VCAS060309A200DP Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The VCAS060309A200DP is a 12.7 V, 30 A Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) varistor manufactured by KYOCERA AVX in the TransGuard® series. This surface mount component in 0603 (1608 Metric) package is designed for transient voltage protection in electronic circuits. The part is Active status and ROHS3 compliant. Substitute parts are identified when they maintain identical electrical performance specifications and mechanical compatibility within the same package form factor.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Varistor Voltage (Typical)	12.7 V
Current - Surge	30 A
Maximum AC Volts	6.4 V
Maximum DC Volts	9 V
Energy	0.1 J
Capacitance @ 1 kHz	550 pF
Operating Temperature Range	-55°C to 125°C
Package / Case	0603 (1608 Metric)
Mounting Type	Surface Mount, MLCV
Number of Circuits	1

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the VCAS060309A200DP are qualified based on the following criteria:

Identical varistor voltage range: 10.8 V (Min) to 14.61 V (Max), with 12.7 V typical
Identical surge current rating: 30 A
Identical maximum AC and DC voltage ratings: 6.4 V AC, 9 V DC
Identical energy rating: 0.1 J
Identical capacitance specification: 550 pF @ 1 kHz
Identical operating temperature range: -55°C to 125°C
Identical package and mounting type: 0603 (1608 Metric) Surface Mount, MLCV
Single circuit configuration
ROHS3 compliance and MSL 1 rating maintained

All identified substitutes meet these electrical and mechanical parameters without deviation.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	VCAS060309A200DP	VC060309A200DP	VC060309A200RP	VCAS060309A200DZ
Manufacturer	KYOCERA AVX	KYOCERA AVX	KYOCERA AVX	KYOCERA AVX
Category	Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)	Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)	Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)	Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS)
Varistor Voltage (Typ)	12.7 V	12.7 V	12.7 V	12.7 V
Varistor Voltage (Min)	10.8 V	10.8 V	10.8 V	10.8 V
Varistor Voltage (Max)	14.61 V	14.61 V	14.61 V	14.61 V
Current - Surge	30 A	30 A	30 A	30 A
Maximum AC Volts	6.4 V	6.4 V	6.4 V	6.4 V
Maximum DC Volts	9 V	9 V	9 V	9 V
Energy	0.1 J	0.1 J	0.1 J	0.1 J
Capacitance @ 1 kHz	550 pF	550 pF	550 pF	550 pF
Operating Temperature	-55°C to 125°C	-55°C to 125°C	-55°C to 125°C	-55°C to 125°C
Package / Case	0603 (1608 Metric)	0603 (1608 Metric)	0603 (1608 Metric)	0603 (1608 Metric)
Mounting Type	Surface Mount, MLCV	Surface Mount, MLCV	Surface Mount, MLCV	Surface Mount, MLCV
Number of Circuits	1	1	1	1
Series	TransGuard®	TransGuard®	TransGuard®	FLEXITERM®
Product Status	Active	Active	Active	Active
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
MSL Rating	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
REACH Status	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected
ECCN	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99	EAR99
HTSUS	8533.40.4000	8533.40.4000	8533.40.4000	8533.40.4000

Engineering Selection Recommendations

All substitute parts maintain Active product status and full ROHS3 compliance. VC060309A200DP and VC060309A200RP are TransGuard® series components with identical specifications and packaging. VCAS060309A200DZ is qualified as an automotive-grade substitute with AEC-Q200 qualification, belonging to the FLEXITERM® series while maintaining all electrical and mechanical parameters.

Selection between these substitutes depends on application requirements: standard industrial applications may use any of the three parts, while automotive applications requiring AEC-Q200 qualification should specify VCAS060309A200DZ.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can VC060309A200DP be used as a direct replacement for VCAS060309A200DP?

A: Yes. Both parts share identical electrical specifications (12.7 V typical varistor voltage, 30 A surge current, 0.1 J energy) and mechanical compatibility (0603 package, surface mount MLCV). The primary difference is packaging designation and inventory source.

Q: What is the difference between TransGuard® and FLEXITERM® series parts?

A: Both series meet the specified electrical and mechanical parameters for this application. VCAS060309A200DZ (FLEXITERM®) includes AEC-Q200 automotive qualification, making it suitable for automotive applications. TransGuard® parts (VC060309A200DP, VC060309A200RP) are suitable for general industrial applications.

Q: Are all substitutes compatible with the same PCB layout?

A: Yes. All substitute parts use identical 0603 (1608 Metric) package dimensions and surface mount MLCV mounting type, requiring no PCB layout modifications.

Q: What compliance certifications apply to all substitute parts?

A: All parts are ROHS3 compliant, REACH unaffected, and classified as EAR99 for export control purposes. VCAS060309A200DZ additionally carries AEC-Q200 automotive qualification.

Q: Is there a difference in operating temperature range between substitutes?

A: No. All substitute parts operate across the identical temperature range of -55°C to 125°C.

Q: Can substitutes be mixed in the same production batch?

A: Yes, provided the application does not require automotive qualification. If AEC-Q200 qualification is mandatory, only VCAS060309A200DZ should be used. For non-automotive applications, VC060309A200DP and VC060309A200RP are interchangeable.

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