1N6161A Circuit Protection

Series:	--
Packaging:	Bulk
Part Status:	Active
Type:	Zener
Bidirectional Channels:	1
Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ):	47.1V
Voltage - Breakdown (Min):	58.9V
Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp:	85.3V
Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs):	17.6A
Power - Peak Pulse:	1500W (1.5kW)
Power Line Protection:	No
Applications:	General Purpose
Capacitance @ Frequency:	--
Operating Temperature:	-65°C ~ 175°C (TJ)
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Package / Case:	Axial
Supplier Device Package:	Axial

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TVS - Diodes: 1N6161A Application Field and Working Principle

TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressors) Diodes are a kind of semiconductor device that reduces the peak voltage going through a circuit. It is designed to clamp or shunt away any sudden spikes in voltage. The 1N6161A is a uni-directional TVS diode which is designed for use in automotive and industrial applications. The 1N6161A is designed to protect electronics from transients caused by lightning, electrostatic discharge (ESD) and other voltage related disturbances. It is a low power device and is rated at 5 watt (W). The 1N6161A features both high simplicity and reliability making it ideal for automotive and industrial applications. The 1N6161A is a p–n junction diode formed with a silicon substrate and with an oxide/nitride passivation layer. It features a ceramic body and is rated at 600 Volts (V). It has low forward voltage drop, fast response times and low leakage current. The device can be used to protect circuit elements such as printed circuit boards from transient pulses. The 1N6161A diode is suitable for use in a wide range of applications including automotive and industrial applications. For automotive, it is often used in ECU or control units,lighting and power units. In industrial applications, it is used to protect components such as motors, relays, semiconductors and industrial I/O interfaces. The working principle of the 1N6161A diode is based on the principle of clamping or shunting away of the transient voltage. When an overvoltage occur, the diode would conduct current and the voltage across the device would be clamped to a rated value. It will also absorb the energy of the transient voltage and the amount of energy depends on the clamping voltage. In a nutshell, the device functions by shunting away the transient voltage and clamping it to a rated value. In conclusion, TVS Diodes are essential components for the protection of electronic components and devices from transient voltage. The 1N6161A is a uni-directional device that provide high levels of protection for automotive and industrial applications. It has a ceramic body and is rated at 600V and 5W. The device functions by clamping or shunting away the transient voltage and absorbing the energy of the transient voltage in order to protect the circuit elements. The 1N6161A diode is a reliable and cost-effective way to safeguard electronics from voltage transients.

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