MXSMCG120CA Circuit Protection

Due to market price fluctuations, if you need to purchase or consult the price. You can contact us or emial to us:   sales@allicdata.com

TVS-Diodes play an essential role in consumer electronic products, providing device protection against damaging electric over-voltage or short-circuits. The MXSMCG120CA series of TVS-Diodes manufactured by IXYS, Inc. are low-capacitance (0.2 pF), low-clamping voltage (6 V), and ultra-low capacitance (55 A) units designed to provide reliable protection to sensitive electronic circuits from transients, spikes, and surges.

These devices feature small-signal protection (ESD protection) and radio frequency interference (RFI) protection for system-level voltages below the breakdown voltage. They can be used in both AC and DC applications and provide a high level of protection against lightning (inrush) and electrostatic discharge (ESD).

The MXSMCG120CA TVS-Diodes are ideal for applications where structural size and power requirements are critical. These devices provide a simple, low-cost solution for circuit protection against transient overvoltage and are designed to meet the requirements of industrial, telecom, military, and consumer electronics.

The working principle of the Voltage Transient Suppression (TVS) diode is based on the creation of a parallel connection with the power supply system. The diode is connected in parallel with the supply voltage, and it operates such that when the supply current exceeds a certain level, the diode begins to conduct. This in turn provides a low impedance circuit, causing the supply current to be diverted and dissipated, thus preventing transient overvoltages from affecting the system operations.

The MXSMCG120CA devices feature integrated ESD protection and offer excellent surge/spike protection. The surge capability of the diode is typically rated in amperes (A) at a given peak pulse voltage (V). The rated peak pulse voltage is usually expressed as the positive pulse peak voltage. These devices are constructed using a Zener diode, which offers a high degree of reliability while providing excellent protection against damaging over-voltage transients.

As with all TVS-Diodes, the MXSMCG120CA series offers enhanced circuit protection. These devices are designed to offer a high degree of protection from over-voltages and ESD pulses, while minimizing system power consumption. The diode also provides immunity to electro-magnetic interference (EMI) and stray noise in order ensure the reliable operation of the system.

The MXSMCG120CA TVS-Diodes are suitable for a wide range of consumer electronic applications, including telecommunications, data communications, computers, and automotive. These devices provide reliable protection from overvoltage transients, ESD pulses, and RFI noise surges. The combination of low capacitance and low clamping voltage makes these devices ideal for low-power, high-sensitivity application. In addition, these devices are RoHS compliant and meet stringent industry requirements.

The specific data is subject to PDF, and the above content is for reference