P4KE180CA-E3/73 Circuit Protection

TVS diodes are an essential part of any protection system. The P4KE180CA-E3/73 is a particularly essential component in the protection of circuits from voltage shocks and surges. It is specially designed for high speed and efficient protection by suppressing voltage spikes of up to 600W peak pulse power (55.5A, 10/1000 microseconds).

The P4KE180CA-E3/73 belongs to the TVS diode family of devices, which provide fast response times and low clamping ratios in response to overvoltage faults. The diode is capable of handling peak load pulses of 10/1000 microseconds up to 600W. Its dual-high speed, dual-clamp networks function as both protectors and switches.

The device contains a series of integrated rectifying diodes which conduct the current when the protection voltage is exceeded. The diodes, in combination with the integrated Zener diode, protect the device from overvoltage and surges. The low impedance of the internal elements and the low Forward voltage of the diodes result in a low clamping ratio.

The cross Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection works by discharging energy to the ground when the P4KE180CA-E3/73 is exposed to ESD pulses. The device has various protection levels up to 15kV, exceeding protection levels for many other ESD protection devices. The low impedance of the device also helps to protect against EFT (electrical fast transient) and surge protection.

The P4KE180CA-E3/73 is in a 2-pin SOD-323 package which enables it to fit into small and compact systems. The ESD protection ensures the device can be integrated into system designs to protect against overvoltage damage. The P4KE180CA-E3/73 is suitable for a range of applications, including automotive and industrial systems, notebook computers and smartphones, medical instrumentation, set-top boxes, networking and communications, and consumer electronics.

In summary, the P4KE180CA-E3/73 is a TVS diode which can withstand up to 600W of peak power. It offers a fast response time with low clamping ratios to protect against electrical overvoltage damage. It is suitable for a variety of applications; most notably automotive, industrial, medical, communications and consumer electronics. The device also offers an integrated cross ESD protection level of up to 15kV, in order to guard against a number of electrical fast transients and surges.