## Overview of 2087-80SM-RPLF The **2087-80SM-RPLF** is a high-performance **Gas Discharge Tube (GDT)** manufactured by **Bourns Inc.** This component is designed to provide robust overvoltage protection for sensitive electronic equipment against high-voltage transients, such as lightning strikes or power surges. --- ### Technical Specifications | Parameter | Value / Detail | | :--- | :--- | | **Manufacturer** | Bourns Inc. | | **Component Type** | Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) | | **DC Sparkover Voltage** | 800V (±20%) | | **Impulse Discharge Current** | 5 kA (8/20 μs waveform) | | **Number of Poles** | 2-Pole | | **Mounting Type** | Surface Mount (SMD) | | **Operating Temperature** | -40°C to +90°C | | **Series** | 2087 Series (High Voltage) | | **RoHS Status** | RoHS Compliant (Lead-Free) | --- ### Key Features and Functionality 1. **High Voltage Sparkover:** With a nominal DC sparkover voltage of **800V**, this part is specifically intended for high-voltage circuits where standard protection components might trigger too early. 2. **Compact SMD Design:** The "SM" in the part number indicates a Surface Mount package, making it ideal for automated assembly on modern Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs). 3. **Low Capacitance:** GDTs have extremely low capacitance (typically <1 pF), which makes them transparent to high-speed data signals. This prevents signal distortion in telecommunications applications. 4. **Durability:** It is engineered to handle multiple surge events without significant degradation, providing a long-term safety mechanism for the host device. --- ### Typical Applications The 2087-80SM-RPLF is commonly used in industrial and telecommunications environments: * **Power Supplies:** Protection of AC/DC inputs. * **Industrial Controls:** Protecting PLCs and sensor interfaces from electrical noise. * **Telecommunications:** Shielding high-speed broadband equipment. * **Renewable Energy:** Surge protection in solar inverters or wind turbine control systems. --- ### Part Number Breakdown * **2087**: The specific product series (High Voltage GDT). * **80**: Represents the voltage rating (800 Volts). * **SM**: Surface Mount packaging style. * **RP**: Reel Pack (standard for automated pick-and-place). * **LF**: Lead-Free (RoHS Compliant).