1N6279-E3/73

TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor) diodes are available in a variety of designs and levels to protect sensitive electronic equipment from harsh electrical environments. Among them, 1N6279-E3/73 is a 5.5 Watt zener diode. It is specifically designed to protect a variety of different electronic components against voltage transients.

The 1N6279-E3/73 is a hermetically sealed 5.5 Watt diode with a breakdown voltage of 73V and a peak surge current rating of 500A. It can be used in a wide variety of applications such as automotive and general purpose circuits. It can also be used in high peak, low frequency electrical protection systems.

The 1N6279-E3/73 application field is in a variety of automotive systems and general purpose circuits. It is usually used as a power supply protection device to limit the voltage surge and protect important components from harm. The 1N6279-E3/73 can be used in high-voltage and high-temperature applications to provide a reliable protection solution for sensitive devices such as power supplies, automotive systems and communication applications.

The working principle of the 1N6279-E3/73 is to provide electrical protection against voltage transients. It works in a similar way to other overvoltage protection devices, such as fuses, by limiting the voltage or current that passes through a circuit. This is done by redirecting voltage away from the sensitive components of the circuit, usually using a zener diode as part of the circuit.

The 1N6279-E3/73 has a low voltage surge clamps feature that provides protection against temporary overvoltage. It also has an integrated temperature compensation feature to maintain reliable overvoltage protection for temperatures up to 125°C. This feature allows the device to remain ESD and EMI protected in harsh electrical environments.

In summary, the 1N6279-E3/73 is a 5.5 Watt zener diode that provides reliable overvoltage protection for automotive and general purpose circuits. It has a low voltage surge clamps feature and integrated temperature compensation feature to ensure reliable protection in extreme temperatures. The working principle of the device is to limit the voltage or current passing through a circuit by redirecting it away from the sensitive components, usually using a zener diode.