Transient current suppressors replace xDSL, GbE port line drivers

Bourns Inc. has launched a transient current suppressor (TCS) device family that provides fast and reliable circuit protection to very high data rate signal lines such as those used in xDSL and Gigabit Ethernet (GbE). 

Designated the Bourns TCS DL-Series, these fast-reacting devices negligibly affect the signal performance of high-speed communication ports unlike typical high capacitance protectors. 

Bourns TCS devices are high-speed, bidirectional, low resistance, automatically resettable, compact current limiting devices that protect circuits from overcurrent surges.  Protecting within nanoseconds, the devices are capable of significantly reducing latency common in most circuit protection designs, and limit the let-through energy that could potentially damage sensitive electronic circuits. 

The Bourns TCS DL-Series provides an integrated solution that minimizes board size, design and manufacturing costs for faster time-to-market. The new devices also help to reduce costly field failures and help end-users decrease expensive maintenance, repair and system downtime costs.

The Bourns TCS DL-Series (dual devices) are available now.  As a pricing reference, a 2.3 Ohm dual TCSTM (TCS-DL004-250-WH) is priced at $0.42 each in 1000 piece quantities.

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