Zinc Oxide Varistors
Mechanical Performance Characteristics
 
Characteristics
Test Methods
Specifications
Robustness of  
Terminations  
(Tensile)
After gradually applying the force specified below and keeping the unit  
fixed for ten seconds, the terminal shall be visually examined for any  
damage.  
Terminal diameter
 0.6mm
 0.8mm
 1.0mm
Force
9.8N (1.0kgf)
9.8N (1.0kgf)
19.6N (2.0kgf)
 
No outstanding  
damage
Robustness of  
Terminations  
(Bending)
The unit shall be secured with its terminal kept vertical and the force  
specified below be applied in the axial direction.  
The terminal shall gradually be bent by 90 in one direction, then 90  
in the opposite direction, and again back to the original position.  
The damage of the terminal shall be visually examined.  
Terminal diameter
 0.6mm
 0.8mm
 1.0mm
Force
4.9N (0.5kgf)
4.9N (0.5kgf)
9.8N (1.0kgf)
 
Vibration After repeatedly applying a single harmonic vibration (amplitude: 0.75  
mm): double amplitude: 1.5 mm with 1 minute vibration frequency cycles  
(10 Hz to 55 Hz to 10 Hz) to each of three perpendicular directions for  
2 hours. Thereafter, the unit shall be visually examined.
Solderability After dipping the terminals to a depth of approximately 3 mm from the  
body in a soldering bath of 235 +/-5C  for  2 +/-0.5 seconds, the terminal  
shall be visually examined. 
Approximately 95% of  
the terminals shall be  
covered with solder  
uniformly.
Resistance to  
Soldering Heat
After each lead shall be dipped into a solder bath having a temperature  
260 +/-5C to a point 2.0 to 2.5 mm from the body of the unit, using  
shielding board (t = 1.5mm), be held there for specified time  
(5 series: 5+/-1S  and others: 10 +/-1S), and then be stored at room  
temperature and humidity for 1 to 2 hours. The change of Vc and  
mechanical damages are examined. 
Change VcmA   <=+/-5%  
       VcmA  
No outstanding damage 
 

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