SMDJ13AHM6G Circuit Protection

Due to market price fluctuations, if you need to purchase or consult the price. You can contact us or emial to us:   sales@allicdata.com

A TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor) Diode, like the SMDJ13AHM6G, is a special type of semiconductor device that provides superior protection against high-voltage transients. It is designed to protect sensitive electronic components from over-voltage damage caused by sudden voltage surges.

The SMDJ13AHM6G is a unidirectional type suppression diode with an easily handled SMA (DO-214AB) package. It offers high peak power and low clamping voltage. It\'s designed for fast response and excellent clamping performance against over-voltage transients. This diode can be used for industrial, military and commercial applications.

Generally, TVS diodes are used to protect against over-voltage and ESD (Electrostatic Discharge) events. Depending on the application field, these diodes can be found in circuits and equipment that require protection from high-current, high-voltage, and/or high-frequency transients. Some typical applications fields that would use a TVS diode like the SMDJ13AHM6G are:

• Telecom Power Supply
• Automotive Electronics
• Computer Peripherals
• Industrial Control
• Hand-held Battery Chargers

The SMDJ13AHM6G is a fast-action diode that finds its application in powerful surge protection circuits. It has a low capacitance design suitable for common-mode ESD protection. As compared to other TVS, this diode is fast-acting and offers superior clamping characteristics.

The SMDJ13AHM6G operates in two different modes, depending on the magnitude of the voltage transient. In the first mode, the avalanche breakdown mode, the internal element of the diode crumbles under the influence of the excess voltage. This causes electrons to be accelerated across the junction, thereby reducing the voltage drop across it to values close to zero. In this mode, the diode acts as a short circuit, keeping the node voltage almost at zero.

In the second mode, the multi-pulse breakdown mode, the diode basically acts as an open circuit until the excess transient voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage. Once the voltage of the transient surpasses the breakdown voltage, the diode suddenly begins to conduct, thus clamping the transient voltage to the breakdown value.

The SMDJ13AHM6G is protected with an industry-standard SMA case and readily available with surface-mount solder pads that enable easy installation in many applications. The diode is designed to prolong device life since it has reverse-blocking low-on-state voltage that doesn\'t allow it to conduct parasitic currents.

To sum it up, the SMDJ13AHM6G is an SMA packaged TVS diode ideal for protection against high-voltage transients for industrial, military and commercial applications. It offers quick response times and is well-suited to high-frequency transient protection. With its low capacitance design, this diode provides superior protection against ESD and other sudden voltage surges.

The specific data is subject to PDF, and the above content is for reference