Overcurrent protection for telecom
Telecom pair protector (TPP), SMD
ITU performance overview and test conditions
Power induction
Power contact
Lightning surge
ITU K20
Test
no. Basic
test level
1A
2B
3D
4F
5H
ITU K21
Enhanced Basic
test level test level
A
A
C
B
E
D
G
G
H
H
ITU K45
Enhanced Basic
test level test level
A
A
C
B
E
D
G
G
I
H
Enhanced
test level
A
C
E
G
H
Power induction
Power contact
A 600 V AC, R = 600 Ω, t = 0.2 s, criteria A
B 600 V AC, R = 600 Ω, t = 1.0 s, with GDT, criteria A
C 1500 V AC, R = 200 Ω, t = 2.0 s, with GDT, criteria A
D 230 V AC, t = 15 min, R = 10 ... 1000 Ω, criteria B
230 V AC, t = 15 min, R = 10, 20, 40, 80, 1000 Ω, criteria B,
E R = 160, 300, 600 Ω, criteria A
Lightning surge
F Uc(max) = 1.0 kV, R = 25 Ω, t = 10/700 µs, without GDT, criteria A
G Uc(max) = 1.5 kV, R = 25 Ω, t = 10/700 µs, without GDT, criteria A
H Uc(max) = 4.0 kV, R = 25 Ω, t = 10/700 µs, with GDT, criteria A
I Uc(max) = 6.0 kV, R = 25 Ω, t = 10/700 µs, with GDT, criteria A
Criteria A: no damage, function must be fulfilled.
Criteria B: no fire hazard.
Electrical requirements according to GR1089 standard for AC power contact
AC voltage: 120 V, 50 Hz, short circuit current 25 A, time 15 min, criteria A.
Please read Cautions and warnings and
Important notes at the end of this document.
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