ERZ-E08A431 Circuit Protection

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ERZ-E08A431 is a part of a series of transient voltage suppressors (TVS) that protect the circuit from high transient voltages or spikes. TVS diodes are also known as voltage-dependent suppressors (VDS) or suppressors (VSS). This series of transient voltage suppressors generally protect against transients or surges caused by lightning, electrostatic discharge, inductive load switching, and equipment switching transients. ERZ-E08A431 belongs to a class of transient voltage suppressors known as Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs).

MOVs are designed to absorb dangerous transient voltages and dissipate them as heat away from the protected circuit or device. Every MOV is constructed with two metal plates and a dielectric layer, which consists of a metal oxide material such as zinc oxide. The initial resistance of the MOV is very high; therefore, it offers extremely low leakage current. When a transient voltage is applied, it causes an electric field to form in the dielectric layer between the two plates. This electric field is strong enough to cause the zinc oxide molecules to move and create a conductive path across the dielectric layer. This is known as the conduction channel. This conduction channel increases the amount of electrical current flow and reduces the resistance, consequently protecting the circuit.

MOVs are most commonly used for overvoltage protection in communication systems, computers, mobile phones, and automotive applications. In these applications, they protect against lightning, electrostatic discharge, and inductive load switching surges. They are also used in power circuits to protect the power supply from overvoltage caused by power supply transients.

ERZ-E08A431 has a maximum peak pulse voltage rating of 8.5V, a maximum peak pulse current rating of 2A, and a capacitance of 8pF. It has a maximum operating temperature of 85°C. It is available in a discrete case with an epoxy coating. The low clamping voltage of the device ensures that even low voltage applications are adequately protected from transients.

To sum up, ERZ-E08A431 belongs to the series of transient voltage suppressor (TVS) devices, called Metal Oxide Varistors (MOVs). It is mainly used for overvoltage protection in communication systems, computers, mobile phones, automotive applications and power circuits. It has a maximum peak pulse voltage rating of 8.5 V, a maximum peak pulse current rating of 2 A, and a capacitance of 8pF. Its low clamping voltage ensures that even low voltage applications are adequately protected from transients.

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