MA15KP36A Circuit Protection

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The MA15KP36A is a Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diode, which is designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients caused by lightning, electrostatic discharges, and other power-device disturbances. It is a three-terminal, unidirectional or bidirectional diode with reverse-standoff voltage ratings of 15KW to 36KW. The MA15KP36A is composed of a silicon junction and a pair of thin film stress diodes, which are heavily ion-implanted to create a low capacitance window for clamping voltage transients.

The MA15KP36A device\'s operating principle is similar to that of other avalanche diodes. It exhibits a negative resistance between the anode and cathode, while the diode is back-biased. When the MA15KP36A device senses a rise in voltage above the breakdown voltage, it will rapidly switcF on, shorting the excess voltage and limiting the current to a safe level. When the transient event passes, the device will quickly return to its off state. As a result, the MA15KP36A device is able to provide excellent high-frequency response and minimal triggering during normal operation.

The MA15KP36A device also has a variety of applications in the protection of sensitive electronics from over-voltage transients. It is commonly used in consumer electronics such as computers, TVs, video game consoles, and other portable electronics. It is also widely used in the automotive and aeronautic industries, where its high-speed response and reliable protection are essential to safeguarding sensitive electronics. Examples include the protection of electronic controllers in automobiles and aircraft, the protection of various peripheral electronics used in aviation, and the protection of computer processors and communication systems.

The MA15KP36A device is also suitable for the protection of communication systems against accidental high-voltage transients, as it can be used as an effective protection circuit for frequencies from 10 to 36kHz. Additionally, the MA15KP36A device can also be used as a variable voltage regulator for high-frequency switching applications. Due to its low capacitance and excellent high-frequency response, the MA15KP36A is also suitable for use as a protection circuit in high-speed devices such as RF chipsets, photodiodes, and other circuit components.

In conclusion, the MA15KP36A is a Transient Voltage Suppression diode designed to protect sensitive electronics from voltage transients, with reverse-standoff voltage ratings of 15KW to 36KW. It has a negative resistance when back-biased, which enables it to rapidly switch on to short the excess voltage during a transient event. Its high-speed response and low capacitance make it suitable for a variety of applications in consumer, automotive, aeronautic, and communication systems.

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