New TBU-RS Series Integrates a TBU® Overcurrent Device and TVS Overvoltage Protector Helping to Reduce Component Count and BOM Costs
RIVERSIDE, Calif., June 24, 2020 - Bourns, Inc., a leading manufacturer and supplier of electronic components, today introduced its high-speed Model TBU-RSxxx-300-WH series protectors for use in RS-485 communication interface applications and AISG (Antenna Interface Standards Group) modem protection. Offering a dual-channel solution, the two models (TBU-RS055-300-WH and TBU-RS085-300-WH) in the series are capable of protecting both twisted-pair RS-485 lines in a single product. Integrating a Transient Blocking Unit overcurrent protector with a TVS overvoltage protection diode in a single device, the Bourns® TBU-RS features fast (<1 μs) response time to protect against ESD, EFT, power cross and lightning transient surge threats.
Combining these devices into a one package solution helps reduce component count as well as BOM costs while simplifying assembly pick and place processes. Comparison tests by Bourns show that the TBU-RS series provides a 52 percent savings in board space when compared to typical discrete solutions. The TBU-RS series also aids in simplifying and accelerating the PCB design process by eliminating the PCB traces between the TBU devices and the TVS network.
A flexible solution, the TBU-RS series can be used with a customer's choice of primary protection for specific applications. When coupled with an overvoltage protector such as the Bourns® GDT (Model 2030-42T-SM-RPLF) or the Bourns® TISP® Thyristor Surge Protector (Model TISP4350J3BJR-S), the integrated solution supports compliance to IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD), IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) and IEC 61000-4-5 (Surge) standards.
Bourns remains committed to developing continued technology advancements that address the protection needs in a wide range of applications. Available now, the Bourns® TBU-RS series is RoHS* compliant and meets industry standards such as Pb-free solder reflow profiles.
For additional product information, please see: www.bourns.com/products/circuit-protection/tbu-high-speed-protectors-hsps
*RoHS Directive 2015/863, Mar 31, 2015 and Annex.
**Bourns® products have not been designed for and are not intended for use in "lifesaving," "life-critical" or "life-sustaining" applications nor any other applications where failure or malfunction of the Bourns® product may result in personal injury or death. See Legal Disclaimer Notice www.bourns.com/docs/legal/disclaimer.pdf