MXL5KP8.5AE3 Circuit Protection

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TVS - Diodes are electronic components that protect sensitive computing devices and circuit boards from energy discharges. The MXL5KP8.5AE3 is one such component that is used in various applications in a variety of industries.

This component has a voltage rating of 5.0 kilovolts and a peak pulse power rating of 8.5 kilowatts. This device is designed for surface mount applications, and is available in two different configurations: glass passivated junction and DO-214AA. It has a pair of drain electrodes and a single gate electrode, which are connected to the drain and gate pins of the device.

In terms of application, the MXL5KP8.5AE3 is mostly used in consumer electronics, such as portable electronics and smart-cards. It is also used in automotive, industrial, medical and telecom applications. This device is often found in low voltage power supply circuits, voltage regulators, over-voltage protection circuits, power line surge suppressors and other power control applications.

In terms of working principle, the MXL5KP8.5AE3 works by controlling the amount of current that passes through the circuit. When the device senses an over-voltage or an ESD event, it will enter avalanche breakdown mode and conduct the excess current away from the sensitive components. This will ensure that the components are not damaged by the transient pulse.

The MXL5KP8.5AE3 is also designed to limit the effects of ESD pulses and high-speed transient pulses. It does this by providing a low capacitance path to ground for the current pulses, which ensures that no damage is done to the fragile components. Furthermore, this device is designed to be easy to install and can be handled easily. This makes it an ideal option for circuit board protection in software-defined radios.

Overall, the MXL5KP8.5AE3 is a high-performance transient voltage suppressor diode designed to protect circuits from voltage transients and ESD pulses. It is available in two different packages, is easy to install and handle, and is suitable for a variety of applications in consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, medical and telecom applications.

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