AK6-380C-BP Circuit Protection

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AK6-380C-BP is a type of transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode, which is also known as a surge suppressor or a transient voltage surge suppressor (TVSS). It is used to protect sensitive electronic equipment from electrical transients and overvoltage surges. These devices are designed to limit the peak voltage from a surge or transient event and clamp the voltage down to a level that is safe for the protected device. The AK6-380C-BP is an ideal solution for protecting medium-power captive loads against power surge and transients.

The AK6-380C-BP diode helps in effectively protecting sensitive equipment and circuit boards from harmful voltage fluctuations and surges. It is made of ultra-high reliability non-glass Silicon Avalanche Diode chips. The Bi-directional configuration of the diode can effectively suppress transients in either AC or DC application and its asymmetric dual clamping operation feature improves its performance for both positive and negative voltage clamping applications. The diode also has very fast response time and can suppress transients and surges in a few nanoseconds.

The AK6-380C-BP also offers adequate protection for components at both high and low voltage levels. The device has a reverse breakdown voltage of 380V and a peak pulse current rating of 13A, which makes it suitable for medium-power applications. The low clamping voltage (VClamp) and the low leakage current (IL) make the device suitable for protecting delicate ICs and other sensitive components that are susceptible to damage due to high voltage surges. Its low capacitance also helps to reduce the capacitance-related power loss due to high speed data shifts in modern digital systems.

The working principle of the AK6-380C-BP involves the use of a voltage-regulated diode to protect sensitive electronic components from damaging transient voltages and electrical surges. The device has a reverse breakdown voltage, which is the minimum voltage at which the transistor will start to conduct. When the voltage exceeds this value, it will start to conduct current, thereby allowing the current to be diverted away from the protected device and dissipated into the ground. This helps to protect the device from any further damage due to the transient and also helps to improve the overall performance of the system. The device also has a high peak pulse current rating, which helps to reduce the power losses due to the rapid flow of electrons during transient events. The device also has a low leakage current rating (IL), which helps to reduce the current flowing through the protected device during normal operation. This helps to reduce the amount of current that is dissipated into the device and increases the overall efficiency of the system.

Overall, the AK6-380C-BP is an ideal TVS diode for protecting medium-power captive loads against power surge and transients. The diode is suitable for both AC and DC applications and it is capable of providing adequate protection for both high and low voltage levels. Its low leakage current and low capacitance also ensures that the device is capable of providing superior protection for sensitive components against transient voltage and power surges. Additionally, its fast response time and peak pulse current rating makes the device ideal for use in demanding industrial applications.

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