5KP18A-G

Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp:	29.2V
Supplier Device Package:	R-6
Package / Case:	R6, Axial
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Operating Temperature:	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
Capacitance @ Frequency:	--
Applications:	General Purpose
Power Line Protection:	No
Power - Peak Pulse:	5000W (5kW)
Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs):	171.23A
Series:	--
Voltage - Breakdown (Min):	20V
Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ):	18V
Unidirectional Channels:	1
Type:	Zener
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Packaging:	Tape & Box (TB)

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Overview of 5KP18A-G

5KP18A-G is a Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diode from NXP Semiconductors designed for the protection of high-speed, high-bandwidth data lines, fluorescent lighting, and other applications requiring superior protection. It can protect against electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical fast transients (EFT), and lightning, while still maintaining signal integrity. 5KP18A-G features extremely small size and low capacitance, making it suitable for many high-frequency applications.

Applications of 5KP18A-G

5KP18A-G has a broad range of applications in the field of consumer electronics, automotive, and communication. Its small size and low capacitance make it suitable for high-frequency application in the field of communication, such as:

• Satellite and mobile phone antenna protection
• Data center and data line protection
• SCSI and USB port protection
• AV, HDMI, and display port protection

The 5KP18A-G is also particularly well-suited for applications that require protection against overvoltages and overcurrents, such as:

• Power supply and DC line transients
• Lightning and surge protection
• Automatic equipment, industrial machines and medical equipment protection
• Fluorescent lighting protection
• Consumer electronics, such as GPS, game consoles and digital cameras

Working Principle of 5KP18A-G

The 5KP18A-G is an unidirectional TVS diode that is designed to protect high-frequency applications from overvoltage transients and ESD, electrical fast transients (EFT) and lightning. Its working principle is based on the principle of non-linear resistance or voltage breakdown.When an overvoltage transient occurs in a circuit, it can destroy the components of the circuit. The 5KP18A-G TVS diode helps protect the circuit by using its non-linear resistance or voltage breakdown principles. When a voltage overshoot occurs, the resistance of the diode increases rapidly, thus creating a voltage drop across the diode and limiting the overvoltage current. This limits the voltage passing through the components of the circuit and protects them from damage.The 5KP18A-G also uses a unique semiconductor process to optimize its performance. It has a fast response time of less than 1 nanosecond, and its low capacitance enables it to protect high-bandwidth and high-speed data lines from over-voltage. It also has continuous overvoltage protection, with a minimum breakdown voltage of 5.5V. This ensures that no damage occurs to the circuit when the voltage exceeds the specified rating.

Advantages of 5KP18A-G

The 5KP18A-G offers a number of advantages over other TVS diodes. Its small size makes it easier to design into many different applications, and its low capacitance helps maintain the signal integrity of high-speed, high-bandwidth data lines. It is also exceptionally fast in responding to overvoltage transients, with a response time of less than 1 nanosecond. Lastly, its built-in overvoltage protection ensures that no damage occurs to the circuit when the voltage exceeds the specified rating. Overall, the 5KP18A-G is an excellent Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diode for protecting high-frequency, high-bandwidth data lines, fluorescent lighting, and other applications from overvoltage transients and ESD, EFT and lightning. Its small size, low capacitance and fast response time make it an ideal solution for many different applications.

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