P4KE180AHR0G

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TVS diodes are a special type of diode designed to protect against voltage surges. The P4KE180AHR0G is one such diode, made to protect against surges of up to 180V. It has a peak pulse power of 800 Watts, and a stand-off voltage of 180V.

The P4KE180AHR0G is a silicon avalanche diode, which is a type of diode where the electrons are accelerated by an electric field, basically a tunnel diode. It can withstand high voltages, and is designed to clamp down on short impulses of voltage beyond a certain voltage level. When triggered, the avalanche diode will act as a shunt, limiting the current below the level that an electronic device can handle.

The main application for the P4KE180AHR0G lies in power line protection, and any electronic devices connected to the mains electricity, such as computers and consumer electronics. It is often used as a stand-alone diode, placed directly between the power line and the device, offering direct protection. In more complex applications, it is combined with other protective components in designed circuits which offer better protection against voltage overload.

The P4KE180AHR0G’s working principle is simple. It has a stand-off voltage, which is the voltage above which it will be triggered. In this case, the stand-off voltage is 180V, above which it will clamp down the voltage and move it back to the specified voltage. Since the current is limited by the diode itself, the surge is brought to an end with little to no damage to the device being protected.

Another important working principle of the P4KE180AHR0G is that it causes no additional losses when it operates. This is thanks to the low internal resistance of the diode, which ensures that all of the excess energy is dissipated and not carried over to the connected device. This makes the P4KE180AHR0G diode an ideal choice for power line protection.

In conclusion, the P4KE180AHR0G is a special type of avalanche diode designed to protect against voltage surges of up to 180V. Its main application is in power line protection, and it works by clamping the voltage back down to a specified level when the voltage level exceeds the stand-off voltage. With its low internal resistance, it ensures that no additional losses are incurred when it operates, making the P4KE180AHR0G a dependable and reliable choice for power line protection.

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