1.5KE10CATR

TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressors) diodes are high performance devices that protect circuits from damaging transients such as electrostatic discharges (ESD) and electrical fast transients (EFT). They are designed to clip, attenuate, or divert unwanted transients and prevent them from damaging other circuit components. 1.5KE10CATR is a TVS diode that is designed to protect sensitive electronic components from destructive transient voltages and provide a high level of surge protection.

The 1.5KE10CATR TVS offers excellent protection against transients of up to 10 kilovolts (kV). It is capable of withstanding the high surge current up to 10 amps (A). It is packaged in an bidirectional configuration which allows for protection of both positive and negative voltage pulses. The device is also RoHS compliant and is compatible with surface mount and conventional circuitry.

The 1.5KE10CATR is a unipolar transient voltage suppressor diode. It consists of a Zener diode in a series configuration which has a voltage rating of 19.5 volts (V). It has a peak pulse power of 365 watts (W) with a peak pulse current rating of 10 amps (A). The device has a clamping voltage of 23.7 volts (V) and a leakage current of 0.004 microamps (uA).

The 1.5KE10CATR has several potential applications. It is a great choice for providing surge protection in power supplies, AC/DC converters, and power management systems. It can also be used in telecommunications, automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial applications.

The working principle of the 1.5KE10CATR is fairly straightforward. When a momentary voltage pulse exceeding the diode voltage rating, 19.5V, reaches the circuit, the diode begins to conduct. This allows the excess energy to be directed away from the protected device, while simultaneously reducing the voltage to a safe level. The energy is then dissipated as heat either to the device\'s heat sink or to supplemental components.

In summary, the 1.5KE10CATR is a robust surge protection diode that provides excellent protection against transients up to 10 kilovolts (kV). It has a wide range of applications from telecommunications to automotive and consumer electronics. The device operates by allowing excess energy to be safely directed away from sensitive circuitry and dissipated as heat.