MA15KP150CA

TVS (transient voltage suppressor) diodes are used to protect sensitive electronic circuits from the possibly damaging effects of short-term high voltage surges. The MA15KP150CA is a unidirectional, low capacitance, unidirectional high-performance Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode. It is designed to suppress transient voltages and back EMF for high speed communication ports such as USB, IEEE1394, HDMI, and Ethernet.

The MA15KP150CA provides fast clamping and low dynamic impedance to prevent damage to the circuit from transient voltage and ESD (electrostatic discharge) strikes. Its static clamping voltage is 15 kV, and its enhanced unidirectional maximum clamping voltage is 18 kV. The MA15KP150CA is an RoHS compliant device, and is made up of a ceramic package construction for enhanced thermal handling.

The MA15KP150CA is designed to be used in backward compatible systems. The MA15KP150CA is compliant with the IEC 61000-4-2 level 4 (±15kV air discharge and ±8kV direct) standard for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) immunity. The device can also serve as an ESD protection solution for open ports and cable connections.

The typical applications of the MA15KP150CA include interference suppression, protection from ESD (electrostatic discharge) and electrical fast transients, and protection from high-frequency and lightning-induced surges.

Working Principle

The working principle of the MA15KP150CA is based on the principle of electro-static coupling. This coupling principle is used for transient over-voltage protection. In this method, the MA15KP150CA creates a capacitive pathway between two terminals. This enables the device to absorb the surge current and dissipate it. This helps to prevent the over-voltage from spreading through the circuit and damaging sensitive components and circuits.

The MA15KP150CA is designed to respond quickly to high voltage surge, and it is capable of dissipating up to 10 kW surge power. The device also has high breakdown voltage and has low capacitance, which ensures low susceptibility to transients. In addition, the device also dissipates heat quickly and offers low dynamic impedance. This enables the device to protect the connected circuit from cumulative effect of multiple ESD events.

Furthermore, the MA15KP150CA is designed with a low maximum working voltage, which helps to reduce the effect of voltage surges and helps to protect the electronic circuits from voltage transients.

In conclusion, the MA15KP150CA is a high-performance, unidirectional transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode which is designed to suppress transient voltages and back EMF for high speed communication ports such as USB, IEEE1394, HDMI, and Ethernet. The device is ideal for interference suppression, protection from ESD (electrostatic discharge) and electrical fast transients, and protection from high-frequency and lightning-induced surges.