5KP13CA-HR

Various circuit protection components, such as TVS - diodes, are essential to safeguard all electronic systems from accidental electrostatic discharge and transients due to power surges, enabling reliable operation. High reliability and excellent performance are key requirements, when it comes to circuit protection. The 5KP13CA-HR (High Reliability Series) TVS-diode provides this with its superior performance characteristics.

This advanced unidirectional TVS-diode provides a minimum breakdown voltage of 13 Volts and a 5.2kW-power peak pulse power handling capability, at a 25Amps surge current rating. The anti-parallel diode protection is constructed using two stacked individual chips, which eliminates the need for cumbersome mechanical alignment and offers enhanced reliability. The 5KP13CA-HR device also features low capacitance, low-leakage current, low-voltage clamping, and low-resistance, making it well suited for high-frequency data protection applications.

The 5KP13CA-HR TVS-diode can be used in a variety of applications, including portable electronics, such as notebook computers, digital cameras, electronic instruments, and more. The component is also a great choice for applications in vehicles, as it provides excellent resistance to over-voltages caused by alternator diodes and other loads. Other applications include: cell phone batteries, cellular and AC adapters, DC converters, and consumer electronics.

The 5KP13CA-HR TVS-diode works by clamping the applied voltage at a predetermined voltage level and limits it from surpassing the breakdown voltage. This process helps to protect sensitive circuits from potentially harmful over-voltages. The diode will conduct up to the latching current and beyond, if required. The reverse current flows through the component as a result of the avalanche breakdown process, hence providing protection against an ESD strike. The diode will also conduct in the forward direction when a positive voltage is applied from the supply source to the device, as this is how it will normally operate.

The superior performance of the 5KP13CA-HR TVS-diode is further enhanced by the added benefit of its compact, low-profile package. This component is compatible with conventional pick-and-place processes, which makes it a cost-effective choice. The 5KP13CA-HR device offers a valuable means of protecting sensitive circuits from damage due to mechanical, electrical, or thermal stresses.