3KP20CA

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Transient Voltage Suppression diodes, commonly known as TVS, are designed to provide a safeguard against excessive voltage events in electronic devices. TVS diodes come in many shapes and sizes and are designed to help protect circuit components from transient voltages. The 3KP20CA is a popular TVS diode used to provide surge protection and voltage suppression in a wide variety of electronic circuits and applications.

The 3KP20CA is a 20 Amp, high performance diode typically used to protect circuit components from transient overvoltage events of up to 150 volts. This diode features surge energy handling of 1.8 Joules, an operating maximum peak pulse current of 20 Amps, a breakdown voltage of 37 volts, and a maximum peak pulse power of 45 Watts. The three lead design of this diode provides maximum flexibility for mounting and connection to the PCB. This diode also has a wide operating temperature range, from -55°C to 125°C, and has a high surge energy clamping capability, ensuring reliable protection from fast transients.

The 3KP20CA TVS diode is primarily used to protect components and circuits from voltage transients. Examples of such applications include lightning strike protection, ESD protection, circuit supplier voltage spikes, and surge protection. The 3KP20CA diode is commonly used in automotive, industrial control, consumer electronics, and communications systems.

The 3KP20CA TVS diode is designed to protect components and circuits from excessive voltage transients by clamping voltage at a fixed level. In operation, the diode acts like a reverse biased zener diode, allowing current to flow freely until the breakdown voltage (Vbr) is exceeded. At the breakdown voltage, the diode turns on, allowing the current to be diverted away from the device. By dissipating excess energy, the diode is able to protect the device from damage due to excessive voltage events. The diode is then able to reset itself so that normal operation is restored.

In summary, the 3KP20CA is a high performance TVS diode designed to provide surge protection and voltage suppression in a variety of electronic applications. This diode is designed to provide reliable protection from transient voltage events, and is commonly used in automotive, industrial control, consumer electronics, and communications systems. The three lead design of this diode provides maximum flexibility for mounting and connection to the PCB, and its wide operating temperature range ensures reliable protection when subjected to high temperature environments.

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