MPLAD18KP14CAE3

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TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor) diodes are commonly used in the electrical industry, and the MPLAD18KP14CAE3 is a type of diode designed for surge protection. Typically, TVS diodes are used in circuit designs to protect other components from extreme voltage spikes and overvoltage protection. The MPLAD18KP14CAE3 is a low-power, low-cost alternative to traditional TVS diodes. It is a unidirectional or bidirectional diode that utilizes avalanche breakdown technology to provide a very transient voltage clamping capability.

The MPLAD18KP14CAE3 is designed for a wide variety of applications, including automotive electronics, communications, computing, medical, industrial, consumer and aerospace. The diode is suitable for protection across a wide range of devices, from ICs and MOSFETs to reverse-biased diodes and transistors. Its main purpose is to protect circuit components from transient overvoltage due to ESD (electrostatic discharge), EFT (electrical fast transients) or surge events, with its low fitment and minimal leakage ratings. The device has a voltage range for 6KV, 10KV, and 14KV, and a power rating of 10KW and 28KW. Its low-capacitance rating makes it ideal for applications that require minimal discharge current, such as high-density integrated circuits and sensitive medical instruments.

The MPLAD18KP14CAE3 utilizes an avalanche breakdown mechanism to provide a temporary clamping of voltage transients. The diode uses a “zig-zag” structure that allows for efficient energy dissipation with minimal leakage current. When a transient voltage is applied to the diode, the properly designed thin layer of insulating material between the Z=shaped portions of the structure breaks down, resulting in an avalanche breakdown. This breakdown momentarily reduces the forward voltage and current of the diode, thus providing a low resistance to the transient current. This low resistance clamping action helps protect the associated components from potentially damaging overvoltage transients.

The MPLAD18KP14CAE3 utilizes a temperature compensated design to ensure consistent performance under varying temperature conditions. Additionally, the device features a low-leakage current and a low clamping voltage, making it suitable for sensitive applications. The device is also designed for a wide range of pulse types, from EFT, lightning protection and telecom to LAN/computer and automotive electronics.

In summary, the MPLAD18KP14CAE3 is a low-cost, low-power diode designed for surge protection and overvoltage protection applications. Its avalanche breakdown technology, efficient energy dissipation, and temperature-compensated design make it an ideal device for a wide variety of applications.

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