20KPA172CA Circuit Protection

TVS – Diodes are very important components of any electronic device. They serve two primary functions. Firstly they provide protection from transient voltage surges, such as those caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD) and secondly, they ensure optimal performance of any electronic device.

The 20KPA172CA TVS – Diode is a very versatile and widely used component. It is a very compact and robust TVS diode with operating and clamping voltages of 20V and 172V respectively. It has a fast response time of 5ns; meaning it is able to quickly react to a transient voltage surge. It also has a very low dynamic resistance of 0.7 Ohm, providing excellent protection against surges. Furthermore, it can handle high peak current of 27A; making it suitable for use in high-power applications.

20KPA172CA TVS – Diodes are mainly used in Car multimedia systems, Car audio systems, Digital TVs, LCD and Plasma displays, set top boxes and other home appliances. In all of these applications, the 20KPA172CA can protect the device’s circuit from being damaged due to overvoltage conditions.

The primary working principle of a 20KPA172CA TVS – Diode is to provide a low impedance path for the surge current, thus reducing the voltage to a safe level. When the peak voltage exceeds the diode’s clamping voltage, the diode starts to conduct and absorb the increased current. This reduces the voltage across the protected components to a safe level. Once the surge has passed, the diode reverts to its normal state and the circuit returns to its normal operation.

In conclusion, the 20KPA172CA TVS – Diode is a very versatile and widely used component that can provide excellent protection against transient voltage surges. It is mainly used in Car multimedia systems, Car audio systems, Digital TVs, LCD and Plasma displays, set top boxes and other home appliances. It works by providing a low impedance path for the surge current thus reducing the voltage to a safe level.