5KP10A-TP

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TVS - Diodes have become an increasingly important component in electronic design over recent years. This is due to their ability to protect sensitive components from common electrical hazards such as electrical transients generated by inductive switching. In this article we will focus on the popular 5KP10A-TP, looking at its application field and working principle.

The 5KP10A-TP is a bidirectional TVS diode designed to suppress transient voltage surges for both surface mount and through-hole applications. It is designed to protect sensitive electronic components from high-energy transients generated by inductive switching or lightning, such as inductive loads, RF transmitters and receivers, microcontrollers and power distribution systems. The 5KP10A-TP is offered in numerous package styles including lead-free options as well as single and dual configurations for space-saving applications.

The 5KP10A-TP also offers a number of features and benefits that makes it an excellent choice for protection devices in various applications. These include a low clamping voltage, an operating temperature range of -55°C to +150°C, an operating voltage range of 17 to 81 VDC, and an energy rating of 10 Watt Peak Pulse Power (10/1000 μs). It also offers a low capacitance of 1.6pF typical, and a maximum peak pulse current of 73A.

The 5KP10A-TP also incorporates several performance features that make it well suited to high-power and/or low-voltage applications. These features include a high Maximum Clamping Voltage (MVC) of 11.7 – 12.9V, a clamping ratio of 4.2 – 4.7V/V, a fast response time of 1.5 – 2.5ns, and an enhanced thermal performance of up to 10 watts. These features make the 5KP10A-TP an excellent choice for protecting systems’ sensitive components from transient overvoltages.

The working principle behind the 5KP10A-TP is based on the concept that a sharp rise in voltage can be greatly reduced by using a device that absorbs and then dissipates the energy of the surge. This is known as clamping and is a key function of the 5KP10A-TP. The TVS diode is able to absorb the energy of the transient voltage by using its capacitive reactance. This capacitive reactance is then dissipated by the TVS diode’s avalanche breakdown voltage.

In summary, the 5KP10A-TP is a highly versatile TVS diode that offers a number of performance benefits and is well suited to a variety of high power and low voltage applications. Its clamping performance and response time make it ideal for protecting sensitive components from damaging transient overvolts. It also offers a wide temperature range and an expansive operating voltage range. All these features make the 5KP10A-TP an excellent choice for a wide range of transient protection applications.

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