MPLAD15KP16CAE3 Circuit Protection

Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diodes are widely used in many electronic circuits, from mobile phones and laptops to automotive driving systems. They are designed to protect electronic equipment against damaging electrical transients, such as electrostatic discharge (ESD), overvoltage, and voltage transients that can be caused by lightning or by power line surges. The MPLAD15KP16CAE3 is a TVS diode made and marketed by Littelfuse, Inc. and is designed for reliable protection against high voltage transients.

The MPLAD15KP16CAP3 diode is a 1500 watts, three-terminal, uni-directional, stand-off voltage device. It is made using Littelfuse\'s patented Miniature Package for Automotive Diodes (MPLAD) package technology. The device is constructed with a heat sink to provide better thermal and electrical performance and better device protection. The device is rated for use in extreme temperatures from -65°C to +175°C.

The MPLAD15KP16CAE3 is designed to provide reliable protection against transients between -20V and +40V. The device is also designed to operate over temperature ranges between -65°C to +175°C. The device provides an industry leading stand-off voltage of 15 kV and a peak power rating of 1500 Watts. It provides a variable capacitance which switches from 55pF @10V to 574pF @15kV. The device is also tested to withstand surge current up to 10kA with pulse widths as short as 8.3 ms.

The MPLAD15KP16CAE3 device is designed to provide fast and efficient protection against high voltage transients and ESD. The device is a unidirectional device that works by providing a lower resistance path for current to flow from its anode to cathode. When a transient voltage is present, the device will voltage clamp, that is, the voltage across the device will be held at a certain level, usually near the breakdown voltage of the device. As the transient ends, the device will switch back to its normal operating mode, allowing the protected circuit to return to its normal operating voltage.

The MPLAD15KP16CAE3 is designed to be used in a variety of applications, including automotive and industrial electronics, power supplies, and any circuit with a need for reliable protection from transients and ESD. As a three-terminal device, the MPLAD15KP16CAE3 can also be used in applications that require bidirectional protection, such as in port and power line protection.

In summary, the MPLAD15KP16CAE3 is a reliable, high-performance TVS diode designed to provide protection against high-voltage transients, ESD, and voltage transients. Its robust design ensures reliable performance even in extreme temperature ranges, and it is suitable for a variety of applications, from automotive electronics to power supplies. The device provides fast and efficient protection with its variable capacitance, variable voltage clamping capability, and rated for 10 kA surge current up to 8.3ms pulse width.