CD214L-T26ALF

The CD214L-T26ALF is a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode. It is designed to protect components such as transistors, interconnected circuits, and data lines from exposure to excessive voltages. The diode is capable of withstanding large transient voltage spikes that could have otherwise caused components to malfunction, overheat, or be permanently damaged. It is a very popular diode and is widely used in various applications.

The CD214L-T26ALF is a unidirectional diode, meaning it only passes current in one direction. It features a breakdown voltage of 26 volts and a peak pulse power rating of 200 watts. It can handle current pulses ranging from 8 amps to 12 amps depending on the peak pulse duration. The diode also features a low reverse leakage, meaning it can prevent large amounts of voltage from entering the device or circuit it is protecting.

The CD214L-T26ALF has several possible applications. It is often used to protect car radios, television tuners, and circuits that need to be protected from induced surges. It is also suitable for use in high voltage, high current applications such as the protection of motors and other switching devices. It is common in digital and logic circuits, as well as industrial equipment, where transients and inductive surges are often encountered.

In operation, the CD214L-T26ALF works by clamping the voltage that is generated by the signal it is protecting. This is achieved by the diode\'s ability to conduct electricity more readily in one direction than the other. This is known as the \'avalanche breakdown. When the voltage exceeds the diode\'s \'breakdown\' voltage, it switches on, allowing current to flow through it and clamping the resulting voltage to the breakdown voltage. This reduces the amount of voltage that reaches the device or circuit that the diode is protecting.

The CD214L-T26ALF is an important component that is used to protect circuits from transient voltage spikes. It is important to ensure that the diode is chosen for the correct application, as the wrong diode can lead to components malfunctioning or failing completely. The diode is easy to use and is a cost-effective way to protect components from transient voltages.