1V5KE130CA

TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressors) Diodes are electronic components which help protect a circuit against surges of excessively high voltage that can damage the circuit. The 1V5KE130CA is a commonly used TVS Diode, used in a variety of different applications, and it is essential to know its working principle and the application fields in order to properly determine when and where it can be used.

TVS Diodes Working Principle

TVS Diodes operate on a very basic principle, protecting devices against high voltage spikes or transients caused by internal or external sources. They work by providing a path for current to bypass the affected circuit, shunting it away from the vulnerable components in the circuit. When the voltage exceeds the diode\'s rating, the diode conducts, rapidly supplying an alternate path for the current, thus limiting the energy or voltage across the protected circuit. Once the voltage returns to a safe level, the diode shuts off, allowing normal operation to resume.

1V5KE130CA Application Fields

The 1V5KE130CA TVS Diode is designed to protect circuitry from transients and provide an acceptable level of protection against ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) events. It is a uni-directional diode which means it will only conduct in one direction. The 1V5KE130CA is most often used in applications such as:

• Computer Equipment Protection
• Industrial/Medical Equipment Protection
• Consumer Electronics Protection
• Communication Equipment Protection

The 1V5KE130CA has an operating voltage of 1.5 volts, a current handling capacity of 80mA, an attached ESD protection element and a low reverse leakage current. It is rated for a maximum primary breakdown voltage of 13.0 volts and has a maximum surge energy rating of 100 watts.

The 1V5KE130CA TVS Diode is used in a variety of applications to protect against transients, and ESD events, while also providing a measure of surge protection for more delicate circuits and components. Its use helps to ensure that a circuit will continue to function properly even under the most severe operating environments.