PTVS6-380C-TH

TVS - Diodes

Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diodes are components used to limit the voltage that can be obtained from its source, thus protecting electric circuits from unwanted overvoltages. TVS diodes are especially effective at providing protection against voltage spikes and surges, because they are specifically designed to rapidly clamp high-voltage transients, dissipating the transient energy as heat. That is why, these components have become invaluable for protecting electronic circuits from electrostatic discharges (ESD) and overvoltage.

Due to their clamping effectiveness and fast reaction time, TVS diodes have been widely used in applications such as: automotive electronics, industrial electronics, computing/communication systems, telecommunications, LED devices and others.

The PTVS6-380C-TH is an advanced and very efficient discrete unidirectional TVS Diode designed to protect against over-voltages. It is constructed using a very effective Zener diode as the core element. The PTVS6-380C-TH features excellent clamping performance and possesses a breakdown voltage of 680 V, very low capacitance and very low leakage current. It is capable of providing an effective and reliable protection against transients of up to 2 kV peak, allowing it to be used in a wide range of applications. Furthermore, this component is highly resistant to high humidity and different environmental factors, such as dust, heat, cold and moisture.

The working principle behind the PTVS6-380C-TH is simple: when a voltage transient reaches a voltage greater than the breakdown voltage (in this case, 680 V), the Zener Diode starts conducting, thus rapidly clamping down the transient and dissipating the energy as heat. This is achieved owing to the combination of the Zener diode characteristics and the snapback voltage, which provides a fast response rate.

In summary, the PTVS6-380C-TH is a very effective Zener diode that provides reliable protection against over-voltages. Utilizing its Zener diode core, it effectively clamps voltage transients and dissipates the energy as heat, while exhibiting a very fast response rate.