1N6268A-E3/54

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Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) are an important element of an electronic device\'s protection system. They protect devices from damage due to voltage spikes and overvoltage conditions; therefore, the appropriate TVS products (diodes) should be chosen to ensure appropriate levels of protection, proper functioning and reliability. 1N6268A-E3/54 is one of TVS diodes used in various applications. This article discusses the application field and working principle of 1N6268A-E3/54.

Applications

1N6268A-E3/54 is a unidirectional TVS diode with an optimal balance of low leakage currents and high clamping voltage. With a breakdown voltage of 41.5V, 1N6268A-E3/54 is designed to protect sensitive electronic components from voltage spikes in a variety of application fields. It can protect equipment from transient voltage when the perfect core voltage exceeds a certain maximum voltage level defined by the diode\'s specification. It can also protect circuits from damaging current spikes caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD).

1N6268AE3/54 is widely used in consumer goods, telecommunications, industrial electronics, automotive application, and other areas where voltage spikes caused by lightning or ESD need to be mitigated. It can also be found in low voltage power control, battery power systems, AC dynamic timing/motor control, and other voltage transient surge control applications.

Working Principle

Working at the heart of 1N6268AE3/54 is its zener diode. A zener diode is basically a special type of diode with a breakdown voltage greater than the forward breakdown voltage. Under normal conditions, the diode does not conduct any current, but when it is exposed to a voltage higher than the zener voltage, it starts to conduct current. As the voltage increases, the diode\'s impedance decreases, allowing more current to pass through.

When a voltage transient exceeding the breakdown voltage occurs, the 1N6268AE3/54 quickly clamps the voltage at 41.5V, and the device turns on and starts to conduct current. The current is limited to a safe level, and dissipates into the diode\'s internal resistance instead of the equipment. As the voltage drops, the diode stops conducting current, which results in a limited transient voltage margin that prevents the components from being damaged.

Conclusion

1N6268A-E3/54 is a unidirectional TVS diode specifically designed to protect equipment from transient voltages and overvoltage conditions caused by lightning or ESD. Due to its low leakage current and its high clamping voltage, 1N6268A-E3/54 is widely used in various application fields, such as consumer goods, telecommunications, industrial electronics, automotive application, and other areas. The diode\'s operation relies on its zener diode, which limits the voltage level of transient and protects the components from damage.

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