3KP36A-TP

TVS diodes, also known as Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diodes are unidirectional semiconductor protection components used to protect sensitive electronic equipment from damaging transients caused by electro-static discharge (ESD). The 3KP36A-TP is a high power TVS diode designed for such protection. It is a dual power bidirectional diode with a low power rating of 500V and a high power rating of 600V.

The 3KP36A-TP has an operating junction temperature range of -55 ⁰C to +150 ⁰C, making it suitable for a variety of operating environments. Its high ESD protection capability up to 8 kV makes it ideal for protecting a variety of applications from electrostatic discharge damage. The diode also provides very low leakage current, reducing the potential for long term damage.

The 3KP36A-TP can be used in a variety of applications such as AC/DC and DC/DC power supplies, portable consumer electronic devices, radio frequency equipment, automotive electronics, computing and medical equipment. Its small package size is also advantageous in applications where space is a premium. Furthermore, its low clamping voltage of 8-10V makes it suitable for a variety of voltage or power supply protection applications.

The 3KP36A-TP operates on the principle of avalanche voltage breakdown. When the circuit is exposed to high voltage or ESD pulses, the diode is triggered to conduct and reduce the transient voltage to an acceptable level. The diode operates with a high speed, allowing it to reduce the transient induced voltage over a short time period. The diode also has a low capacitance, enabling lower voltage overshoot and improved ESD protection results.

In summary, the 3KP36A-TP is a sophisticated TVS diode which provides robust protection from electrostatic discharge damage for a range of applications. It is designed to operate at a low clamping voltage and offer excellent performance in hot and cold temperature environments. Moreover, its small package size makes it a suitable choice for applications with limited space constraints.