5KP30CA-TP Circuit Protection

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TVS (transient voltage suppressor) - diodes are electronic components used for protecting sensitive equipment from transient voltage surges (typically from lightning strikes). The 5KP30CA-TP is a type of TVS - diode designed to protect against both electrostatic discharge and over-voltage conditions. This article will explore the application field and working principle of the 5KP30CA-TP.

Application field

The 5KP30CA-TP is mainly used for the protection of data lines, such as RS-232, DVI, USB, RJ45, etc. It is also used for the protection of consumers’ electronic products including audio-visual products, digital and electronic equipments, and telecommunications equipments. Its excellent characteristics have made it one of the most widely used TVS - diodes.

Working principle

The 5KP30CA-TP features easy mounting and excellent ESD protection characteristics, and its working principle is based around the principle of avalanche breakdown. When the voltage applied to it exceeds its breakdown voltage, the protective diode conducts current, limiting the voltage to safe levels. Once the transient voltage is gone, the diode returns to its non-conductive state. The 5KP30CA-TP is also designed to self-adjust its breakdown voltage based on the temperature. This ensures that its over-voltage protection characteristics remain stable even in extreme temperatures.

The 5KP30CA-TP also features robustness against surge currents up to 11.5A, as provided by its low resistance. The diode also provides excellent ESD (electro-static discharge) protection with its surge current rating of 20A. It is designed to withstand a minimum of 3500 ESD strikes.

The 5KP30CA-TP provides protection from transient voltage surges and ESD with a very fast response time, ensuring that your sensitive equipment remains safe in the event of electrical surges. In addition, the diode is designed to maintain stable over-voltage protection under extreme temperatures, and its high surge current rating ensures that it can withstand even the most intense surge currents.

In conclusion, the 5KP30CA-TP is a versatile TVS - diode designed for the protection of sensitive equipment from transient voltage surges and electrostatic discharge. Its fast response time, temperature and surge current resistance make it one of the most popular and widely used TVS - diodes.

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