MXLPLAD18KP160CA

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Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes (TVS - Diodes) have become an essential part in protecting electrical circuits and components from voltage transients and ESD (electrostatic discharge). In general, TVS devices are employed to clamp and divert transients away from sensitive circuits thereby reducing their vulnerability to damage.

MXLPLAD18KP160CA is a bi-directional TVS diode, specifically designed for circuit protection against ESD and transient voltage spikes. The device can protect two lines with power up to 18kV and up to 160A per line. The MXLPLAD18KP160CA consists of two avalanche breakdown diodes connected in parallel to provide protection against both positive and negative voltage spikes.

MXLPLAD18KP160CA is used in a wide variety of application fields, such as consumer electronic, automotive, industrial control, computing, and communication systems, as well as other application scenarios where ESD and transient protection is of upmost importance. In consumer electronics, MXLPLAD18KP160CA is capable of withstanding up to 18kV of ESD, making them suitable for providing superior protection from ESD for devices like mobile phones, tablets, and digital cameras.

The working principle of MXLPLAD18KP160CA is based on reverse-bias Avalanche Breakdown. When voltage is applied to the device, electrons are accelerated to the junction, which, when reaching a sufficient energy, create additional electron-hole pair and create an avalanche breakdown. As the electrons avalanche, the capacitance increases, which acts like a clamping mechanism that significantly reduces peak voltage. This effectively limits the voltage at the junction to the peak reverse voltage (PRV) of the diode.

MXLPLAD18KP160CA can be used in a variety of applications to provide protection from electrostatic discharge (ESD) and voltage transients. It has a wide operating voltage range, a fast response time, imposing low capacitance, and a low forward voltage drop. All these features make MXLPLAD18KP160CA an ideal device for protecting sensitive components and circuits from ESD and transient voltage damage.

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