1N8158US Circuit Protection

The 1N8158US is a product designed and manufactured by the manufacturers of semiconductor equipment and related components. It is one of the TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressors) Diodes, used for protection of components against voltage transients. This device provides robust protection from overvoltage transients, specifically for an operating voltage range of 5V to 24V and a peak pulse power rating of 1.5KW.

The device has two terminals, and the terminals have a low resistance connection, which helps dissipate the voltage transients. There is also a blocking diode connected between the two terminals. This provides a current pathway for the transient voltages to dissipate. The current is blocked from flowing in the opposite direction. The device is also capable of extinguishing the working arc between the terminals, resulting in enhanced lifetime and reliability.

The 1N8158US is ideally suited for a wide range of applications, including automotive, telecom, consumer electronics, industrial, audio/video, and military equipment. It is specifically designed for protection of circuits from transient voltage threats, and can be used in a variety of applications like switching power supply protection, Li-ion battery protection, and ESD protection.

The device has a number of benefits, including being able to provide reliable and robust transient protection, low power consumption, low clamping voltage, and improved power efficiency. It also has a high surge current rating and is capable of suppressing common mode noise. It can also be used in high-frequency switching circuits with fast rise times, and utilizes advanced technologies for optimum protection.

In order to understand the working principle of the 1N8158US, it is important to understand the two main characteristics of a TVS diode: its breakdown voltage and its surge current ratings. The breakdown voltage is the voltage at which the diode begins to conduct current, allowing excess voltage to be dissipated. The surge current rating is the maximum current that the diode is able to suppresses.

In the case of the 1N8158US, the breakdown voltage is 5V-24V, and the surge current rating is 1.5KW. The device also has an overvoltage protection threshold of 35V. This means that once the voltage reaches the breakdown voltage, the diode begins to conduct, and excess voltage is dissipated instead of being transferred to the protected component. At the same time, the device is also capable of suppressing surge currents of up to 1.5KW, ensuring that the protected component is not damaged by excess currents.

The 1N8158US is a high performance protection device for a wide range of electronic components and circuitry, designed to provide robust protection against voltage transients. It can be used for protection of circuits from transient voltage threats, as well as ESD and common mode noise. Its wide range of features make it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.