MXP5KE6.5CA

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TVS (transient voltage suppressor) diodes are special types of protection devices that are designed to provide surge protection from transient voltages. The MXP5KE6.5CA is one such device typically used to protect sensitive electronic components inside a variety of systems from voltage transients caused by external events, such as lightning strikes, power surge, and utility overload.

This particular device is an axial-leaded overvoltage protection diode packaged in a hermetically sealed, metal-flake ceramic DO-204AC (SMC) package. It is a bidirectional, unidirectional, silicon avalanche technology. The maximum peak pulse power dissipation of the MXP5KE6.5CA is 5.5 kilowatts (KW) and maximum clamping voltage is 6.5 volts (V). It is designed for use in surface mount application and operated over an operating temperature range of -55 to +175°C.

The primary application field of the MXP5KE6.5CA is in the telecommunications and automotive industries, where a high level of surge protection is essential. Its hermetically sealed package and wide operation temperature range make it attractive for use in these industries. But the device can be used in a variety of other applications, including those where the level of transient voltage protection is not quite as intense but still desirable. These include consumer electronics, medical equipment, computer peripheral equipment, and any system that is important enough to require reliable surge protection.

The MXP5KE6.5CA operates on the basic principle of avalanche breakdown. The diode is designed to break down when the voltage across it exceeds a certain level, thus providing an effective surge protection to components on the other side of the diode. The level of voltage at which the diode breaks down is determined by the amount of reverse bias current applied to the diode, which is typically in the range of 1.2 to 3 amperes (A).

When the voltage across the diode exceeds the predetermined avalanche breakdown voltage, the diode enters an avalanche breakdown state, causing the voltage across it to reduce and the current through it to suddenly increase. This sudden increase in current through the diode acts as a protective mechanism by providing a path for the transient current to safely pass, away from critical components in the system, and is the primary source of the device\'s surge protection capability.

The MXP5KE6.5CA offers superior surge protection due to its high peak pulse power dissipation and wide operating temperature range. This makes it the perfect solution for applications demanding reliable surge protection. It is also one of the few TVS diodes available in an SMC package, making it suitable for more compact, surface-mount applications.

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