MMBZ20VALFHT116

The MMBZ20VALFHT116 is a member of the TVS Diodes category, which is made to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage spikes. It serves as a two-polar device with avalanching bi-directional characteristics at a given breakdown voltage. The specific part includes two diodes in a single package, which are connected in series and have the same breakdown voltage and packaging configuration.

MMBZ20VALFHT116 Application Field

The primary application of the MMBZ20VALFHT116 is for transient protection of industrial electronic equipment such as load switches, data converters and interface ICs. In addition to general protection of industrial electronics, this part is also used to protect interface and communication applications in a variety of industries and consumer applications. These can include computers, home appliances, automobile infotainment systems, and medical applications.

The MMBZ20VALFHT116 essentially serves as a voltage clamp during occurrences of electrical transients. The device is designed to have the ability to absorb large amount of energy while clamping the output voltage to a predetermined peak. The unit helps limit the current flow to avoid any possible danger or damage to the equipment connected to it.

MMBZ20VALFHT116 Working Principle

The MMBZ20VALFHT116 is a 2.6 V bi-directional TVS diode with avalanche characteristics. Its primary working principle is that surge currents are dissipated via a series connection of two parallel diodes. On the other hand, the peak output voltage remains restrained to the breakdown voltage by the characteristic avalanche effect.

During transient events, the device can immediately clamp the output voltage to a predetermined peak. This is done through the diodes in the device\'s configuration. Under breakdown conditions diagonal PN junctions of the two diodes become interconnected by a very thin channel of avalanche multiplication.

In conclusion, the MMBZ20VALFHT116 is a two-polar device for transient protection and spans over a broad range of industrial and consumer applications. Its main purpose is to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage spikes by clamping the output voltage to a predetermined peak and dissipating surge currents through the series connection of two parallel diodes.