MXSMLG48CAE3 Datasheet/PDFThe MXSMLG48CAE3 belongs to a type of protection diode known as a transient voltage suppressor (TVS). TVS diodes are used to suppress and absorb overvoltage conditions and surges that are damaging to electrical and electronic components. The MXSMLG48CAE3 is designed to protect sensitive electronic components from high-energy surge events or transients, and offers fast response times, high peak surge current, low stand-off voltages, and robust functionality.
Application Field
The MXSMLG48CAE3 is a high-performance TVS diode that offers enhanced surge protection for a wide range of consumer and industrial applications, including smart appliances, automotive electronics, medical equipment, intelligent lighting, industrial control, and many other types of sensitive, high-voltage systems. It is ideal for use in applications particularly sensitive to voltage transients and surge events, due to its robust thermal performance, power handling capability, and ultra-low clamping voltage.
The MXSMLG48CAE3 triodes are designed to withstand high energy surge events up to 26.7 volts, and can protect against high-energy transients of up to 2000 watts. The unique design of the MXSMLG48CAE3 makes it well-suited for applications that require both low-voltage protection and high-power-handled solutions. It is also capable of absorbing repetitive surges with fast response times, ensuring enhanced system protection.
Working Principle
The actual protection mechanism used by the MXSMLG48CAE3 takes place in several steps. When the device is exposed to a surge, it will first absorb some of the energy, but then the excess will be diverted away from the protected components. The direction of the diverted energy depends on the polarity of the surge. If it is a positive surge, then the current will be deflected from the protected components towards the ground. If the surge is negative, the current will be diverted to the supply side.
Once the surge has been absorbed and diverted, the excess voltage will be “clamped” within a fixed range (or “clamp voltage”). This clamp voltage level will remain until the surge subsides. The MXSMLG48CAE3 also offers improved thermal performance, as the heat generated during the protection mechanism can be effectively dissipated. This ensures that the device can operate in high-temperature environments without harm.
By relying on these basic protection principles, the MXSMLG48CAE3 offers superior protection for sensitive electronic components and systems. It is designed to protect against both high-energy surges and transients, and can limit the amount of damage and downtime caused by these events.