MXPLAD18KP40CAE3

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Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diodes are omnipresent semiconductor devices toward protecting vulnerable electronic circuits against transient voltage spark. The MXPLAD18KP40CAE3 is one of the popular TVS diodes in the electronic component market with its superior features.

This is a double-sided low-capacitance diode designed to provide protection against critical signal lines. The diode is not only capable of suppressing a high voltage, but also handling an extremely high surge current of 40 Amperes. Besides, the low-capacitance feature of 11pF ensures minimal signal distortion for signal integrity and increases the operating speed while suppressing transients.

The diode has low clamping voltage which is less than 20V and it is optimized to protect voltage sensitive devices from transients. The diode is capable of handling high peak pulse power ratings up to 18 Kilowatts which makes it suitable for broad range of applications in which a high amount of voltage pulse power is expected. The diode also offers fast response time at less than 1.0 ns. It can also operate at a blunt temperature range from -55℃ to 150℃.

The applications of MXPLAD18KP40CAE3 TVS diode extend in many electronic and electrical domains such as surveillance systems, instrumentation, Ethernet interface, automotive electronics, computers, communications, power supply, data networking, and consumer electronics. It found to be a useful device in consumer electronic applications toward safeguarding AC/DC adapter or printer against electrical overstress, sourcing current and discharging peak current pulses. The device also provides circuit protection to computer, telecommunication, and automotive circuits. It is also employed in industrial potential applications such as DCDDS interfaces, drawers, plus drive, and any other type of high-voltage components for circuit protection.

The working principle of the MXPLAD18KP40CAE3 diode is simple and worth mentioning. The device is designed to act as a clamp between an input voltage source and an output driver/load. Whenever overvoltage transients occur in the circuit, the diode immediately works as a voltage limiter and clamps the input source voltage to the level of the diode breakdown voltage. The circuit is thus, facilitated with no voltage drop, and avoids any electrical overstress on the electronic components or the electrical loads.

In conclusion, the MXPLAD18KP40CAE3 is a robust and cleverly designed double-sided TVS diode with versatile applications in saving vulnerable electronics and electrical appliances from damaging transients.

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