impulse discharge current (8/20μs): 1kA (1 Shot, for most variants; 2kA for CG7250)
  • Max storage and operational temperature: +90°C

Key Specs:

  • DC Breakdown Voltage (CG775): 60V (min) to 90V (max) @100V/s
  • Impulse Breakdown Voltage (CG775): 600V (max) @100V/μs, 700V (max) @1kV/μs
  • Insulation Resistance (CG775): 1GΩ (min) @50V
  • Capacitance: 0.3pF (max) @1MHz
  • DC Holdover Voltage (CG775): 52V (<150ms)
  • Impulse Life (8/20μs, 100A): 300 Shots (min)
  • Typical Insertion Loss @1.0GHz: 0.02dB

Features:

  • RoHS compliant and Lead-free
  • Excellent Surge Withstanding Capability
  • Excellent response to fast rising transients.
  • Ultra Low Insertion Loss and low off-state capacitance for GHz bandwidth compatibility
  • Ultra small devices offered in SMD package

Applications:

  • Set top box
  • Cable Modem
  • Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter (EMTA)
  • RF Connector
  • Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA)
  • Base Station RF antenna transmitter
  • G.Fast 106MHz and 212 MHz bandplans compatible
  • CATV/Broadband equipment
  • Data lines and Ethernet (up to 10GbE)
  • Telecom line protection
  • Broadband equipment
  • xDSL equipment, including ADSL2, ADSL, VDSL, VDSL2 30a bandplan compatible
  • IAD (Integrated Access Device)
  • Aerospace and Automotive

Package:

  • SMD (2.8mm diameter)

CG7470 Features

  • RoHS compliant and Lead-free
  • Excellent Surge Withstanding Capability
  • Excellent response to fast rising transients.
  • Ultra Low Insertion Loss and low off-state capacitance for GHz bandwidth compatibility
  • Ultra small devices offered in SMD package

CG7470 Applications

  • Set top box
  • Cable Modem
  • Embedded Multimedia Terminal Adapter (EMTA)
  • RF Connector
  • Multimedia over Coax Alliance (MoCA)
  • Base Station RF antenna transmitter
  • G.Fast 106MHz and 212 MHz bandplans compatible
  • CATV/Broadband equipment
  • 1kA 8/20μS surge capability pulse as defined by IEC 610004-5 2 nd edition
  • Ultra Low capacitance (<0.3pF)
  • Voltage Range 75V to 470V
  • UL recognized
  • Data lines and Ethernet (up to 10GbE)
  • Telecom line protection
  • Broadband equipment
  • xDSL equipment, including ADSL2, ADSL, VDSL, VDSL2 30a bandplan compatible
  • IAD (Integrated Access Device)
  • Aerospace and Automotive

CG7470 Electrical Characteristics

Device Specifications (at 25°C)Device Specifications (at 25°C)Device Specifications (at 25°C)Device Specifications (at 25°C)Device Specifications (at 25°C)Device Specifications (at 25°C)Device Specifications (at 25°C)Device Specifications (at 25°C)Life RatingsLife RatingsLife RatingsLife Ratings
Part NumberDC Breakdown in Volts (@100V/s)DC Breakdown in Volts (@100V/s)DC Breakdown in Volts (@100V/s)Impulse Break- down in Volts (@100V/μs)Impulse Break- down In Volts (@1kV/μs)Insulation ResistanceCapaci- tance (@1MHz)Max Impulse Discharge Current (8/20μs)Max Impulse Discharge Current (10/700μs)AC Dischage Current (9 cycle @50Hz)DC Holdover Voltage (<150ms)Impulse Life (8/20μs) (100A)
Part NumberMINTYPMAXMAXMINMAXMINMIN
CG7756075906007001GΩ@50V0.3pf(@1kA) 1 Shot10 Shots (@ 100A/4kV) 252V300 Shots
CG79072901086007000.3pf(@1kA) 1 Shot10 Shots (@ 100A/4kV) 252V300 Shots
CG7120961201446007001GΩ@100V0.3pf(@1kA) 1 Shot10 Shots (@ 100A/4kV) 280V300 Shots
CG71501201501806007001GΩ@100V0.3pf(@1kA) 1 Shot10 Shots (@ 100A/4kV) 280V300 Shots
CG72001602002406007001GΩ@100V0.3pf110 Shots (@ 100A/4kV) 21A135V300 Shots
CG72301862302766007001GΩ@100V0.3pf(@1kA) 1 Shot10 Shots (@ 100A/4kV) 2135V300 Shots
CG72502002503006007001GΩ@100V0.3pfat 2kA10 Shots (@ 100A/4kV) 2135V300 Shots
CG73502803504207509001GΩ@100V0.3pf(@1kA) 1 Shot10 Shots (@ 100A/4kV) 2135V300 Shots
CG740036040048085010001GΩ@100V0.3pf(@1kA) 1 Shot10 Shots (@ 100A/4kV) 2135V300 Shots
CG747037647056490011001GΩ@250V0.3pf(@1kA) 1 Shot10 Shots (@ 100A/4kV) 2135V300 Shots

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
CG7120Littelfuse—
CG7150Littelfuse—
CG7200Littelfuse—
CG7230Littelfuse—
CG7250Littelfuse—
CG7350Littelfuse—
CG7400Littelfuse—
CG775Littelfuse—
CG790Littelfuse—
CG790MSLittelfuse2-SMD Cylinder Square End

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