MXL1.5KE11AE3 Circuit Protection

TVS –diodes have been specifically designed for surge protection. They are provided for high energy circuits while not significantly affecting normal operation of each system. The MXL1.5KE11AE3 is an example of one type of TVS–diode usually used for overvoltage clamping and suppression.

This MXL1.5KE11AE3 diode is a widely used device from the high performance Bourns transient voltage suppression (TVS) family. It is designed to protect sensitive electronic components from high surge voltage and current conditions such as those created by lightning strikes and other electrical phenomena.

The MXL1.5KE11AE3 has a voltage rating of 11 volts with a 5 watt peak pulse power rating, and a clamping voltage (VC) specification of 16.4 volts. The device has a capacitance of 2pF between a lead and the mounting surface. It has an operating temperature range from -65 to 150 degrees Celsius. This diode is highly popular for use in automotive and industrial applications because of its high reliability, low on resistance and fast response.

The MXL1.5KE11AE3 application field is diverse and includes automotive, military, communications, power management, aerospace and industrial electronic equipment. It is often used for circuit protection in the automotive electronics industry, in order to protect the instrument panel from transients, or in power supplies and power management systems.

The purpose of a TVS diode is to protect against overvoltage transients and reduce the risk of system damage. The diode works by limiting the voltage across a circuit by “clamping” it. Electrical energy is stored in the diode’s junction capacitance and it is used to absorb the energy from the transient. When the amplifier senses a voltage greater than the breakdown voltage of the diode, it starts to conduct and divert the current away from the circuit.

The diode is designed so that it can absorb large amounts of energy while only allowing small amounts of power to pass through the circuit. This ensures that the circuit is not subjected to excess power, and it can continue to function normally. The diode also helps in preventing damage to the circuit due to overvoltage transients.

In summary, the MXL1.5KE11AE3 is a popular TVS diode from Bourns. It is used in a variety of applications in order to protect sensitive electronic components from high surge voltage and current conditions. It works by limiting the voltage across a circuit by “clamping” it and absorbing the energy from the transient. The diode ensures that the circuit is not subjected to excessive power, and it helps in preventing damage to the circuit due to overvoltage transients.