5KP40A-E3/73 Circuit Protection

The 5KP40A-E3/73 is a Uni-Directional Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode for the absorption of transient overvoltages in communication and data lines. This component provides protection against voltage surges of up to 2400W peak power according to the IEC 61000-4-2 standard. Transient voltage is any voltage that is above the normal operating voltage, which is related to an electrical surge from an unexpected source.The 5KP40A-E3/73 is designed to protect electronic components against overvoltage such as in telecom, IT, automotive and industrial applications.

The 5KP40A-E3/73 is mainly used to protect against overvoltage spikes in industrial and telecom applications. Its working range covers voltages up to 25V. The main application areas of 5KP40A-E3/73 include Ethernet, ISDN, and LVDS environments. Furthermore, this component can also be used in automotive and healthcare applications. Furthermore, this component is used in applications where the equipment must remain operational in the presence of both positive and negative voltage transients, including power lines, automotive and industrial components.

The 5KP40A-E3/73 is a unidirectional TVS diode that uses a zener diode and a protection device, such as a thyristor, to absorb surge voltages. This diode has a low capacitance and is designed to suppress voltage spikes within very short time intervals. The diode is placed in parallel with the equipment or data line, and when the overvoltage reaches a certain level, the diode triggers the thyristor which shorts the circuit and discharges the excess voltage. The entire event takes place in a fraction of a second.

The 5KP40A-E3/73 prevents damage caused by electrical surges and operates reliably in environments with a large number of transient voltages. In addition, this component is capable of suppressing multiple transients and also enables protection for downstream circuits, such as amplifiers, receivers, and controllers. The 5KP40A-E3/73 is available in the TO-220, SOP-6 and SMB packages, allowing for easier integration into various systems.

The 5KP40A-E3/73 is a reliable and cost-effective solution for overvoltage protection in communication, data lines and other systems. It is a unidirectional TVS diode that absorbs surges quickly and reliably, and is suitable for both industrial and telecom applications. Furthermore, this component features a low capacitance, and can be integrated into various systems due to its available form factor packages.