mysterious blue component, cant identify it

fezder

Well-Known Member

• Aug 25, 2012

• #1

Hi,
this time i could use little help identifying blue component, found on PCB of an old-time wired phone. has text 6g10 labelled on it, and the phones brand is siemens

https://i47.tinypic.com/95q78n.jpg
https://i50.tinypic.com/15x7349.jpg

 

Last edited: Aug 25, 2012

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canadaelk

Active Member

• Aug 25, 2012

• #2

Propably a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) between the Tip and Ring of the phone line. E

 

fezder

Well-Known Member

• Aug 25, 2012

• #3

ok, thanks i made little typo, it was 6g10, and found datasheet about attenuattor, could it be it?

 

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KeepItSimpleStupid

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Most Helpful Member

• Aug 25, 2012

• #4

If it's in series with the AC line it could be a PTC thermister. If it's in parallel with the AC line or from one leg to ground, it could be a safety capacitor or TVS.