MAP6KE18CA

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MAP6KE18CA belongs to Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) - Diodes family, which are a special kind of special diodes mainly used to protect sensitive electronic equipment against transient overvoltage threats. Such protection devices are designed to limit voltage across the load for both common overvoltage and surge due to lightning strike or other transient events.

MAP6KE18CA is an ultrafast transient surge suppressor diode with an 18-V Breakdown Voltage and 0.6A Continuous Drain Current, making it suitable for use in voltage protection applications. Its small size and low-resistance package make it suitable for a variety of digital/analogue circuit protection as well as motor drive and power management.

The working principle of MAP6KE18CA is based on the fact that it is an uni-directional (reverse conducting) device that limits the voltage potential across the protected load by allowing current to flow in one direction only. It is placed in parallel with the protected load on the power lines. During normal state, it is not activated and behaves like an open switch.

However, when a surge voltage above breakdown voltage is applied across the device, it will be turned on and a current will flow through it. By limiting the current through the device, it reduces the peak voltage across the protected load and thus protects it from the surge. When the surge voltage subsides, the device returns to its non-conducting state, thus providing protective action without any automatic resetting.

MAP6KE18CA is designed to be able to withstand surge repetition rates of 5kv/μs. This makes it ideal for use in applications requiring high-speed response such as 18V to 12V DC-DC converters, TV receivers, consumer electronics, LCD driver boards, motor drives and communication equipment.

Due to its low-resistance package, MAP6KE18CA will not cause excessive loss of energy in the power lines, making it ideal for applications requiring energy saving. MAP6KE18CA also features a low packaging cost and low leakage current which make it suitable for use in a wide range of applications.

In conclusion, MAP6KE18CA is a reliable and cost-effective device for protecting sensitive electronic equipment against transient overvoltage events. Its wide range of applications and low cost make it suitable for various industries including automotive, consumer electronics, motor drive and power management.

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