SM6S13ATHE3/I

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TVS - Diodes are very important components of an electronic system. They protect the system from surges, transients and other electrical disturbances. The SM6S13ATHE3/I is one such device, and it is a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode. It is a 600W, 5.8V bidirectional ESD protection diode with low capacitance. It is designed for overvoltage protection of electronic circuits. This article will explain the application fields and working principle of the SM6S13ATHE3/I.

Application Fields

The SM6S13ATHE3/I offers excellent protection for a wide variety of application fields, including:

• Communication systems: The device is designed to protect communication systems against high energy surges or transients generated by electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical fast transients (EFT), lightning and other power induction sources.
• Computers and peripherals: The SM6S13ATHE3/I can also be used in computer and peripheral equipment where high-speed data transmission require protection from overvoltage transients.
• Consumer electronics: The SM6S13ATHE3/I can be used in various consumer electronics, such as televisions, DVD players, VCRs, digital cameras, cellular phones, and personal digital assistants.
• Industrial electronics: The device can also be used in industrial electronics such as meters, relays, and control panels.

The device can also be used in automotive applications.

Working Principle

The SM6S13ATHE3/I is a bidirectional ESD protection diode which operates by clamping to a preset voltage level. It has a low capacitance of 0.16pF, which ensures high-speed response to protect sensitive components from damage due to electrical transients or surges. The SM6S13ATHE3/I is designed to protect devices from overvoltage transients in the normal operating range of 0-5.8V. When the input voltage exceeds this range, the device will activate and divert the excess current away from the protected circuit. In this way, it provides protection up to 600W.

When operating at high temperature, the device will fail in an open-circuit condition and the circuit will remain protected from the overvoltage transient. After cooling, the SM6S13ATHE3/I will recover its initial characteristics, allowing the circuit to return to normal operation.

Conclusion

The SM6S13ATHE3/I is a 600W, 5.8V bidirectional ESD protection diode designed for overvoltage protection of electronic circuits. It offers excellent protection for a wide variety of application fields, including communication systems, computers and peripherals, consumer electronics, and industrial electronics. The device operates by clamping to a preset voltage level to provide protection up to 600W. It has a low capacitance of 0.16pF which ensures high-speed response to protect the circuit. The SM6S13ATHE3/I is a reliable solution for circuit protection applications.

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