MX5KP20A

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Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes are incredibly reliable semiconductor devices used to protect over-sensitive electronic components from damaging electrical transients. The MX5KP20A is a unidirectional, high power TVS diode that is used one of the most common forms of protection - as a protection circuit for sensitive electronic components.

The MX5KP20A consists of a silicon structure formed by two sections, a diode section and a resistor section. The diode section consists of a monolithically integrated diode array and is designed to provide overvoltage protection, while the resistor section consists of a monolithically integrated resistor network and is designed to absorb high-speed transients.

The MX5KP20A is rated for up to 20kW pulse power and offers protection against voltage transients exceeding the maximum peak normal operating voltage. It can withstand power surges with voltages ranging from 5V to 200V. The device also has a low capacitance which characterises it as an ideal protection device for today’s high-speed data lines.

The MX5KP20A offers a wide range of applications in a variety of industries, such as telecommunications, automotive, and consumer electronics. The device is widely used in automotive electronic systems due to its superior performance in suppressing high-frequency transients. It is also used in consumer electronics such as laptops, tablets, and smartphones as well as in medical and industrial applications.

The MX5KP20A works by clamping transients to a safe operating voltage. When the input signal exceeds the normal breakdown voltage of the device, current will be conducted through the diode section of the device and diverted to ground. This ensures that no current is conducted to the sensitive components during the transient event, thus protecting them from any potentially damaging conditions. The device also provides a low capacitance in order to suppress the high-frequency transients.

In summary, the MX5KP20A is a high power, unidirectional breakthrough diode that offers effective protection of sensitive electronic components from voltage transients. It is a versatile device that can be used in numerous applications, with its superior performance in suppressing high frequency transients making it particularly attractive for automotive electronic systems. The device operates by clamping transients to a safe operating voltage, thus ensuring that no current is conducted to the sensitive components during the transient event.

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