Metal-Oxide Varistors (MOVs)
Radial Lead Varistors > TMOV® and iTMOV® Varistor Series
TMOV and iTMOV Varistor Series
®
®
RoHS
Description
The Littelfuse TMOV® and iTMOV® thermally protected
varistors represent a new development in integrated
circuit protection. Both versions are comprised of radial
leaded Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs) with an integrated
thermally activated element designed to open in the
event of overheating due to the abnormal overvoltage,
limited current, conditions outlined in UL1449. The TMOV®
and iTMOV® varistor’s integrated thermal element, in
conjunction with appropriate enclosure design, helps
facilitate SPD module compliance to UL1449 for both cord
connected and permanently connected applications.
Agency Approvals
Agency
Agency Approval
Agency File Number
UL1449
E320116
QC 42201-C001,
QC 42201-A001,
IEC 60950-1 (Annex Q)
IECQ-C BSI 15.0009
IEC 61051-1,
IEC 61051-2,
IEC 60950-1 (Annex Q)
40021525
Additional Information
The TMOV® and iTMOV® varistors offer quick thermal
response due to the close proximity of the integrated
thermal element to the MOV body. The integrated
configuration also offers lower inductance than most
discrete solutions resulting in improved clamping
performance to fast overvoltage transients.
The iTMOV® varistor differs from the TMOV® varistor by the
inclusion of a third lead for the purpose of indicating that
the MOV has been disconnected from the circuit. This lead
facilitates connection to monitoring circuitry.
Additionally TMOV® and iTMOV® varistors are wave
solderable, thus simplifying end product assembly by
reducing the the expense and rework associated with hand
soldering operations.
Features
• RoHS compliant
Halogen-Free and
Lead–free available
Datasheet
iTMOV
Resources
iTMOV
Samples
iTMOV
• Designed to facilitate
compliance to UL1449
for SPD products
• -55°C to +85°C
operating temp range
• Three-lead version
available for indication
purposes
• High peak surge current
rating up to 10kA
Datasheet
TMOV
Resources
TMOV
Samples
TMOV
• Wave solderable
• Standard lead form
and spacing option
Applications
• SPD Products
• GFCI (Ground Fault
• AC Panel Protection
Modules
• UPS (Uninterruptable
• AC Line Power Supplies
Current Interupter)
Power Supply)
• Surge Protected
Strip Connectors
• White Goods
• AC Power Meters
• Inverters
•
• AC/DC Power Supplies
Relocatable AC
Power Taps
• Plug-in SPD
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 10/01/19
Metal-Oxide Varistors (MOVs)
Radial Lead Varistors > TMOV® and iTMOV® Varistor Series
Absolute Maximum Ratings
• For ratings of individual members of a series, see Device Ratings and Specifications chart
Continuous
TMOV® and iTMOV® Varistor Series
Units
115 to 750
V
6,000 to 10,000
A
Steady State Applied Voltage
AC Voltage Range (VM(AC)RMS)
Transient
Peak Pulse Current (ITM) - For 8x20µs Current Wave, single pulse
Single-Pulse Energy Capability - For 2ms Current Wave
35 to 480
J
Operating Ambient Temperature Range (TA)
-55 to +85
°C
Storage Temperature Range (TSTG)
-55 to +125
°C
Temperature Coefficient (αV) of Clamping Voltage (VC) at Specified Test Current
TMOV® and iTMOV® Varistor Series
Ratings & Specifications
Maximum Rating (85°C)
TMOV® Varistor
Lead–free And RoHS
Compliant Models
Continuous
iTMOV® Varistor
Lead–free and RoHS
Compliant Models
Part
Number
Branding
Disc
Diameter
Part
Number
Branding
Specifications (25°C)
Transient
AC
Volts
DC
Volts
Energy
2ms
VM(AC)RMS
VM(DC)
WTM
(mm)
(V)
(V)
(J)
Peak Surge
Current 8/20µs
Maximum
Varistor Voltage at
Clamping Voltage
1mA Test Current
8/20µs
ITM 1 ×
Pulse
(A)
ITM 2 ×
Pulse
(A)
VN(DC)
Min
Typical
Capacitance
f = 1MHz
VN(DC) Max
VC
IPK
C
(V)
(V)
(A)
(pF)
TMOV14RP575E
P4T575E
TMOV14RP575M
P4T575M
14
575
730
195
6000
4500
857
1047
1568
50
170
TMOV20RP575E
P2T575E
TMOV20RP575M
P2T575M
20
575
730
375
10000
6500
857
1047
1568
100
275
TMOV14RP625E
P4T625E
TMOV14RP625M
P4T625M
14
625
825
200
6000
4500
900
1100
1650
50
160
TMOV20RP625E
P2T625E
TMOV20RP625M
P2T625M
20
625
825
400
10000
6500
900
1100
1650
100
250
TMOV14RP750E
P4T750E
TMOV14RP750M
P4T750M
14
750
970
210
6000
4500
1080
1320
1980
50
140
TMOV20RP750E
P2T750E
TMOV20RP750M
P2T750M
20
750
970
480
10000
6500
1080
1320
1980
100
175
Figure 1. Thermal Characteristics
Figure 2. Current, Energy, Power Derating Curve
10
100
PERCENT OF RATED VALUE
Typical
5A
2.5A
0.5A
0.125A
1
0.1
10
100
1000
80
60
40
20
0
-55
10000
Time(s)
50
60
70
80
90
100
110
120
130
AMBIENT TEMPERATURE ( oC)
* Figure 4: Typical time to open circuit under UL1449
Overvoltage
Limited Current
Test in conjunction
Note : TheAbnormal
TMOV® and
iTMOV® varistors
are intended,
with appropriate enclosure design, to help facilitate SPD module
compliance to UL 1449, 3rd Edition Section 39.4 (abnormal
overvoltage limited current requirements). Under these extreme
abnormal overvoltage conditions, some units will exhibit substantial
heating, arcing and venting prior to opening. Modules should be
designed to contain this possibility. Application testing is strongly
recommended.
For applications exceeding 85°C ambient temperature, the peak
surge current and energy ratings must be reduced as shown
above.
Figure 3. Maximum Clamping Voltage for 14mm Parts
Figure 4. Maximum Clamping Voltage for 20mm Parts
10000
Maximum Clamping Voltage
750V
625V
575V
550V
510V
460V
420V
385V
320V
300V
275V
Maximum Leakage Current
Clamping Voltage (V)
Clamping Voltage (V)
10000
Maximum Clamping Voltage
Maximum Leakage Current
1000
100
0.000001 0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01
250V
230V
200V
175V
150V
140V
130V
115V
0.1
1
10
100
1000 10000
Peak Current (A)
625V 750V
575V
550V
510V
460V
420V
385V
320V
300V
275V
1000
100
0.000001 0.00001 0.0001 0.001 0.01
250V
230V
200V
175V
150V
140V
130V
115V
0.1
1
10
100
1000 10000
Peak Current (A)
Figure 7: V-I Characteristic Curves for 20mm Types
Figure 6: V-I Characteristic Curves for 14mm Types
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 10/01/19
Metal-Oxide Varistors (MOVs)
Radial Lead Varistors > TMOV® and iTMOV® Varistor Series
Figure 5. Repetitive Surge Capability for 14mm Parts
10000
1
2
Figure 6. Repetitive Surge Capability for 20mm Parts
10000
15
1
102
10
15
10
10
1000
2
10
4
3
10
1000
5
10
4
10
6
10
Peak Current (A)
Peak Current (A)
2
3
100
5
106
100
10
10
1
1
10
100
1000
10
10000
100
Impulse Duration (µs)
1000
10000
Impulse Duration (μs)
Note: Average power dissipation of transients should not exceed 0.6W
Note: Average power dissipation of transients should not exceed 1.0W
Figure
8: Pulse
Rating
Curves
14mm
types(not combination waveform) and UL1449 40.7.3 (Edition 4) test condition
Note: Repetitive
surge capability
is qualified
and tested
based onfor
8/20us
current waveform
Figure 9: Pulse Rating Curves for 20mm types
Wave Solder Profile
Because the TMOV® and iTMOV® varistors contain a thermal protection device, care must be taken when soldering the devices into place.
Two soldering methods are possible. Firstly, hand soldering: It is recommended to heat-sink the leads of the device. Secondly, wave soldering: It is critically important that all preheat stage and the solder bath temperatures are rigidly controlled.
Figure 8. Lead–free Profile
Figure 7. Non Lead–free Profile
300
300
250
TEMPERATURE (ºC)
TEMPERATURE (ºC)
Maximum Wave 260C
Maximum Wave 240C
250
200
150
100
200
150
100
50
50
0
0
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
0
0.5
1
1.5
Physical Specifications
Lead Material
Copper clad steel wire
Soldering
Characteristics
Insulating
Material
Solderability per MIL–STD–202,
Method 208
Cured, flame retardant epoxy polymer meets UL94 V–0
requirements
Device Labeling
Marked with LF, voltage, UL/CSA logos, and date code
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
TIME(MINUTES)
TIME(MINUTES)
Environmental Specifications
Operating/Storage Temperature
Humidity Aging
Thermal Shock
-55°C to +85°C
+85°C, 85% RH , 1000 hours
+/-10% typical voltage change
+85°C to -55°C 5 times
+/-10% typical voltage change
Solvent Resistance
MIL–STD–202, Method 215
Moisture Sensitivity
Level 1, J-STD-020
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 10/01/19
Metal-Oxide Varistors (MOVs)
Radial Lead Varistors > TMOV® and iTMOV® Varistor Series
Lead Configurations
TMOV® Varistor
iTMOV® Varistor
2
Thermal
Fuse
Element
Thermal
Fuse
Element
3
Monitor Lead
Line
3
Line Fuse
1
MOV
2
iTMOV Varistor
1
Monitor Lead
Note: MOVs are non-polarized passive elements
To Protected Circuit
MOV
LED
R
iTMOV® Varistor Application Examples
Neutral
®
The application examples below show how the indicator lead on the iTMOV
can1be used to indicate that the
Figure 1.varistor
Application example
thermal element has been opened. This signifies that the circuit is no longer protected from transients by the MOV.
Line
Application Example 1
Line
iTMOV Varistor
Line
To Protected Circuit
Line Fuse
LED
R
Line Fuse
Neutral
Application Example 2
Line
Load Switch Relay
(loss of protection)
Line Fuse
To Protected Circuit
Figure 1. Application example 1
iTMOV Varistor
This circuit illustrates the use of the monitoring lead of
to ensure that equipment is only
the iTMOV® varistor
iTMOV Varistor
R
operated when overvoltage protection present.
AC OPTOCOUPLER In normal
operation the load switch relay solenoid is powered
TO STATUS via the
ANNUNCIATOR
LIGHT/ALARM
indicator lead of the iTMOV® varistor. In the event
of the
Neutral
thermal element
being activated, the relay will de-activate,
cutting power
to the
protected
circuit and the fault LED will
Figure 2. Application
example
2
illuminate.
LED
Line
"Load Powered"
neon lamp
iTMOV Varistor
Fault LED
(Normallyoff)
R
Line Fuse
AC OPTOCOUPLER
Line
R
AC OPTOCOUPLER
Line
Neutral
Figure 3. Application example 3
Please note: Indicator circuits are provided as a
guideline only. Verification of actual indicator circuitry
is the responsibility of the end user. Component
values selected must be appropriate for the specific
AC line voltage service and application.
iTMOV Varistor
Fault LED
(Normallyoff)
Line
Load Switch Relay
R
(loss of protection)
Line Fuse
Neutral
"Load Powered"
neon lamp
Figure 3. Application example 3
iTMOV Varistor
Fault LED
(Normallyoff)
R
To Protected Circuit
"Load Powered"
neon lamp
Figure 2. Application example 2
To Protected Circuit
TO STATUS
ANNUNCIATOR
LIGHT/ALARM
Load Switch Relay
(loss of protection)
Line Fuse
Neutral
Neutral
To Protected Circuit
TO STATUS
ANNUNCIATOR
LIGHT/ALARM
Line Fuse
Neutral
Figure 2. Application example 2
iTMOV Varistor
R
To Protected Circuit
This circuit
Neutralutilizes an optocoupler to provide
galvanic isolations between the iTMOV® varistor
Figure 1. Application example 1
and the indicating
or alarm circuitry.
iTMOV Varistor
R
To Protected Circuit
In this case, the LED is normally on, and is off when the
thermal element opens.
To Protected Circuit
Application
Example 3
Line Fuse
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 10/01/19
Metal-Oxide Varistors (MOVs)
Radial Lead Varistors > TMOV® and iTMOV® Varistor Series
Device Dimensions
Straight Lead Forms
TMOV Varistor
Curved Lead Forms
TMOV® Varistor
iTMOV® Varistor
iTMOV Varistor
®
®
Dia D
(outer crimp)
(inner crimp)
Dia D
Dia D
Dia D
A
A
Monitor
Lead
L3
Seating
Plane
L
L
Dia c
Dia b
Dia b
E
E
e
Dimension
Dia c
e3
Dia b
VRMS
Voltage
Model
e1
e2
E
e1
e1
e
e
TMOV® Varistor
14mm Size
e3
Dia b
E
e
Monitor
Lead
L3
e1
e2
iTMOV® Varistor
20mm Size
14mm Size
20mm Size
Min.
mm (in)
Max.
mm (in)
Min.
mm (in)
Max.
mm (in)
Min.
mm (in)
Max.
mm (in)
Min.
mm (in)
Max.
mm (in)
ALL
17.0 (0.669)
22.0 (0.866)
23.0 (0.906)
28.0 (1.10)
17.0 (0.669)
22.0 (0.866)
23.0 (0.906)
28.0 (1.10)
ALL
--
22.5 (0.886)
--
31.0 (1.221)
--
22.5 (0.886)
--
31.0 (1.221)
Dia D
ALL
13.5 (0.531)
17.0 (0.669)
19.0 (0.748)
23.0 (0.906)
13.5 (0.531)
17.0 (0.669)
19.0 (0.748)
23.0 (0.906)
e
ALL
6.5 (0.256)
8.5 (0.335)
6.5 (0.256)
8.5 (0.335)
6.5 (0.256)
8.5 (0.335)
6.5 (0.256)
8.5 (0.335)
115-175
1.5 (0.059)
4.0 (0.157)
1.5 (0.059)
4.0 (0.157)
1.5 (0.059)
4.0 (0.157)
1.5 (0.059)
4.0 (0.157)
e1
Bulk Pack
200-275
2.0 (0.079)
4.5 (0.177)
2.0 (0.079)
4.5 (0.177)
2.0 (0.079)
4.5 (0.177)
2.0 (0.079)
4.5 (0.177)
300-420
3.0 (0.118)
5.5 (0.217)
3.0 (0.118)
5.5 (0.217)
3.0 (0.118)
5.5 (0.217)
3.0 (0.118)
5.5 (0.217)
460-750
0
2.0 (0.079)
0
2.0 (0.079)
0
2.0 (0.079)
0
2.0 (0.079)
115-420
0
2.0 (0.079)
0
2.0 (0.079)
0
2.0 (0.079)
0
2.0 (0.079)
A
Straight Lead
A
Crimped Lead
e1
Tape & Reel and
In-Line Lead
460-550*
0
2.0 (0.079)
0
2.0 (0.079)
0
2.0 (0.079)
0
2.0 (0.079)
e2
ALL
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
4.0 (0.157)
6.0 (0.236)
4.0 (0.157)
6.0 (0.236)
e3
ALL
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
0
2.0 (0.079)
0
2.0 (0.079)
115-175
--
9.0 (0.354)
--
9.0 (0.354)
--
9.0 (0.354)
--
9.0 (0.354)
200-275
--
9.5 (0.374)
--
9.5 (0.374)
--
9.5 (0.374)
--
9.5 (0.374)
300-460
--
11.0 (0.433)
--
11.0 (0.433)
--
11.0 (0.433)
--
11.0 (0.433)
E
510-575
--
12.0 (0.472)
--
12.0 (0.472)
--
12.0 (0.472)
--
12.0 (0.472)
625-750
--
13.0 (0.512)
--
13.0 (0.512)
--
13.0 (0.512)
--
13.0 (0.512)
L
ALL
25.4 (1.00)
--
25.4 (1.00)
--
25.4 (1.00)
--
25.4 (1.00)
--
L3
ALL
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
6.0 (0.236)
--
6.0 (0.236)
--
115-420
0.76 (0.030)
0.86 (0.034)
0.76 (0.030)
0.86 (0.034)
0.76 (0.030)
0.86 (0.034)
0.76 (0.030)
0.86 (0.034)
460-750
0.76 (0.030)
0.86 (0.034)
0.95 (0.037)
1.05 (0.041)
0.76 (0.030)
0.86 (0.034)
0.95 (0.037)
1.05 (0.041)
ALL
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
0.76 (0.030)
0.86 (0.034)
0.76 (0.030)
0.86 (0.034)
Dia b
Dia c
Outside Lead Only
NOTES:
* Tape and Reel packaging option is available only for devices up to 420Vrms.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 10/01/19
Metal-Oxide Varistors (MOVs)
Radial Lead Varistors > TMOV® and iTMOV® Varistor Series
Tape and Reel Specification
TMOV® VARISTOR WITH OUTER CRIMP
iTMOV® VARISTOR WITH INNER CRIMP
P
P2
P
E
∆P
∆P
P2
E
∆P
∆P
∆H
∆H
∆H
∆H
B1
B1
C
SEATING
PLANE
H1
W0
H0
W2
W1
C
SEATING
PLANE
H1
W0
H0
Øb
W2
W1
Øb
W
W
ØD0
ØD0
P1
P1
t
F
P0
TMOV® VARISTOR WITH STRAIGHT LEADS
iTMOV® VARISTOR WITH STRAIGHT LEADS
P
P2
t
F
P0
P
E
∆P
∆P
P2
E
∆P
∆P
∆H
∆H
∆H
∆H
H1
H1
W0
H
W2
Øb
L
W0
H
W1
W2
W1
Øb
L
W
W
ØD0
ØD0
P1
P0
F
P1
t
Crimped Leads
Description
t
F
P0
Straight Leads
Model Size
Model Size
14mm
20mm
14mm
20mm
22.5 Max
31 Max
22.0 Max
28.0 Max
25.4 +/- 1.0
25.4 +/- 1.0
25.4 ±1.0
25.4 ±1.0
B1
Component Top to Seating Plane
P
Pitch of Component
P0
Feed Hole Pitch
12.7 +/- 0.2
12.7 +/- 0.2
12.7 ±0.2
12.7 ±0.2
P1
Feed Hole Center to Pitch
8.95 +/- 0.7
8.95 +/- 0.7
8.95 ±0.7
8.95 ±0.7
P2
Hole Center to Component Center
12.7 +/- 0.7
12.7 +/- 0.7
12.7 ±0.7
12.7 ±0.7
F
Lead to Lead Distance
7.5 +/- 0.8
7.5 +/- 0.8
7.5 ±0.8
7.5 ±0.8
Δh
Component Alignment
W
Tape Width
W0
Hold Down Tape Width
W1
Hole Position
W2
Hold Down Tape Position
H
Height from Tape Centre to Component Base
(non-crimped parts)
H0
Seating Plane Height (crimped parts only)
H1
Component Height
2.0 Max
2.0 Max
2.0 Max
2.0 Max
18.0 +1.0/-0.5
18.0 +1.0/-0.5
18.0 +1.0/-0.5
18.0 +1.0/-0.5
12.0 +/- 0.3
12.0 +/- 0.3
12.0 ±0.3
12.0 ±0.3
9.0 +0.75/-0.50
9.0 +0.75/-0.50
9.0 +0.75/-0.5
9.0 +0.75/-0.5
0.5 Max
0.5 Max
0.5 Max
0.5 Max
--
--
18.0 +2.0/-0
18.0 +2.0/-0
16.0 +/- 0.5
16.0 +/- 0.5
--
--
40.0 Max
46.5 Max
40.0 Max
46.5 Max
NOTES:
• Dimensions in mm
• Reel capacity varies with voltage.
C
Crimp Length (crimped parts only)
2.6 typ
2.6 typ
--
--
D0
Feed Hole Diameter
4.0 +/- 0.2
4.0 +/- 0.2
4.0 ±0.2
4.0 ±0.2
t
Total Tape Thickness
0.7 +/- 0.2
0.7 +/- 0.2
0.7 ±0.2
0.7 ±0.2
L
Length of Clipped Lead
11.0 Max
11.0 Max
11.0 Max
11.0 Max
Δp
Component Alignment
3 Max. 1.00mm
3 Max
3 deg Max,
1.0mm Max
3 deg Max,
1.0mm Max
• Leads are crimped and in-line. This
excludes the monitor lead on iTMOV®
varistor which are not crimped and not
in-line.
• To order tape and reel option please
add suffix 'L2T7' to end of standard part
number.
• Tape and reel option is available for rated
voltages up to 420V. Contact factory
regarding availability of higher voltages.
• Contact Littelfuse for additional details.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 10/01/19
Metal-Oxide Varistors (MOVs)
Radial Lead Varistors > TMOV® and iTMOV® Varistor Series
Part Numbering System
Base Part Codes
(See ratings & specifications tables and notes below)
TMOV
20
R
P
150
E
Option Codes1
(See below)
XXXXX
DEVICE FAMILY
Littelfuse Thermally Protected MOV
NON-STANDARD LEAD FORM, PACKAGING
and LEAD SPACING OPTIONS1:
DISC DIAMETER (mm)
14 or 20mm
L2B7:
Lead Form: Crimped and In-Line2 Leads
Packaging: Bulk Pack
Lead Spacing3: 7.5mm
L2T7:
Lead Form: Crimped and In-Line2 Leads
Packaging: Tape and Reel4
Lead Spacing3: 7.5mm
L3T7:
Lead Form: Straight Leads and In-Line2 Leads
Packing: Tape and Reel
Lead Spacing: 7.5mm
CERAMIC SHAPE
R: Round
LEAD-FREE/RoHS
COMPLIANT INDICATOR
V M(AC)RMS
115V to 750V
SERIES DESIGNATOR
E: TMOV (2-Leaded, without indicator lead)
M: iTMOV (3-Leaded, with indicator lead option)
Option Codes:
X2855: Nickel Barrier coated wire option -All standard parts use tinned copper clad steel wire.
Nickel Barrier coated wire is available as an option,
consisting of Copper wire with a flashing of Nickel
followed by a top coating of Tin. To order append standard
model BASE PART number with "X2855." Example:
Standard Model Order As
TMOV20RP115E TMOV20RP115EX2855
NOTES:
1 Use Base Part Code only to receive standard product:
Lead Form: Straight Leads. Devices greater than 420Vrms are
provided In-Line2.
Packaging: Bulk Pack
Lead Spacing: 7.5mm +/-1.0mm
Other non-standard options may be available - please contact Littelfuse.
2 “In-Line” refers to straight row of leads at the tip where product is
to contact the circuit board. Refer to “e1” in Device Dimensions section.
3 Lead Spacing refers to span between leads as “e” dimension
in Device Dimensions section.
4 Due to device bulk, tape and reel packaging option is available only
for devices up to 420Vrms.
Pack Quantities
Pack Quantities
Rated Voltage
115-250
Bulk Pack
Tape and Reel
Model Size
Model Size
14mm
20mm
14mm
20mm
600
400
500
400
275-550
500
300
400
300
575-750
400
200
n/a
n/a
NOTE: Tape and Reel available up to 420V only - please contact factory regarding availability of higher voltage
parts.
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product selected for their own applications. Littelfuse products are not designed for, and may not be used in, all applications.
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 10/01/19