ATV15C240J-HF

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Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) diodes are increasingly essential components in modern circuitry. They are surge-protected devices that have a wide range of applications, especially in highly charged and sensitive digital circuits. The ATV15C240J-HF is one of the latest TVS diodes in the market that combines advanced technologies and excellent performance features relative to ability to meet transient energy protection requirements. This article explains the major features of the ATV15C240J-HF and its application fields and working principle.

ATV15C240J-HF Features

The ATV15C240J-HF is a low capacitance, bidirectional Transient Voltage Suppressor Diode. It provides ESD/surge protection with a corresponding rating of up to 1.5kV. It is compatible with various standard packages such as SMA, SMB, and SMC. The diode\'s required mounting space is also low – it only requires 0.160in (4.06mm). Additionally, the TVS diode is RoHS compliant, and its peak power and peak pulse current ratings are 15W and 1.5A respectively.

Application Fields

Due to its features, the ATV15C240J-HF has various applications. For instance, the device can be used in automotive equipment such as air bags, cruise control, and fuel injection systems. It is also suitable for electronic communications such as automotive audio, LAN/WAN interfaces, and portable radios. The diode\'s low capacitance also makes it suitable for consumer electronics and telecom applications such as global system for mobile communications (GSM)/code division multiple access (CDMA) telephone lines. Moreover, the diode is utilized in motor control systems, avionics systems, and solar cells.

Working Principle

The principle of surge protection is similar in all Transient Voltage Suppressor Diodes. When the input voltage is within the accepted range of operating voltage, V1 andV2 remain parallel. However, when the input voltage increases beyond the breakdown voltage, an avalanche-like mechanism forces the current to flow through the diode and a large surge current is generated. This surge current is transferred to the load, thus protecting the circuit. In the ATV15C240J-HF, the spark-over voltage is V1 and an external zener voltage is V2. This provides a reliable protection against ElectroStatic Discharge (ESD) and other transient overvoltage conditions.

In conclusion, the ATV15C240J-HF Transient Voltage Suppressor Diode is a reliable protection device that offers superb performance. It occupies minimal space and provides adequate protection against ElectroStatic Discharge and other transient overvoltage conditions. This makes it suitable for various applications such as automotive electronics, consumer electronics, lan/wan interfaces, motor control systems, avionics systems, and solar cells. Understanding its features and working principle is essential for circuit designers to select the right device for their applications.

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