TVS - Diodes

Transient voltage suppression diodes (TVS) are widely used in the electronics industry. They protect sensitive electronic devices from discharge transient attacks and can provide various levels of protection against over-voltage and under-voltage events. The most commonly used transient voltage suppression diodes are the 5KP30A.

Application Field

The 5KP30A was designed for use in the automotive industry. The 5KP30A\'s are ideal for providing reliable transient voltage suppression protection for automotive applications including DC-DC converters, ignition circuits, and ESD protection. They are also suitable for use in communication networks, industrial and consumer applications.

The 5KP30A provides fast-acting and low-clamping transient protection for a wide variety of signals and inputs. They are able to provide overvoltage protection up to a maximum of 30V, with low clamping voltage to ensure communication signals and other types of input/output signals remain intact during a transient event.

Working Principle

The 5KP30A works by using two PN junction diodes connected in a series configuration. The PN junction diodes are biased in reverse, so that they are off until a surge or transient event occurs. When surge or transient voltage protection is required, the 5KP30A conducts current to the loads being protected.

The 5KP30A’s low-clamping voltage and fast-acting response time make it the ideal choice for protecting sensitive electronics and communication signals from overvoltage and undervoltage transients. The low-clamping voltage prevents excess power from being dissipated, thus preserving the reliability of the protected device. The fast-acting response time ensures that the 5KP30A is able to react quickly enough to provide the necessary overvoltage and undervoltage protection.

Conclusion

The 5KP30A transient voltage suppression diode is an ideal choice for protecting sensitive electronics and communication signals from overvoltage and undervoltage transients. Its low-clamping voltage and fast-acting response time make it the ideal choice for providing reliable transient voltage suppression protection for automotive applications including DC-DC converters, ignition circuits, and ESD protection. They are also suitable for use in communication networks, industrial and consumer applications.