1N6140US

Series:	--
Packaging:	Bulk
Part Status:	Active
Type:	Zener
Bidirectional Channels:	1
Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ):	6.2V (Max)
Voltage - Breakdown (Min):	7.38V
Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp:	12.7V
Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs):	118.1A
Power - Peak Pulse:	1500W (1.5kW)
Power Line Protection:	No
Applications:	General Purpose
Capacitance @ Frequency:	--
Operating Temperature:	--
Mounting Type:	Surface Mount
Package / Case:	SQ-MELF
Supplier Device Package:	--

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1N6140US application field and working principle

The 1N6140US diode is a special type of diode known as a Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diode. These diodes are used to protect sensitive electronics from high voltage transients, such as voltage spikes caused by lightning or power surges. This type of diode is particularly useful when building or assembling electrical circuits and equipment that may be exposed to high voltage transients.The 1N6140US diode is a two-terminal unpolarized device. This means that it can be placed in the electrical circuit in either direction, provided that the anode side is connected to the higher voltage and the cathode side to the lower voltage. This diode also features a low clamping voltage (6.2 to 8.2 volts), which protects sensitive components from overvoltage.1N6140US diodes have a glass-passivated, planar-injection structure, which makes them ideal for high-density applications. The diodes are constructed with UMT (un-matched termination technology) and a unique passivation layer, which offers excellent electrical characteristics. This makes them ideal for use in rugged outdoor applications, where they can protect against high-voltage transients, such as lightning-induced surge events.When a high voltage transient is applied to the TVS diode, it creates a current flow through the diode, resulting in a voltage drop across the diode. This voltage drop is known as the clamping voltage, and it is designed to protect sensitive components from damage during overvoltage events. The clamping voltage of the 1N6140US diode is designed to provide up to 8.2 volts of protection.The 1N6140US TVS diode is used in a variety of different applications. These include data lines, power lines, signal lines, telecom lines, telecom circuitry, and digital logic devices. This type of diode is also useful for protecting electrical equipment from overvoltage, moisture, dust, heat, and EMF radiation.In summary, the 1N6140US diode is a Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diode. It is a two-terminal unpolarized device that offers excellent electrical characteristics, low clamping voltage, and a unique passivation layer to provide up to 8.2 volts of protection against voltage transients. This type of diode is used in a variety of different applications, including telecom lines, signal lines, data lines, and digital logic devices.

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