MXLUPT33E3 Circuit Protection

TVS – Diodes

The development of technology has made many electronic components advance towards consolidation. The MXLUPT33E3 is a component that consists of two products; a TVS diode and a Gas Discharge Tube (GDT) in one package. This component makes it possible to utilise the features of both systems, and it is highly popular in protecting sensitive circuits from transients due to its wide operation voltage range.

Application Field

The two main application fields of the MXLUPT33E3 comprises of devices used in consumer and computing electronics and also in larger industrial equipment. In computing electronics, the component is often used for protecting the high speed communication ICs from RF transients. In consumer electronics, the component is used for protecting against overvoltages and also for line-side protection in products such as cell phones, and printers.

In industrial equipment, the MXLUPT33E3 is used for a range of industrial applications that are sensitive to overvoltage or rapidly changing transients. In industrial sectors, the component provides significant improvements in the protection of expensive and sensitive equipment against transient voltage spikes. The component is popular in large scale DC/DC converters, energy meters, industrial AC/DC converters, etc.

Working Principle

The MXLUPT33E3 consists of two layer devices, the TVS and GDT, both of which operate efficiently together to protect the equipment from transients. The TVS diode is the first line of defence in reacting to the transient, and it is made up of two diodes and two resistors connected in series. It is configured to clamp the transient voltage to a certain level before it reaches the load or further sensitive devices. The GDT is the second line of defence and it is configured to absorb the transient pulse. This works in conjunction with the TVS diode, since the voltage that reaches the GDT stays below destructive levels.

The MXLUPT33E3 is extremely useful in protecting electrical systems from transients due to its wide operating voltage range, its compact size, and its ability to provide high levels of protection. Its operation is reliable and predictable, which makes it a highly sought-after component, especially in today’s world of converging electronics.