MPLAD15KP78A/TR Circuit Protection

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TVS diodes are commonly used in many different applications, and one of the most popular is the MPLAD15KP78A/TR. This diode is designed for use in aerospace, military, medical, automotive, and other high-reliability applications. It is designed to protect sensitive electronic devices from damaging overvoltage transients.

The MPLAD15KP78A/TR is a unidirectional transient voltage suppressor that has been developed to function as an overvoltage solution. It is designed to limit the voltage to safe levels by clamping the voltage that peaks at higher than normal levels to protect sensitive electronic devices from such overvoltages. This diode features an integrated silicon oxide that can be triggered by voltages that exceed their rated clamping voltage levels and divert the transient energy away from sensitive circuits.

The clamping voltage of this diode is typically rated between 10V and 15kV, depending on the component size and the application. Theclamping voltage range for this diode covers a wide spectrum of potential transient surge, including common insulation breakdown and ESD (electrostatic discharge) events. This helps to ensure that the device can withstand any environmental conditions that may occur in the application.

The MPLAD15KP78A/TR has a very fast response time, which helps to limit the impact of the surge on the protected circuits and makes it ideal for applications that require fast protection from overvoltages, such as those used in aircraft, automotive systems, and other sensitive equipment. This diode is also highly reliable, with a mean time between failure rate of up to 100,000 hours. It is also very easy to design into a circuit, as it has many different package styles and footprints.

The working principle of the MPLAD15KP78A/TR is relatively straightforward. When a transient voltage spike occurs, the integrated silicon oxide is triggered and forces the current away from sensitive circuits and into the diode. The diode is designed to limit the voltage to a safe level, preventing any damage to the circuit. The amount of energy dissipated by the diode is typically much lower than the amount dissipated by the transient event.

In summary, the MPLAD15KP78A/TR is a popular diode for many different applications, including aerospace, military, medical, automotive, and high-reliability applications. It has a clamping voltage range of 10V to 15kV and is designed to protect sensitive electronics from overvoltage transients. Its integrated silicon oxide helps to trigger the diode and divert the energy away from the sensitive circuit, while its fast response time helps to limit the impact of the transient spike on the device. This diode also offers high reliability and is easy to design into circuits, making it an ideal choice for many different applications.

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