MXL5KP30AE3

Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp:	48.4V
Supplier Device Package:	Case 5A (DO-204AR)
Package / Case:	DO-204AR, Axial
Mounting Type:	Through Hole
Operating Temperature:	-65°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
Capacitance @ Frequency:	--
Applications:	General Purpose
Power Line Protection:	No
Power - Peak Pulse:	5000W (5kW)
Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs):	103A
Series:	Military, MIL-PRF-19500
Voltage - Breakdown (Min):	33.3V
Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ):	30V
Unidirectional Channels:	1
Type:	Zener
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Part Status:	Active
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Packaging:	Bulk

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Introduction

MXL5KP30AE3 is a TVS (Transient Voltage Suppression) Diode. It is designed to protect sensitive electronic components from damage caused by electrostatic discharge, short circuits, or voltage surges. It is commonly used in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronic applications.

Applications

MXL5KP30AE3 is a unidirectional diode, so it can only suppress negative voltage, which makes it suitable for use in a variety of electronic applications including but not limited to automotive, industrial, consumer electronics, and even space applications. It is commonly used to protect against electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical transients, and power up/down glitches.It can also be used in battery-powered devices to prevent reverse-battery loads from becoming active and potentially damaging the device. In addition, it can be incorporated into a system to ensure that ESD voltage pulses do not exceed the maximum rating of the system.

Working principle

At the very basic level, a TVS diode works like a regular diode, except that it was designed to be able to absorb and dissipate much higher voltages. When a positive voltage is applied to the anode (the positive terminal) of the diode, the small reverse leakage current will flow through it. When a negative voltage is applied, a much larger forward current (but still scaled to the voltage) will flow.When the voltage reaches a certain threshold, the diode will become a conductor and allow current to flow. This is referred to as the "breakdown voltage", which is usually around 30 volts for this type of diode. The diode will then act as a short circuit, but once the voltage drops below the breakdown voltage, the diode will once again become a non-conducting device.When an ESD event occurs, the diode will become active and dissipate the voltage, which in turn, limits the potential damage to sensitive electronic components.

Conclusion

MXL5KP30AE3 is a unidirectional TVS diode that can be used to protect sensitive electronic components from electrostatic discharge, short circuits, or voltage surges. It is commonly used in automotive, industrial, and consumer electronics applications. The diode works by allowing a small reverse leakage current to flow when a positive voltage is applied and converting to a forward current when a negative voltage is applied. When the voltage reaches a certain threshold, the diode will become a conductor and dissipate the voltage. This is how the diode helps to limit the damage to sensitive components caused by voltage surges and ESD events.

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