5KP100A-E3/73

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The 5KP100A-E3/73 belongs to the family of transient voltage suppression (TVS) diodes. As their name implies, they\'re designed to provide protection in a circuit from transient spikes in voltage. These diodes perform a crucial role in preventing damage to sensitive electronics, meaning they\'re almost always employed in turnkey consumer and commercial products, from simple lights through to microprocessors and all in-between. Knowing the application fields and working principle for these diodes is great for anyone interested in manufacturing and engineering electronics equipment, as well as managing the circuits containing them.

The 5KP100A-E3/73 is a Zener diode, meaning it has the same structure as a regular diode but operates backwards by passing current in the reverse direction when a certain break-down voltage is reached. This break-down voltage of 5K P100A-E3/73 is 7.3 V, meaning it kicks in only when the voltage of the protected circuit passes through this level. The purpose of this is twofold: one, to ensure that when the over-voltage is present, current begins to flow through the diode towards ground; and two, the diode has been designed to “take” (clamp) the voltage to a certain level, protect the components attached to the circuit, and the circuit itself.

TVS diodes like the 5KP100A-E3/73 are of great interest to engineers and manufacturers for their reliability and for having low capacitance when conducting. This low capacitance competence in particular makes these diodes ideal for many sensitive applications in both consumer electronics and high-end computing equipment. They are commonly employed in medical equipment, industrial and automotive control systems, telecommunications, military and defense equipment, video cameras, mobile phones, and much more. The reliability of TVS diodes makes them especially important in the fields of aviation, oil and gas, and construction.

The 5KP100A-E3/73 is a diode in a discrete (SMA) configuration, meaning it’s small and lightweight and perfect for use in portable or embedded systems. It can be found in two main derivations: one as an unidirectional (only capable of working in one direction) and a bidirectional version (capable of working both ways). The diode’s maximum power rating at 25°C is 350 mW, its capacitance is 0.14 pf, and its peak pulse power is not present since it’s a Zener type.

TVS diodes, like the 5KP100A-E3/73, also feature a remarkable response time of up to a few hundred nanoseconds, making them suitable for high speed applications in all sorts of mid-level sensitive electronics. They can also withstand repetitive pulse waveforms, making them a longer lasting choice than ESD diodes (electrostatic discharge) when it comes to protecting sensitive equipment from electrical overstress.

For manufacturers and engineers in the electronics field, understanding the working principle and application fields of TVS diodes such as the 5KP100A-E3/73 is key to producing and managing circuits that are both safe and efficient. From consumer products to industrial equipment, these diodes provide necessary protection and can be used for a variety of tasks. Their small size ensures that they won’t encumber acircuit, and their special design allows them to handle high-speed data rates quickly and competently.

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