MA5KP100CA

Due to market price fluctuations, if you need to purchase or consult the price. You can contact us or emial to us:   sales@allicdata.com

TVS diodes, also called transient voltage suppressors, are a type of unidirectional semiconductor device that is designed to protect sensitive electronic systems from damage due to unexpected or destructive high voltage transients. The MA5KP100CA is a common TVS diode used in various applications, including overvoltage protection, ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection, and lightning surge protection. This article will explain the application fields and working principle of the MA5KP100CA.

The MA5KP100CA is a 5kW unidirectional transient voltage suppressor diode that can handle up to 600V. It is typically used for the protection of power supplies, logic circuits, and data lines from voltage transients that are due to EMI (electro-magnetic interference), ESD (electrostatic discharge), and lightning strikes. It is ideal for industrial and automotive applications, and is suitable for a wide variety of end products including computers, Ethernet devices, security systems, and more. The MA5KP100CA is operated over a range of -55°C to +125°C, making it an excellent choice for automotive and harsh environments.

The MA5KP100CA is designed with two opposing diodes in a single package, with one side of each diode connected in parallel. The diode on the anode side is P-type, while the diode on the other side is N-type. The design is such that the P-type diode is reverse biased when the input voltage is below its breakdown voltage, which is typically 5.5V for the MA5KP100CA. When the input voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage, it will cause the diodes to become forward biased and start to conduct current, limiting any further rise in voltage.

The MA5KP100CA also has a built-in reverse polarity protection feature, which prevents damage to the device from reverse voltage. It also has an internal turn-on or clamping voltage of 7-8V, which helps protect the connected device from ESD transients up to 8kV. The ESD protection rating of the MA5KP100CA is >25A.

The MA5KP100CA is designed to protect circuits from damaging over-voltage transients by clamping the voltage to a safe level. This is accomplished by the diodes clamping the voltage when it exceeds a certain threshold. The diode will then remain in a conducting state until the voltage drops below the threshold.

In summary, the MA5KP100CA is a 5kW unidirectional transient voltage suppressor diode that is designed to protect sensitive circuits from over-voltage transients. It is ideal for a variety of end products such as computers, Ethernet devices, and security systems. It has a breakdown voltage of 5.5V, an internal turn-on or clamping voltage of 7-8V, and an ESD protection rating of >25A. The MA5KP100CA is operated over a range of -55°C to +125°C, making it an excellent choice for automotive and harsh environments.

The specific data is subject to PDF, and the above content is for reference