Switching Spark Gaps (SSG)
Description
The principle of gas discharge is used not only for overvoltage
protection but also in switching applications. Unlike surge
arresters, switching spark gaps are active components that work
reliably even after igniting hundreds of thousands of times.
RUILON 2RK-8 series Switching Spark Gaps(SSG) can be used
in all applications where high voltage pulses are generated, for
example to ignite modern high-pressure gas discharge lamps
such as xenon lamps in automotive headlights. Ignition
performance is determined to a large degree by the properties of
the switching component. An extremely fast switch is called for,
which operates virtually without loss and with high insulation
resistance in the non-conducting state. It should also be as
compact as possible, rugged, highly reliable, and capable of
operating over a wide temperature range.
2RK-8 Series
Features
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Extremely long life time
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Stable performance over life
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Insensitive performance against variations in temperature
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Low switching losses
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Very short breakdown time
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High reliability by robust design
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Lead-free and RoHS compliant
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Non-Radioactive
Applications
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Igniters for architectural and automotive Xenon
discharge lamps
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Electronic igniters for gas heating and gas domestic
appliances, e.g., cookers
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Ignition of ultra-high pressure gas discharge lamps for
data and video projectors
Part Number Code
2
R
x
x
x
x
K
-
8
Electrode Numbers
2R: 2 Electrodes
K:
Switching
DC Spark-over Voltage
Spark Gaps
Lead Type
T: Lead
S: SMD
Product Series
Size:
Ф8mm*6mm
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Revised: 2017-04-25
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Switching Spark Gaps (SSG)
Electrical Characteristics
Part Number
Initial Values
Static Breakdown Voltage V
S
@100V/S
1)
2RK-8 Series
DIP
SMD
2R230TK-8
2R230SK-8
2R250TK-8
2R250SK-8
2R300TK-8
2R300SK-8
2R350TK-8
2R350SK-8
2R380TK-8
2R380SK-8
3)
3)
First ignition Value after 24 hours in darkness
Following Ignition Values
Electrical Life Time
Breakdown Voltage V
B
2)
<275 V
207~253 V
<300 V
225~275 V
<360 V
270~330 V
<420 V
315~385 V
<460 V
350~420 V
First ignition Value after 24 hours in darkness
Following Ignition Values
Switching Operations
Breakdown Time
Maximum Switching Frequency
Test Circuit Parameters
Open Circuit Voltage
Loading Resistance
V0
R
C
@ +25°C
<285 V
196~265 V
2×10
5
<310 V
215~290 V
2×10
5
<370 V
255~350 V
2×10
5
<435 V
300~405 V
2×10
5
<460 V
330~440 V
2×10
5
<50 ns
100 Hz
<50 ns
100 Hz
<50 ns
200 Hz
<50 ns
200 Hz
<50 ns
200 Hz
230 V
AC
15 KΩ
2.2
µF
10
µH
I
P
~300 A
350 V
10 KΩ
680 nF
0.5
µH
~500 A
400 V
10 KΩ
680 nF
0.5
µH
~500 A
450 V
10 KΩ
680 nF
0.5
µH
~500 A
500 V
10 KΩ
680 nF
0.5
µH
~500 A
4)
4)
Discharge Capacitance
Inductance
L
Discharge Peak Current
Part Number
Initial Values
Static Breakdown Voltage V
S
@100V/S
1)
DIP
SMD
2R400TK-8
2R400SK-8
2R450TK-8
2R450SK-8
2R470TK-8
2R470SK-8
2R500TK-8
2R500SK-8
2R550TK-8
2R550SK-8
First ignition Value after 24 hours in darkness
Following Ignition Values
Electrical Life Time
Breakdown Voltage V
B
2)
<470 V
360~440 V
<540 V
405~495 V
<560 V
423~517 V
<600 V
450~550 V
<680 V
510~630 V
First ignition Value after 24 hours in darkness
Following Ignition Values
Switching Operations
Breakdown Time
Maximum Switching Frequency
Test Circuit Parameters
Open Circuit Voltage
Loading Resistance
V0
R
C
@ +25°C
<500 V
340~460 V
2×10
5
<560 V
385~515 V
2×10
5
<585V
400~540 V
2×10
5
<625 V
425~575 V
2×10
5
<710 V
485~655 V
2×10
5
<50 ns
200 Hz
<50 ns
200 Hz
<50 ns
200 Hz
<50 ns
200 Hz
<50 ns
200 Hz
520 V
10 KΩ
680 nF
0.5
µH
I
P
~500 A
580 V
10 KΩ
680 nF
0.5
µH
~500 A
600 V
10 KΩ
680 nF
0.5
µH
~500 A
630 V
13 KΩ
470 nF
0.1
µH
~600 A
720 V
13 KΩ
470 nF
0.1
µH
~600 A
Discharge Capacitance
Inductance
L
Discharge Peak Current
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to http://
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Revised: 2017-04-25
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Switching Spark Gaps (SSG)
Part Number
Initial Values
Static Breakdown Voltage V
S
@100V/S
1)
2RK-8 Series
2R750TK-8
2R750SK-8
5)
5)
DIP
SMD
2R600TK-8
2R600SK-8
2R630TK-8
2R630SK-8
4)
4)
2R800TK-8
2R800SK-8
First ignition Value after 24 hours in darkness
Following Ignition Values
Electrical Life Time
Breakdown Voltage V
B
2)
<720 V
540~660 V
<750 V
585~685 V
<860 V
690~790 V
<950 V
720~880 V
First ignition Value after 24 hours in darkness
Following Ignition Values
Switching Operations
Breakdown Time
Maximum Switching Frequency
Test Circuit Parameters
Open Circuit Voltage
Loading Resistance
V0
R
C
@ +25°C
<750 V
510~690 V
2×10
5
<780 V
540~720 V
2×10
5
<920 V
630~850 V
10
5
<1000 V
680~920 V
10
5
<50 ns
200 Hz
<50 ns
200 Hz
<50 ns
200 Hz
<50 ns
200 Hz
750 V
13 KΩ
470 nF
0.1
µH
I
P
8
780 V
13 KΩ
470 nF
0.1
µH
~600 A
920 V
68 KΩ
100 nF
0.5
µH
~400 A
1000 V
68 KΩ
100 nF
0.5
µH
~400 A
Discharge Capacitance
Inductance
L
Discharge Peak Current
Insulation Resistance
Capacitance
@1MHz
~600 A
>10
Ω
@100 V
Marking, Red
<1.5 pF
RUILON
xxx K X
xxx
-Nominal voltage
K
-Switching Spark Gaps
X
-Year of production
~1.5g
-40~125°C
DIP -Nickel Plated
SMD -Matte-tin plated
Weight
Operation and storage temperature
Surface treatment
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
At delivery AQL 0.65 level II, DIN ISO 2859
Fig. 1
350 Marking
600 Marking
800 Marking
Test Circuit
Fig. 1
DUT Device Under Test
V
B
Breakdown Voltage
V0, R, L and C Parameters See above table
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Revised: 2017-04-25
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Switching Spark Gaps (SSG)
Dimensions
(Unit: mm/inch)
2RK-8 Series
DIP Series (2RxxxTK-8)
SMD Series (2RxxxSK-8)
Recommended Soldering Pad Layout
Packaging Information
Axial Packaging (Bulk)
(Unit: mm/inch)
Plastic Tray
Inner box
Packaging Quantity:
100 PCS per
Plastic Tray
5
Plastic Trays
per inner box
500 PCS per inner box
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Switching Spark Gaps (SSG)
SMD Packaging (Tape & Reel)
2RK-8 Series
Tape
Reel
Inner box
Packaging Quantity:
500 PCS per reel (13”)
3 reels per inner box
1,500 PCS per inner box
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
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