Gas discharge tubes (GDT) use noble gasses enclosed in ceramic tubes to provide an alternate circuit path for voltage spikes. The ceramic envelope and with nickel connectors allow for high loads. 3RA-5S Gas Discharge Tubes (GDT) series has a surge rating of 5kA, 8/20μs.Offered in a Squared Surface Mount package, which helps to make pick and place on PCB process easier.

This GDT series is perfectly suited for broadband equipment applications. The GDT’s low off-state capacitance is compatible with high bandwidth applications and this capacitance loading value does not vary if the voltage across the GDT changes.

3RA-5S Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) series are specifically designed for protection of electrical, multimedia, and communication equipment against over voltage transients in surface mount assembly applications.

Features:

Excellent response to fast rising transients
Stable breakdown voltage
GHz working frequency
8/20μs Impulse current capability: 5KA
Surface Mount package
Non-Radioactive
Ultra Low capacitance (<1pF)
High insulation resistance
Lead-free compliant
RoHS and REACH compliant
Size: 5mm*5mm*7.5mm
Storage and operational temperature: -40~+90°C

Applications:

Communication equipment
CATV equipment
Data lines
Power supplies
Telecom SLIC protection
Broadband equipment
lDSL equipment,
including ADSL2+
XDSL equipment
Satellite and CATV equipment
Test equipment
Consumer electronics