MXL1.5KE68A

Transient Voltage Suppressing, or TVS diodes are semiconductor devices designed to protect electronic circuits from voltage transients or spikes caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD) events, induction, lighting, and other causes. This type of devices are capable of handling very large surges of current without, in turn, suffering from the resulting damages. Such devices are commonly referred to as TVS + Diodes and are especially useful in highly advanced applications. One of the most common TVS + Diodes in the market is the MXL1.5KE68A.

The MXL1.5KE68A is a bidirectional, unidirectional diode designed for ESD and transient voltage spikes (TVS) protection. The device is designed to deliver an ESD clamping voltage of 8kV and a power dissipation of 4.5W. In addition, it can also tolerate up to a 500V direct working voltage and provides an IRM (I-V Reverse Max) of 600uV. It is also RoHS Compliant and available in standard packages.

As with any other TVS + Diode, the MXL1.5KE68A also has different applications. In general, it is mainly used in communications systems, industrial automation systems, consumer electronics, and automotive applications. For example, it can be used in radio frequency transceivers, such as mobile phones, antennas, modems, and wireless networks for radio frequency protection. It is also used for ESD protection in portable and notebook computers, PDA’s, and other handheld devices.

The MXL1.5KE68A also has an interesting working principle. It is designed to clamp the voltage immediately once it surpasses a predetermined threshold. This process is performed by the diode in a fraction of the time it usually takes for the regular surge suppression elements. Therefore, it can suppress voltage transients at its peak level in a much shorter time.

The MXL1.5KE68A is a great tool for protecting electronic equipment from transient voltage spikes. It works in a fraction of the time, and is highly reliable. It is also RoHS Compliant and available in standard packages. Therefore, it is suitable for applications such as communications systems, automotive, industrial automation, and consumer electronics.