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3.7 Clamping voltage. The varistors shall not exceed the maximum clamping voltage value specified in table I.
For varistors operated at ambient temperatures in excess of 85OC, the voltage shall be derated in accordance with
figure 2.
FIGURE 2. Current voltage, power, energy rating versus temperature.
3.8 Capacitance. The varistors shall not exceed the maximum capacitance value specified in table I.
3.9 Peak current rating. The peak current rating applicable to parts covered by this specification shall be 6,000
amperes (A). The clamping voltage at this rating shall not exceed the maximum value specified in table I. For
varistors operated at ambient temperatures in excess of 85OC, the voltage shall be derated in accordance with
figure 2.
3.10 Pulse life rating. The pulse life rating applicable to parts covered by this specification shall be 10,000
impulses.
3.11 Power rating. The average power dissipation rating applicable to parts covered by this specification shall be
1.0 W at 85OC. For varistors operated at ambient temperatures in excess of 85OC, the voltage shall be derated in
accordance with figure 2.
3.12 Weight. Varistors applicable to this specification shall not exceed a weight of 0.35 ounce (10 grams).
3.13 Pure tin. The use of pure tin, as an underplate or final finish, is prohibited both internally and externally. Tin
content of resistor components and solder shall not exceed 97 percent, by mass. Tin shall be alloyed with a minimum
of 3 percent lead, by mass (see 6.3).
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