1V5KE36CA Circuit Protection

TVS - Diodes are widely used in circuit design to protect components from damage due to overvoltage or high power surges. The 1V5KE36CA is one of the popularly used TVS - Diodes for its robust design, reliable performance and cost-effective features. In this article, we will discuss the application field and working principle of 1V5KE36CA.

1V5KE36CA is primarily used as overvoltage and short-circuit protection devices for applications in automotive electrical circuits, such as airbags, power steering, suspensions and brakes. It can also be used in solid state lighting, FLAG circuits, consumer electronics, industrial process metering and device interface boards. 1V5KE36CA provides robust protection of sensitive and expensive electronic components against direct DC overvoltages or indirect AC-DC noise transients.

The 1V5KE36CA is a type of Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diode with low leakage current, low clamping voltage and high rated power. It features high peak pulse current with fast response time. It is designed to withstand surges up to 1000 amps and 8000 volts, making it ideal for extreme surge protection requirements. The diode is constructed using a glass passivated junction technology to ensure reliable operation and low electric field breakdown and short circuit protection.

The working principle of 1V5KE36CA is based on the junction of two dissimilar types of semiconductors. When a voltage is applied across the terminals, the charge carriers of the junction starts to move and reduce the resistance of the junction, allowing electric current to flow. When exceeding a certain threshold voltage, the diode starts to conduct and the voltage across the diode is clamped, limiting the voltage to the designed level. As a result, it significantly reduces the risk of damage due to overvoltage or high power surges.

In conclusion, the 1V5KE36CA is a widely used TVS diode for overvoltage and short-circuit protection in automotive electrical circuits, consumer electronics, lighting, and other applications. It is designed to provide robust protection from surges up to 1000 amps and 8000 volts. The device works by reducing the resistance of the junction when a voltage is applied, allowing electric current to flow until it reaches a pre-defined threshold, at which it will be clamped, limiting the voltage and providing surge protection.