LXES1TBAA2-013

TVS diodes are components designed to protect circuits and components from potentially dangerous electrical transients, commonly known as surges or spikes. They use one or more semiconductor diodes to absorb and dissipate the transient voltage, limiting it from damaging other parts of the circuit. The LXES1TBAA2-013 is a TVS diode which is used for Automotive and Industrial applications. This article will discuss the LXES1TBAA2-013 Application Field and Working Principle.

Overview

The LXES1TBAA2-013 is a diode designed to protect enclosed electronics from high-voltage transients. It is specifically designed for automotive and industrial applications, based on a unidirectional, peak reverse voltage (VR) of 600V. The TVS diode has a clamping voltage of 645V at 8A and a 40nA (typical) leakage current at 25°C. The device also has a low operating voltage with reverse breakdown rating between 1.0 and 4.0V.

Application Field

The LXES1TBAA2-013 TVS diode has been designed with automotive and industrial applications in mind. The component is commonly used as a protection device against overvoltage transients from 1.5V to 400V. It can be found in new and emerging automotive and industrial applications, such as infotainment and navigation systems, and is increasingly being used in system designs for engine and auxiliary control units. The LXES1TBAA2-013 also provides ESD protection for sensors, ports and data lines, and is typically used as part of a multi-transistor protection circuit (e.g. E-Field, IEC 61000-4-2, etc).

Working Principle

The LXES1TBAA2-013 works by clamping the transient voltage to a predetermined value, based on the breakdown voltage of the device. This voltage is known as the clamping voltage (Vclamp), and is dependent on the breakdown voltage of the diode. When a surge occurs and the supplied voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage of the diode, the diode cannot pass any more current through it, and begins to “clamp” the voltage to a predetermined value. This prevents the transient voltage from damaging other components in the circuit. The LXES1TBAA2-013 has a clamping voltage of 645V at 8A, which prevents it from sustaining a high voltage transient.

Conclusion

The LXES1TBAA2-013 is a TVS diode specifically designed for automotive and industrial applications. It is designed to protect circuits and components from overvoltage transients, clamping the voltage to a predetermined value when a surge occurs. The diode has a clamping voltage of 645V at 8A, and is typically used in multi-transistor protection circuits for automotive and industrial applications.