M5KP30CA Circuit Protection

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A Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) Diode, such as the M5KP30CA Diode, is a semiconductor device that protects against high-energy transients, such as those caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD) or from electromagnetic pulses (EMPs) produced by lightning. The M5KP30CA is a unidirectional diode, meaning it is designed to protect a circuit in only one direction. The diode’s device type is 5.0KE36CA-AIS, and it is housed in a SMA package.

The M5KP30CA Diode can be used to protect a variety of electronic systems from voltage transients. It can be used in automotive, industrial, and consumer systems. It is suitable for use in high-speed data systems, such as data buses, as well as for protection against high-voltage transients in power circuits. It is also used in communications systems, such as cellular phones, wifi routers, and wind turbines. The M5KP30CA is also suitable for use in television and computer monitors.

The M5KP30CA Diode is a surface-mount device that has a high power-handling capability. The maximum sustained current is 30 amperes (A). The maximum peak pulse current is 40 A. The breakdown voltage rating is 5.0 kilovolts (kV). The voltage clamping for the M5KP30CA Diode is 7.0V. The diode has a peak power dissipation of 15 watt (W).

The M5KP30CA Diode operates on the principle of avalanche breakdown. When a high-energy transient occurs, like from ESD or an EMP, the voltage applied to the diode is increased to the point where the intensity of the electric field created within the diode is strong enough to break down the dielectric material of the diode. This creates an avalanche effect, where the electrons move quickly along the field lines and the current flowing through the diode is increased. This current is diverted away from the circuit being protected, thus preventing it from being damaged by the transient.

In addition to the protection it provides against voltage transients, the M5KP30CA also has an ESD protection function. The diode includes a zener and a TVS layer that provide ESD protection up to 16kV of Human Body Model (HBM) contact discharge, 6kV of Machine Model (MM) contact discharge, and 11kV air-gap discharge.

The M5KP30CA Diode is designed to be failsafe, meaning it will not fail in the event of an ESD or EMP event. It is also designed to be highly reliable, and is designed to last for many years in normal operating conditions. It has a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to +175°C.

In conclusion, the M5KP30CA Diode offers excellent protection against high-voltage transients, ESD, and EMP events in a variety of applications. It is a unidirectional device that is housed in a SMA package, and it has a high power-handling capability. It operates on the principle of avalanche breakdown, and it provides ESD protection up to 16kV of HBM contact discharge. The diode is designed to be failsafe and highly reliable, and it has a wide operating temperature range of -55°C to +175°C.

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