JAN1N6470US Circuit Protection

TVS - Diodes

TVS-diodes, or transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diodes, are a type of device commonly used for protection circuits against high-voltage transients. Compared to standard diodes, TVS diodes are designed specifically to protect sensitive components, such as ICs or other circuitry, from damages due to large voltage changes.

JAN1N6470US Application Field & Working Principle

The JAN1N6470US is a TVS diode designed for automotive applications. It is a 16A device capable of handling transients up to 33V. It is designed for applications that require surge protection, such as overvoltage protection of automotive electronic circuits. The diode is widely used because of its low leakage current, which makes it small and lightweight compared to other TVS devices.

The JAN1N6470US has a much lower breakdown voltage compared to traditional diodes. This allows the diode to react quickly to changes in the current and voltage, ensuring the transient is quickly clamped before it can damage any sensitive components. During normal operation, the diode will act as an ideal diode, allowing current to flow in only one direction and blocking reverse currents.

The operating voltage for the JAN1N6470US is 33V and the maximum peak pulse power is 1000W. The device can also handle high repetitive peak pulse currents up to 70A. The device also has a low capacitance, which reduces the amount of noise generated. Furthermore, the device has an internal temperature sensing protection that will turn off the device when it reaches its maximum temperature.

In summary, the JAN1N6470US is an ideal TVS diode for automotive applications due to its low leakage current, high peak pulse current, and integrated temperature sensing feature. The diode is also small and lightweight, making it easy to install and use.