MX5KP18AE3

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TVS diodes are used to protect sensitive electronics from destructive electrostatic discharge (ESD) and other high frequency transients. The MX5KP18AE3 is a 5.0KW Unidirectional/Bidirectional low capacitance in-line TVS array designed for ESD protection. This device offers an effective clamping voltage for both SELV (Safety Extra-Low Voltage) and EBT (Energy-Burden-Threshold) applications.

The MX5KP18AE3 can protect a wide range of equipment, such as telecommunication systems, automotive and industrial electronics, networking equipment, and other electronic devices. It has a low capacitance, which makes it suitable for use in high-speed data lines. This device is also designed for bidirectional protection, providing both ESD and contact discharge protection to protect sensitive circuitry from the damaging effects of both ESD events.

The MX5KP18AE3 is a unidirectional, bidirectional, or a combination of ultra-low capacitance ESD protection TVS diode. It is designed for protecting electronic circuits against high voltage transients such as electrostatic discharge. The protection circuit utilises a low capacitance device that enables high-speed signal propagation with minimal crosstalk between lines.

The working principle of this device is that it absorbs the ESD energy which discharges into the TVS diode by clamping it to the specified low reverse breakdown voltage. This results in a low V(BR) at the clamping voltage, while the TVS diode also dissipates the energy as heat. As it can clamp the ESD pulses to very low voltages, the MX5KP18AE3 is also suitable for high-voltage applications, allowing the device to be used for circuits that require protection from higher voltage transients.

The MX5KP18AE3 is available in two versions, one of which uses an integrated fuse, while the other doesn\'t. The version with an integrated fuse provides protection against line overvoltages, while the version without the fuse is used for ESD protection only. The MX5KP18AE3 features high robustness in ESD environments and can also be used for EMI/RFI and latch-up protection.

In order to ensure proper operation and protect devices from ESD pulses, the MX5KP18AE3 is designed with a very low clamping voltage and the capability to dissipate large ESD pulses into a low reverse breakdown voltage and minimal heat. The device also provides EMI suppression and ESD protection in a very small package size, ideal for use in compact designs.

The MX5KP18AE3 is suitable for a wide range of applications, including telecommunications, automotive electronics, networking equipment, and many other electronic systems. This device can be used in both high-speed data lines and low-speed signal lines alike, allowing engineers to easily incorporate the protection into their designs to ensure product safety and reliability.

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