15KP60C

Transient voltage suppressor or “TVS” diodes are an essential component of any electrical circuit. They protect sensitive components or circuits from overvoltage caused by brief, transient events such as electrostatic discharging (ESD) or electrical surges. The 15KP60C is a member of the TVS diode family available to provide reliable protection from electrical transients.

The 15KP60C is an axial-leaded bi-directional TVS diode with an ultra low-capacitance structure. It is non-polar and non-current-limiting, which means it can pass a surge current up to 4800A peak. The 15KP60C can suppress up to 600W of peak power dissipation and 180W of steady-state power dissipation. It is especially designed to protect digital signal lines and can handle a peak pulse voltages of up to 60V.

This TVS diode is suitable for use in automotive and industrial applications. In automotive circuits, it helps protect against ESD events caused by the action of spark plugs, electromagnetic interference (EMI), and lightning, while in industrial circuits it is used mainly for EMI/RFI noise suppression and simple line-to-ground protection. It is also used in telecommunications and data transmission lines to protect against ESD hazards and extreme electrical transients.

The 15KP60C is a silicon-based TVS diode with a high-temperature operation rating of 175°C. Its working principle is known as the avalanche effect. When exposed to a large voltage, the diode creates a sudden decrease in current which dissipates the energy and protects the circuit from any further damage. This is because the avalanche effect generates a large amount of heat, and the electrons get scattered upon the generation of heat.

TVS diodes like the 15KP60C are an important component in almost any circuit. They offer an economical and dependable way to protect sensitive electronic components from harmful spikes, transients and ESD. In addition, they can be used for signal integrity, EMI/RFI suppression, and overvoltage protection of data transmission lines. These application fields and the working principle of the 15KP60C have been discussed to provide an insight into this important device.