3KP16C

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Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) diodes are a type of diode specifically designed to protect electronic equipment from voltage transients that are higher than the normal operating voltage. The 3KP16C is one of the most popular types of TVS diodes, primarily because of its high surge energy rating and its low capacitance. This makes it suitable for applications that need protection from voltage spikes and other transients that occur beyond normal operating voltage.

The 3KP16C is a unidirectional TVS diode used mainly for signal line and power line protection. It has a peak power rating of 350W and works in the 16V to 400V voltage range. It has a low capacitance of 1.2pF and a low reverse current of 10nA, which makes it ideal for high frequency and sensitive electronic circuits.

When a voltage transient occurs that is greater than the normal operating voltage, the 3KP16C conducts current through it and suppresses the voltage, thus protecting the circuit from damage. It does this by conducting current through itself until the voltage drops below the specified clamping voltage for the device. The current flow through the 3KP16C is limited by the peak power rating for the device, and once this has been exceeded the device stops conducting and the voltage transient ceases.

The 3KP16C is used in applications such as Automotive/Automation, Data Storage, Network Communications, Consumer Electronics, and Military/Aerospace. In automotive applications, it can be used to protect the control circuits from voltage surges and transients caused by electromagnetic interference (EMI) and electrostatic discharge (ESD). In data storage systems, it is used to protect the electronic storage medium from voltage spikes and surges that could cause damage to it. In consumer electronics, it is used to protect the circuits from overvoltage conditions. In network communications, it is used to protect the signal lines from voltage transients that could disrupt data transmission.

The 3KP16C TVS diode is a reliable and cost-effective way to protect circuits from transient voltage conditions. Its low capacitance and power rating make it suitable for a wide range of applications. Its unidirectional design makes it ideal for protecting circuits from high speed signals, and its high surge energy rating ensures it can tolerate higher transients than other TVS diodes on the market.

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