15KPA40CA-B

Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp:	65.8V
Supplier Device Package:	P600
Package / Case:	P600, Axial
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Operating Temperature:	-55°C ~ 175°C (TJ)
Capacitance @ Frequency:	--
Applications:	General Purpose
Power Line Protection:	No
Power - Peak Pulse:	15000W (15kW)
Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs):	229.5A
Series:	15KPA
Voltage - Breakdown (Min):	44.7V
Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ):	40V
Bidirectional Channels:	1
Type:	Zener
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Packaging:	Bulk

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15KPA40CA-B TVS - Diodes Application Field and Working Principle

15KPA40CA-B Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) Diodes, also known as Volute Varistors, are semiconductor devices used to protect sensitive electronic equipment from harmful voltage surges, such as those encountered during lightning storms or switching power supplies. The 15KPA40CA-B is a unidirectional TVS diode with an operating voltage of 5.0V. Its peak negative surge rating is 40A and its surge breakdown voltage is 11.6V. It\'s packaged in a miniature SOT-23 surface mount package, making it ideal for compact equipment.The 15KPA40CA-B is designed to protect low voltage circuits from abnormal transient voltages. When the voltage on an input line exceeds a certain threshold, the 15KPA40CA-B will trigger and begin conducting, thus limiting the voltage increase on the protected circuit to a safer level. This protects the components of the equipment from damage that could be caused by an excessive voltage increase.The operational principle of the 15KPA40CA-B is based on the P-N junction diode concept. When the voltage on the cathode side of the diode exceeds a certain threshold, current flow will be enabled through the diode and the voltage on the anode side will be limited by the voltage drop across the diode. This voltage drop is known as the breakdown voltage, and is the maximum voltage that the diode can withstand before it breaks down and conducts current.The 15KPA40CA-B TVS diode is an important component in a wide range of applications, including automotive, industrial, medical, telecommunications, and consumer electronics. It can be used to provide secondary protection against potentially damaging transient voltages. It is also suitable for use in lighting protection circuits and automotive pumps, relays, solenoids and other electric devices which are prone to be affected by abnormal transient voltages.In summary, the 15KPA40CA-B is a unidirectional TVS diode designed to protect circuits from transient voltage surges. Its surge breakdown voltage is 11.6V, and its peak negative surge rating is 40A. The diode is typically packaged in a miniature SOT-23 surface mount for space-constrained applications. Due to its low cost and small size, it is commonly used in automotive, industrial, medical, telecommunications, and consumer electronics applications.

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