MAP4KE56AE3

The MAP4KE56AE3 is a TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressing) diode that provides protection against electrostatic discharges (ESD). It is designed to protect vulnerable devices and components against damage due to ESD events, while working within a wide temperature range. This diode is also capable of providing protection against surge transients and other transient voltage disruptions in a variety of applications.

The TVS-diode acts as a “clamp” for overvoltage, limiting the voltage between its two terminals (the anode and cathode), to a safe level. The maximum allowed continuous working voltage of this diode is 600 V. It also has a high stand-off voltage, a maximum peak pulse power dissipation of 1.70 kW, and an operating junction temperature range of -65°C to +175°C.

The MAP4KE56AE3 can be used in a wide variety of applications, including automotive and industrial applications, communications, consumer electronics,security systems, and other applications that require protection from ESD transients. The diode is designed to provide reliable and consistent protection for high-speed data lines, such as USB, Ethernet, and HDMI, as well as individual signals and components on printed circuit boards (PCBs).

The MAP4KE56AE3 is a low-profile surface-mount device that is ideal for use in high-density applications. It is available in an 8-pin, 0.4mm pitch, QFN (quad flat no-lead) package. This helps to reduce the board space requirements, and make the device easier to handle. The diode also has a relatively low leakage current, and is RoHS compliant.

The working principle of the MAP4KE56AE3 is the same as any other TVS diode – it restricts the voltage across its terminals to a maximum safe level. Although the diode can dissipate up to 1.70 kW of peak power, this is not its normal operating mode and should not be relied upon as the primary method of operation. Instead, the diode should be used to protect against electrostatic discharge events, and should reduce the amplitude or “clamp” the voltage once it surpasses the breakdown voltage.

In summary, the MAP4KE56AE3 is a robust TVS diode that can be used to protect vulnerable devices and components against damage due to Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and other transient voltage disruptions. It is available in an 8-pin, 0.4mm QFN package to reduce board space requirements and is RoHS compliant. The diode’s working principle is to “clamp” the voltage between its terminals to a safe level, once the breakdown voltage has been exceeded.