5KP170AE3/TR13

TVS (transient voltage suppressor) diodes, also referred to as "surge suppressors" are electronic devices which protect vulnerable electronics and other electronic components from potentially destructive voltage transients. The 5KP170AE3/TR13 is a TVS diode designed specifically to protect vulnerable circuits from transient voltages of up to 170V.

TVS diodes are a particularly effective form of transient voltage protection. They work by very quickly connecting in series with an electronic component or circuitry that is being subjected to a transient voltage. By the time the voltage has built up to a critical level, the diode has already been triggered, diverting the voltage away from the vulnerable circuitry before it can cause any damage.

The 5KP170AE3/TR13 is a very reliable and effective TVS diode. The device can be used to protect circuitry subjected to relatively high voltage transients, with a peak pulse power rating of 17000W (17kW). The reverse breakdown voltage (VR) of the diode is rated at 170V.

In order to ensure the device is correctly triggered and functions effectively, it must be used in combination with other components that can withstand the transient voltage. The diode itself should be fitted as close as possible to the components that need protection, in order to ensure the voltage peak is quickly diverted away. In many applications, capacitors, resistors and additional TVS diodes may need to be added, in order to optimized the performance and reliability of the circuit. In general, the diode should be connected to the circuit board with short leads, and should be placed away from potentially damaging external vibration.

The 5KP170AE3/TR13 is a particularly popular choice for designers who are looking to protect electronic circuitry from transient voltage. The device is versatile and reliable, and is suitable for a wide variety of applications, ranging from industrial control systems, consumer electronics, automotive, aerospace and defense, to communications infrastructure, power supplies, and many more. The device is also appealing in terms of price, being a cost effective solution for a wide variety of applications.

Overall, TVS diodes, such as the 5KP170AE3/TR13, have become an essential component of many electronic circuitry designs, as they provide a very effective and reliable protection against transient voltages and peaks in voltage. The device is cost effective, and can be fitted to existing or newly designed circuits with relative ease.