DZ5S068D0R Circuit Protection

TVS (transient voltage surge suppressor) diodes are used in various power applications to protect components from transient voltages which can cause costly damage or downtime. The DZ5S068D0R is a member of the TVS diode family and is designed to protect components from transients caused by voltage spikes or electrostatic discharges. It is installed to protect integrated circuitry, bus lines, and other sensitive components.

The schottky barrier diode design of the DZ5S068D0R ensures it can effectively protect sensitive electronic components from voltages up to 400V. It has a capacitance rating low enough to protect buses up to 50MHz and a surge rating peak pulse current of 600V. The low 2.2pF capacitance also ensures a low clamping voltage.

The DZ5S068D0R is particularly effective when it comes to providing damage protection against voltage transients in high speed digital applications, such as data communications and automotive applications. It is also suitable for protection against single pulse transients resulting from lightning, electrostatic discharge (ESD), and line induced transient pulses.

The principle of the DZ5S068D0R diode is relatively straightforward. In the event of a voltage surge, either positive or negative, the diode begins to conduct, in other words it is turned on. This allows the voltage surge to be conducted safely to ground. After the surge has passed, the diode returns to its non-conducting state and the integrated circuit is protected from damage.

The DZ5S068D0R is a robust low power diode which provides important surge protection to sensitive electronic components. Its low capacitance ensures that it will provide effective protection up to frequencies up to 50MHz and keep down the clamping voltage. As well as providing protection from transients resulting from power supply spikes and electrostatic discharge events, it is suitable for a variety of applications, from to automotive. It goes without saying that for any sensitive electronic components such as bus lines and integrated circuits DZ5S068D0R protection is essential.