The DV 175 K 3225 from Bourns is a Metal Oxide Varistor that has been designed to protect electronic equipments from high voltage surges in the medium voltage region. It has an AC voltage rating of 175 V and a DC voltage rating of 225 V. This varistor has a clamping voltage of 455 V. It has a leadless chip design that ensures zero inductance to facilitate extremely fast response time to transient surges. This metal-oxide varistor (MOV) exhibits excellent transient energy absorption due to improved energy-volume distribution and power dissipation. It has a low profile and operates over a temperature from -40° C to +125°C. This RoHS-compliant MOV varistor is available in a surface-mount package that measures 8.0 x 6.3 x 2.0 mm and is ideal for circuit protection applications.