MA5KP16CAE3

TVS - Diodes / MA5KP16CAE3 Application Field and Working Principle

TVS (transient voltage suppressor) diodes are a kind of protection device designed to protect electric or electronic systems from voltage transients that can overload and damage the system. In general, it is a bipolar device with internal PN junction and breakdown characteristics that can provide a functionality between the combination of TVS and two PN junction diodes.

MA5KP16CAE3 (Metal Oxide Varistor) is a kind of TVS diode. It is designed to provide 11A peak pulse current protection and transient energy absorption of up to 16A at 8/20 us Pulse width with guaranteed clamping voltage. This TVS diode can also provide maximum voltage of 600VRMS thermal operating temperature from -55°C to 125°C.

MA5KP16CAE3 Application Field:

MA5KP16CAE3 TVS diode is mainly used in low power, home appliances , Industrial level electronic circuit application, communication devices, computational systems, cell phone, battery operated electronic devices, automotive industry, lightning protection, and power distribution systems. This TVS diode is also suitable for automotive applications, such as Airbag modules, and Adaptive cruise control systems.

MA5KP16CAE3 Working Principle:

MA5KP16CAE3 TVS diode works based on a principle of clamping voltage which it can provide guaranteed protection to the system. It is basically a kind of PN junction diode. When the high voltage (involving electromagnetic pulse) strikes into the system, the actual voltage level applied will be higher than the breakdown voltage of the diode. Under this condition, the diode will be triggered into forward biasing and let the current flow through it.

The MA5KP16CAE3 diode also has a certain avalanche voltage breakdown characteristics, which will prevent the higher voltage to be applied into the system. When the voltage droops above its zener breakover voltage, the diode will be triggered into conduction, thus the voltage in the system will be limited to the certain level and provide protection to the system.

In short, MA5KP16CAE3 TVS diode is designed to provide 11A peak pulse current protection and transient energy absorption of up to 16A at 8/20 us Pulse width with guaranteed clamping voltage. Moreover, it works based on the principle of clamping voltage and avalanche voltage breakdown characteristics.