The ChipGuard® CG0603MLA Series are based on a multilayer metal oxide technology. The MLA family is designed to protect sensitive electronic circuits from the threat of electrostatic discharge ESD. This MLA series is available in 18 V DC working voltage. The wide operating voltage and temperature range makes this family ideally suited to IC power supplies, signal and control line protection. The device has been designed to protect equipment to IEC61000-4-2, level 4 (±8kV contact/±15kV air discharge). Operating temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C.