Riverside, California - June 2, 2017 - Bourns is pleased to announce the release of the Model 2018 Series Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) Surge Arrestor with FLAT® technology. Bourns sets a new industry standard by offering a 3-electrode GDT in an innovative flat-package design. Bourns’ FLAT® technology delivers a low profile GDT solution for high density and height-restricted PCB
applications.

The Model 2018 is an ITU K.12 Class III device rated at 20 kA on an 8/20 µs waveform. The series is offered with DC breakdown voltages ranging from 90 to 500 V and features an innovative horizontal flat mounting design that reduces the height of the Bourns® GDT from a typical 8 mm to a low profile of 3.5 mm.

The Model 2018 Series is designed as a surface mount device and offers a large flat surface making it suitable for high-speed pick and place using a vacuum head pickup.

Benefits

 ·>50 % height reduction compared to a standard 8 mm Bourns® SMD GDT

 ·Devices do not impact signal or system operation

 ·Voltage limiting suitable for sensitive equipment

 ·Long term reliability and performance

 ·RoHS compliant*

Features

·Large flat top surface and lighter weight, ideal for high-speed pick and place

·Robust surge current ratings

·Stable performance over life

·Low leakage and insertion loss

·Constant capacitance regardless of voltage

·Low arc voltage

·Wide range of voltages

Applications

·Telecom equipment

·Industrial communications

·Surge Protective Devices

·High density PCB assemblies

Source:http://www.bourns.com/