MOV Standoff voltage

Mar 29, 2008 0 Replies

What would be the better MOV for L-N for a 90-140VAC input smps.The supply includes a 25mH CM choke and 0.1uf X2 cap,600v bridge and 250V bulk cap.



I was thinking these 150VAC 20MM from littlefuse.



Description V20E150



  • Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) * Voltage Rating AC, Vrms:150Vrms * Voltage Rating DC, Vdc:200VDC * Peak Surge Current @ 8/20uS:10000A * Clamping Voltage 8/20us Max :395V * Capacitance, Cd:1600pF * Package/Case:20mm Disc * Capacitance:1600pF RoHS Compliant: Yes

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But I think I remember reading your not sopposed to select the standoff voltage too close to the working voltage?



Would this be a better choice?


Description V20E175P



  • Metal Oxide Varistor (MOV) * Voltage Rating AC, Vrms:175Vrms * Voltage Rating DC, Vdc:225VDC * Peak Surge Current @ 8/20uS:10000A * Clamping Voltage 8/20us Max :455V * Capacitance, Cd:1400pF * Package/Case:20mm Disc RoHS Compliant: Yes

Thanks.


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