Gas Discharge Tubes

CG/CG2 Series

CG/CG2 Series RoHS

Description

Littelfuse’s highly reliable CG/CG2 Series GDTs

provide a high degree of surge protection in a small
size ideal for board level circuit protection.

GDTs function as switches which dissipate a

minimum amount of energy and therefore handle
currents that far surpass other types of transient
voltage protection. Their gas-filled, rugged ceramic
metal construction make them well suited to adverse
environments.

The CG/CG2 series comes in a variety of forms

including surface mount, core, straight and shaped
Agency Approvals
leads, to serve a variety of mounting methods.

AGENCY AGENCY FILE NUMBER The CG Series (75V-110V) is ideal for protection
of test and communication equipment and other
E1286621 devices in which low voltage limits and extremely
low arc voltages are required.
E3201162
NOTES: The CG2 Series (145V-1000V) is ideal for protecting
1. Certified to UL 497B.
2. Only CG2300, CG2470, CG2600, CG2800 and CG221000. Certified to UL 1449.
equipment where higher voltage limits and holdover
voltages are necessary.
2 Electrode GDT Graphical Symbol
Features

• RoHS and Lead-free • Meets REA PE-80

compliant • Available in surface
• Rugged Ceramic-Metal mount, and a variety of
construction lead options options
Additional Information • Low Capacitance • RoHS Compliant and
(<1.5pf) Lead-Free

Applications
Datasheet Resources Samples
CG/CG2 • Communication lines • Instrumentation circuits
and equipment • Medical electronics
• CATV equipment • ADSL equipment
• Test equipment • Telecom SLIC
• Data lines protection
• Power supplies

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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CG/CG2 Series

Electrical Characteristics

Device Specifications (at 25°C) Life Ratings

DC Breakdown Impulse Impulse Insulation Capaci- Arc Surge Nominal Nominal AC DC Max
in Volts Break- Break- Resistance tance Voltage Life Impulse AC Dischage Holdover Impulse
(@100V/s) down down In (@1MHz) (on state
(@500A
Discharge Discharge Current Voltage2 Discharge
in Volts Volts Voltage) Current Current (9 cycle Current
10/1000µs)
@1Amp (10x1sec @50Hz)
(@100V/µs) (@1 Kv/µsec) (8/20µs) (1 Application
Part Min @50-60Hz)
@ 10/350µs)
Number MIN TYP MAX MAX MIN MAX TYP TYP
CG75 60 75 90 400 650
CG90 72 90 108 400 600 1010 Ω 52 V 4kA
CG90 SN 72 90 108 400 600 (at 50V)
CG110 88 110 132 450 600
CG2145 116 145 174 500 600 80 V
CG2145 SN 120 145 174 500 600
CG22301 195 230 265 600 700
CG2230 SN1 184 230 276 600 700
CG2250 213 250 288 625 725
5 shots
CG2250 SN 200 250 300 625 725 20 A
400 (@20kA) 100 A
CG2300 255 300 345 700 800 1.5 pf 15 V
shots
CG2300 SN 240 300 360 700 800 1010 Ω 2.5kA
CG2350 297 350 403 750 900 (at 100V)
CG2350 SN 280 350 420 750 900 135 V
CG2420 357 420 483 800 1000
CG24701 400 470 540 850 1200
CG2470 SN1 376 470 564 850 1200
CG26001 510 600 690 1000 1400
CG2600 SN1 480 600 720 1000 1400
CG28001 680 800 920 1200 1500 10 shots
10 A
CG21000 1
850 1000 1150 1500 1600 (@10kA) 65 A
NOTES:
1. Certified to UL 1449.
2. Reference REA PE-80, 0.2A. Tested to ITU-T Rec K.12 and REA PE 80 < 150 mSec.
3. 5 x [5 (+) or 5 (-)] applications 20kA 8/20µSec. (75 to 600 volt devices.)
10 x [5 (+) and 5 (-)] applications 10kA 8/20µSec. (800 and 100 volt devices.)

Product Characteristics

LS, Axial: Glow to arc

< 0.5Amps
Device: Tin Plated 2–5 Microns transition current
Lead Wires: Tin Plated 17.5 ± 12.5 Microns
Construction: Ceramic Insulator Glow Voltage 60-160 Volts
Core:
Materials Storage and
Device: Tin Plated 17.5 ± 12.5 Microns.
Construction: Ceramic Insulator Operational -40 to +90
MS: Temperature
Device: Dull Tin Plated 7–9 Microns
Maximum Follow 230 Volts r.m.s, 200 Amps.
Construction: Ceramic Insulator
On Current1 (800V and 1000V devices tested to UL1449 3rd edition)

LF Logo, Voltage and date code; Black in

Product Marking
positive print

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ace Mount (MS) Dimensions
Gas Discharge Tubes
CG/CG2 Series
TOP VIEW PROFILE VIEW SEMI–PROFILE VIEW SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
8.30 ± 0.1
4 ± 0.2 2.29 [0.090]
[0.161 ± 0.0080] 5.58 [0.232]
6.05 ± 0.2
[0.268 ± 0.0080]
ø8.30±0.1

8.71 [0.343]

Device Dimensions
5.89 [0.232]
Ø6.81 [0.268]
0.47 ± 0.1

Leaded 'L' Type Straight Axial Devices Leaded 'LS' Type Shaped Lead Devices

PROFILE VIEW TOP VIEW

PROFILE VIEW TOP VIEW
6.07 ± 0.3 8.10 Max.
[0.239 ± 0.012] [0.319 DIA Max.]
0.81DIA. TYP.
[0.032]

8.10DIA. MAX.
[0.319]

8.40 ± 0.3
[0.331 ± 0.012]

6.07 ± 0.15
[0.239 ± 0.006]
0.80
0.004 8.4 ± 0.3 [0.032]
62 ± 2 [0.331 ± 0.012]
2 Surfaces 0.40 ± 0.03
[0.0157 ± 0.0012]
9.85 ± 0.30
[0.388 ± 0.012]
PROFILE VIEW TOP VIEW SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
11.15 ± 0.30
6.07± 0.30 8.10 Max. [0.439 ± 0.012]
[0.239 ± 0.012] [0.319 DIA Max.]
SOLDER PAD LAYOUT
Core Devices 9.85 [0.388]

9.85
[0.388]
8.40 ± 0.3 8.66 [0.341]
[0.331 ± 0.012]
TOP VIEW PROFILE VIEW SEMI–PROFILE VIEW 8.60
[0.339]
8.10 Max.
[0.032 Max.]
6.07 ± 0.15 1.77 [0.070]
[0.239 0.81
± 0.0059]
0.004 8.4 ± 0.3 [0.032]
5.89 [0.232] 1.80
2 Surfaces 0.40 ± 0.03 [0.331 ± 0.012] 11.68 [0.460] [0.071]
[0.0157 ± 0.0012]
11.65
9.85 ± 0.30 [0.459]
8.10 Max.

[0.388 ± 0.012]
11.15 ± 0.30
[0.439 ± 0.012]

0.47 ± 0.1 'MS' Type Devices

[0.019 ± 0.0039]
mm
DIMENSIONS [inches]
TOP VIEW
PROFILE VIEW SEMI–PROFILE VIEW
Littelfuse 16 Voltage Rating 8.30 ± 0.1
Trademark 250G Current Rating[0.327 ± 0.0039]
XXXX Date Code
4 ± 0.2
(Contact Littelfuse
4.00 Shaped Lead for additional
[0.157 ± 0.0079] 5.58 [0.220]
information)
R5.29 [R0.208] 6.05 ± 0.2
1.75 [0.238 ± 0.0079]
ø8.30±0.1
[0
9. 6 ±

11.50
.3
30 0
6

± .00
0. 7
2 9]

16 16 16 16 16 0.47 ± 0.1
250G 250G 250G 250G 250G
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX [0.019 ± 0.0039]
24.00
SOLDER PAD LAYOUT

2.29 [0.090]

16.00

12.99 8.71 [0.343]

(330.0)
0.512 (13.0) Arbor
Hole Dia.

5.89 [0.232]

1.01
(25.7)

Direction of Feed

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 12/12/17
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CG/CG2 Series

Soldering Parameters - Reflow Soldering (Surface Mount Devices)

Reflow Condition Pb – Free assembly tP

TP
Critical Zone
Ramp-up TL to TP
- Temperature Min (Ts(min)) 150°C
TL
Pre Heat - Temperature Max (Ts(max)) 200°C tL
TS(max)

Temperature
- Time (Min to Max) (ts) 60 – 180 secs
Ramp-down
Average ramp up rate (Liquidus Temp
3°C/second max Preheat
(TL) to peak TS(min)
tS
TS(max) to TL - Ramp-up Rate 5°C/second max
- Temperature (TL) (Liquidus) 217°C 25
Reflow
- Temperature (tL) 60 – 150 seconds time to peak temperature
(t 25ºC to peak) Time
Peak Temperature (TP) 260 +0/-5
°C
Time within 5°C of actual peak
10 – 30 seconds
Temperature (tp)
Ramp-down Rate 6°C/second max
Time 25°C to peak Temperature (TP) 8 minutes Max.
Do not exceed 260°C

Soldering Parameters - Wave Soldering (Thru-Hole Devices)

300 Recommended Process Parameters:

280
Temperature (°C) - Measured on bottom side of board

260 Wave Parameter Lead-Free Recommendation

240
Preheat:
220
(Depends on Flux Activation Temperature) (Typical Industry Recommendation)
200

180
Temperature Minimum: 100° C
160 Temperature Maximum: 150° C
140
Preheat Time: 60-180 seconds
120

100
Solder Pot Temperature: 280° C Maximum
80

60 Solder Dwell Time: 2-5 seconds

40

20

0
100

110

120

130

140

150

160

170

180

190

200

210

220

230

240
10

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90
0

Time (Seconds)

Preheat Time Cooling Time

Dwell Time

Soldering Parameters - Hand Soldering

Solder Iron Temperature: 350° C +/- 5°C

Heating Time: 5 seconds max.

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Revised: 12/12/17
 <0.8 Max

Gas Discharge Tubes

52.4
[2.063]

CG/CG2 Series 22.8

[0.898]

6.4
[0.252]
5.0 Pitch
[0.197]

Packaging Dimensions

For 'L' Type Axial Lead Items

<1.2 Max. Lead Bend

254.0 - 356.0
[10.0 - 14.0]

<0.8 Max
Direction of Feed
80.0
52.4 [3.15]
[2.063]

22.8
[0.898]

6.4
[0.252]
5.0 Pitch
[0.197]

Core and 'MS' Type Items

275.0
[10.83]
10x4 ± 0.1 = 40 ± 0.2 100.0
254.0 - 356.0 [10 x 0.157 ± 0.004 = 1.575 ± 0.008] [3.94]
[10.01.75 ± 0.1
- 14.0]
0.4 ± 0.05 [0.069 ± 0.004] 1.5 DIA. MAX. 4 ± 0.1 76.0
[0.016 ± 0.002] [0.059] [0.157 ± 0.004] [2.99] 25.0
[0.98]
7.5 ± 0.1
[0.295 ± 0.004]
8.5 ± 0.1
[0.335 ± 0.004] 16 +0.3 / -0.1 17.7
[0.630 +0.012 / -0.004] Direction of Feed [0.697]
80.0
[3.15] Direction of Feed

1.5 DIA. MAX.

8.6 ± 0.1 [0.059] 12 ± 0.1
[0.339 ± 0.004] [0.472 ± 0.004]

For 'LS' Type Shaped Lead Items

10x4 ± 0.1 = 40 ± 0.2

[10x.157 ± 0.004 = 1.575 ± 0.008] 275.0
[10.82]
1.75 ± 0.1 4 ± 0.1
0.5 ± 0.05 [0.069 ± 0.004] 1.5 DIA. MAX. 100.0
[3.93]

[0.020 ± 0.002] [0.059] [0.157 ± 0.004] 76.0

[2.99] 25.0
[0.98]

1.9
[0.075] 25.7
[1.01]
11.5 ± 0.1 Direction of Feed

[0.453 ± 0.004]

11.75 ± 0.1 8 ± 0.1 24 +0.3 / -0.1

[0.463 ± 0.004] [0.315 ± 0.004] [0.945 +0.019 / -0.004]

0.5 ± 0.01
[0.020 ± 0.004]
1.5 DIA. MAX.
9 ± 0.1 [0.059] 16 ± 0.1
[0.354 ± 0.004] [0.630 ± 0.004]

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 12/12/17
 Gas Discharge Tubes
CG/CG2 Series

Part Numbering System and Ordering Information

CG2 XXX XX * XX
Series Examples:
CG -- for 75, 90, or 110V
CG2 -- for 145V to 1000V CG75 -- A non-leaded 75V device

Breakdown Voltage CG2230L -- A leaded 230V device

75 300 CG2800LTR -- A leaded 800V device, tape-and-reel (per EIA standard RS-296-D)
90 350
110 470
145 600 Notes:
230 800
CG/CG2 devices with other breakdown voltages in the 75-1000 V range are available upon request.
250 1000
Lead Option Code
(Blank) = No Leads / Core
L = Straight Leads
LS = Shaped Leads
MS = Surface Mount
Option Code*
SN = may have different DC Breakover
Voltage Limit. Please refer to Electrical
Characteristics table for additional
information.
Packaging Option Code
(Blank) = No Leads / Core, Bulk Bag - 400 pcs
L(Blank) = Straight Lead, Tray - 50 pcs
LTR = Straight Lead, Tape & Reel per EIA RS-296-E - 500 per reel
LS(Blank) = Shaped Lead (see LS dimensions), Tape & Reel - 500 per reel

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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 12/12/17