B72540E1140S262 EPCOS Varistor (Varistors Chip) In Stock
EPCOS B72540E1140S262 is a flame-proof SMD chip varistor rated for 16 V continuous voltage with a 40 V clamping voltage at 8/20 µs impulse and 5.8 J energy absorption capacity. It protects sensitive circuits from transient voltage surges in 12 V to 14 V RMS power systems and data lines. This ceramic transient voltage suppressor is available in stock with worldwide shipping for industrial and consumer electronics protection applications.
- Manufacturer
- EPCOS
- Package
- Varistors Chip
- Pin Count
- 2
- Lifecycle
- ACTIVE
- Datasheet
- B72540E1140S262 Datasheet PDF
- Category
- Varistor
- Price
- From $1.2600(MOQ 100)
- Temp Range
- -55.0°C to 175.0°C
- RoHS
- Compliant
- Lead Time
- 3–7 business days
- Shipping
- DHL Express · Worldwide
What are the key features of B72540E1140S262?
- 16 V maximum continuous voltage with 40 V clamping voltage (8/20 µs) provides fast overvoltage protection for 12 V system rails
- 5.8 J energy absorbing capacity handles high-energy transient pulses in automotive and industrial power protection circuits
- Flame-proof construction meets safety standards for board-level protection in consumer and industrial equipment
- SMD chip package (5.7 mm × 2.5 mm) enables compact surface-mount transient protection in space-constrained PCB designs
What is B72540E1140S262 used for?
The B72540E1140S262 is designed for transient voltage protection in 12 V to 14 V DC power supply rails used in automotive electronics, industrial control modules, and consumer appliances where inductive load switching or external ESD events can generate voltage spikes exceeding 40 V. Its 5.8 J energy absorption rating makes it suitable for protecting against 8/20 µs lightning surge waveforms per IEC 61000-4-5, ensuring compliance with conducted immunity standards in industrial and domestic equipment. The flame-proof SMD chip format simplifies board-level surge protection designs by replacing bulky through-hole MOV components with a compact surface-mount alternative rated for 14 V RMS continuous operation.
What are the specifications of B72540E1140S262?
| Reach Compliance Code | Compliant |
| Factory Lead Time | 11Weeks |
| YTEOL | 7.47 |
| Additional Feature | FLAME PROOF |
| Circuit RMS Voltage-Max | 14V |
| Energy Absorbing Capacity-Max | 5.8J |
| JESD-609 Code | e3 |
| Mounting Feature | SURFACE MOUNT |
| Package Height | 2.5mm |
| Package Length | 5.7mm |
| Package Shape | RECTANGULAR PACKAGE |
| Package Style | SMT |
| Package Width | 5mm |
| Packing Method | TR, BLISTER, 7 INCH |
| Rated Power Dissipation (P) | 0.03W |
| Rated Temperature | 150°C |
| Reference Standard | AEC-Q200 |
| Resistor Type | VARISTOR |
| Surface Mount | YES |
| Technology | CERAMIC |
| Terminal Finish | MATTE TIN OVER NICKEL |
| Terminal Placement | DUAL ENDED |
| Terminal Shape | WRAPAROUND |
| Working Voltage | 16V |
| Package | Varistors Chip |
Compliance & Regulatory
| RoHS Status | Compliant |
| Lead-Free | Yes (Pb-Free) |
| ECCN | EAR99 |
| HTS Code | 8533.40.40.00 |
Where can I find the B72540E1140S262 datasheet?
B72540E1140S262 Datasheet DownloadOfficial datasheet from EPCOS
What are equivalent replacements for B72540E1140S262?
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Frequently Asked Questions
At what voltage does the B72540E1140S262 clamp transient spikes, and how fast does it respond to surge events?
The B72540E1140S262 clamps transient voltage spikes to a maximum of 40 V during an 8/20 µs standard lightning surge impulse, as specified in IEC 61000-4-5 test conditions. Varistors respond to overvoltage events in nanoseconds (typically below 25 ns), making the B72540E1140S262 effective against both fast ESD pulses in the sub-microsecond range and slower 8/20 µs lightning surge waveforms on 12 V to 16 V system rails.
How much energy can the B72540E1140S262 absorb in a single transient event, and what does this mean for system protection design?
The B72540E1140S262 has a maximum energy absorbing capacity of 5.8 J per single 8/20 µs pulse. In practical terms, this corresponds to absorbing a 500 A peak surge current in a 12 V system without device failure. Designers should ensure the expected worst-case surge energy, calculated as 0.5 × L × I² for inductive load switching or per IEC 61000-4-5 test levels, remains below 5.8 J to maintain long-term protection reliability.
For which automotive or industrial overvoltage protection scenarios is the B72540E1140S262's 16 V rating well-matched?
The 16 V continuous voltage rating of the B72540E1140S262 is well-matched to 12 V automotive electrical systems where the alternator may produce up to 14.4 V during charging, with inductive load dump transients reaching 40 V to 60 V under ISO 7637-2 pulse profiles. It is also appropriate for industrial 12 V SELV power rails in PLC I/O modules and sensor interfaces, protecting against ESD events per IEC 61000-4-2 Level 4 (8 kV contact discharge) when used in combination with a series resistance to limit clamped current below the varistor's pulse current rating.
How does the SMD chip format of the B72540E1140S262 compare to through-hole MOV varistors in terms of board space and performance?
The B72540E1140S262 SMD chip package (5.7 mm × 2.5 mm) occupies approximately 14 mm² of PCB area and stands only 2.5 mm tall, compared to 7 mm diameter through-hole MOV discs that require approximately 38 mm² of PCB area plus a 3 mm lead clearance height of 10 mm or more. The surface-mount format enables automated assembly and allows the varistor to be placed within 5 mm of the protected component, minimizing the inductance of the clamping loop that would otherwise reduce effectiveness against fast rise-time ESD transients above 100 V/ns.
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