MP6KE110A

TVS - Diodes

TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor - Diodes) are designed and developed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from excessive voltage spikes caused by momentary electrical events such as electrical switching and lightning strikes. TVSs are available as uni-directional or bi-directional options in a wide variety of packages and with different power and voltage ratings.

MP6KE110A application field and working principle

The MP6KE110A is a uni-directional TVS Diode designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from excessive voltage transients. It is rated for 6KW and has a working voltage of 10V. Its peak pulse power dissipation is 500W. The low clamping voltage characteristic of the MP6KE110A allows it to protect from the damaging effects of long duration current pulses.

The working principle of the TVS diode follows the avalanche break-down mechanism. When the applied voltage to the diode increases above the rated break-down voltage, it induces a voltage avalanche which in turn creates a large amount of electrons and holes within the depletion layer of the diode. These electrons and holes reduce the resistance between the two external terminals of the diode and create a low-resistance conduction path. This conduction path directs the excess current away from the protected device and dissipates it to the ground, thus limiting the amount of excess voltage.

The MP6KE110A has various applications in the field of electronics. It can be used to protect sensitive electronic circuits from transient voltage surges. It can also be used to protect automotive electronic equipment such as air bags, engine control computers, navigation systems, and audio components. Furthermore, it can be used for various communication systems and cell phones as well.

The MP6KE110A comes in a variety of packages and pin-outs, making it very versatile. It is also highly reliable and suitable for operating in harsh environments. Additionally, it has an extremely low leakage current rating of 0.005mA, making it ideal for protecting sensitive electronic components.