3KP17-B

TVS (Transient Voltage Suppression) diodes are special types of diodes which are used to protect circuits from voltage surges. 3KP17-B is one such TVS diode. It is used in the field of telecommunication, industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics industry.

3KP17-B is designed as a unidirectional diode and has a standoff voltage rating of 17V. It can dissipate a maximum power of 500 W and has a 9 µs response time. This TVS diode is designed to safeguard various types of digital circuits such as CMOS, TTL, and CL circuits from electrostatic discharge (ESD) and lightning induced surges. It also provides protection against high voltage transients which can occur in wiring and power systems.

The working principle of the 3KP17-B TVS diode lies in its ability to absorb and dissipate excess voltage. When a voltage above the breakdown voltage of the diode is applied, the diode gets forward biased and current starts to flow. This current is then dissipated in the form of heat and the circuit is protected from the surge.

In addition to providing protection from surges, the 3KP17-B TVS diode also helps in preventing latch-up and noise immunity. It can be used in applications such as automotive systems, telecom systems, instrumentation, IEC and NEMA systems, and other consumer electronics applications. The 3KP17-B is RoHS and REACH compliant.

To summarize, 3KP17-B is a unidirectional TVS diode with a breakdown voltage of 17V and a response time of 9 µs. It is used in the field of telecommunication, industrial, automotive, and consumer electronics industry. It provides protection against high voltage transients, ESDs, and lightning surges, and offers noise immunity and latch-up prevention. The diode is RoHS and REACH compliant as well.