MPLAD36KP400CAE3

TVS - Diodes

TVS – diodes provide high-level transient voltage protection. The use of such diodes is beneficial and critical in a myriad of circuits, assemblies, and other electronic components. TVS - diodes come in various designs with various application fields, one such diode being the MPLAD36KP400CAE3.

Application Field

The MPLAD36KP400CAE3 is designed to be used in applications that require overvoltage protection the highest levels of circuit board protection. This clamped transient voltage suppressor has been designed for applications ranging from low to mid-range power, and provides performance characteristics that allow for low capacitance suppression that is ideal for RF and data communication applications.

The MPLAD36KP400CAE3 diode has a very low clamping voltage that makes it ideal for applications such as automotive and consumer electronics, such as smartphones, cameras, and computers. This diode even offers protection against overvoltage events that are greater than 6.5 kV/0.5 kV. The operation and the performance of this diode is determined by the clamping voltage of the diode.

Working Principle

The general working principle of these diodes centers around their clamps. When a voltage which is outside normal operating levels passes through the diode, the clamp will activate, and absorb the voltage surge, dissipating and effectively balancing out the surge. This function keeps the high voltage from damaging the surrounding circuitry and components.

The MPLAD36KP400CAE3 diode utilizes a specific working principle that allows it to aggressively clamp and dissipate high-energy disturbances. This active-clamp feature allows it to suppress overvoltage transients at a much faster rate than standard clamping diode technologies; this makes it effective even when confronted with high-frequency, multiple-wave, and short duration thermal dissipation cycles.

Once the high-voltage impulse has been dampened, the diode will transition back to its normal low-voltage operation. The diode also has a built-in extended-delay circuit that allows the clamp to maintain operation for a certain period of time, thus further reducing the chances of hazardous overvoltage reactions.