SM15T6V8AHE3/9AT Circuit Protection

TVS (transient voltage suppressor) diodes are able to detect, and quickly respond to, an increase in voltage that could damage equipment and cause it to malfunction. SM15T6V8AHE3/9AT is such a diode and it is designed to provide an efficient, fast and reliable protection to low and medium voltage systems. It works by clamping extremely high Voltages with a very low breakdown voltage, and within a short amount of time.

Application Field

SM15T6V8AHE3/9AT has wide application due to its high surge capability:

• Communication systems
• Industrial control systems
• Consumer Electronics
• Medical devices
• Power supplies and LED lighting control
• Security systems

Besides general applications, this diode is particularly suitable in the fields that require high over both high and low voltages, such as automotive and motor control.

Working Principle

SM15T6V8AHE3/9AT is able to respond to both positive and negative voltage spikes, and it works by diverting or clamping those high voltages away from sensitive components.

When the voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage, the diode will respond by diverting or clamping the voltage. The duration and strength of the clamping depends on the breakdown voltage, and the available capacitance at the device. SM15T6V8AHE3/9AT has a breakdown voltage of 6V, so it is suitable in protecting low voltage systems, or in cases where the peak voltage may exceed 6V, such as automotive and motor control applications.

The diode has a fast response time and a very low capacitance which makes it suitable for applications that require extremely fast response times.

Conclusion

SM15T6V8AHE3/9AT is a TVS (transient voltage suppressor) diode which is designed to protect low and medium voltage systems from high voltage spikes. This diode has a breakdown voltage of 6V, and it has a fast response time and a low capacitance, which makes it suitable for applications that require extremely fast protection. It has a wide application field, and it is especially suitable for automotive and motor control.