SA14C-E3/54

TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor) diodes can be used to protect sensitive electronic equipment from high voltage transients generated by electrostatic discharges, inductive switching, or other electrical overstress conditions. The SA14C-E3/54 TVS diode is a surface-mount, unidirectional device designed to protect against overvoltage transients. It is suitable for a range of applications, such as data line protection, AC and DC power line protection, and a variety of automotive applications.

Application Fields

The SA14C-E3/54 TVS diode is designed for a wide range of applications, including but not limited to automotive ECUs, power supplies and controllers, industrial control systems, computer- and communication-based systems, consumer electronics, and other circuit protection designs. It can also be used for ESD protection, surge protection, and lightning protection.

Working Principle

The SA14C-E3/54 TVS diode is a unidirectional device designed to provide protection against transient voltages. It is comprised of two main components: the diode, and the integrated circuit (IC). When a sudden overvoltage occurs, the diode switches from a reverse-biased state to a forward-biased state, allowing the overvoltage to travel through the diode and be discharged safely to ground. The integrated circuit monitors the current flowing through the diode and actuates the diode when the current exceeds the device’s breakdown threshold.

The SA14C-E3/54 has a peak reverse voltage of 600 V and a peak power dissipation rate of 500 W. It offers fast response time and a low leakage current, making it an ideal choice for protecting sensitive circuits from transient voltages. Furthermore, it is RoHS compliant and comes in a small, surface-mount package that is suitable for use in high density circuit boards.

In summary, the SA14C-E3/54 TVS diode is a unidirectional device designed for the protection of sensitive circuits from transient voltages. It is suitable for a wide range of applications, and offers fast response time, low leakage current, and a small, surface-mount package. Furthermore, it is RoHS compliant and cost-efficient. Thus, it is the perfect choice for circuit protection designs.