SMA6J16A-M3/61

SMA6J16A-M3/61 is a type of TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor) diodes developed by ON Semiconductor. It is designed to protect sensitive electronic components from over-voltage, lightning, and electrostatic discharge. The device has a low-clamping voltage, low leakage current, a fast response time, and is highly reliable.

SMA6J16A-M3/61 has a wide range of applications including industrial control, automotive, medical equipment, and portable electronic devices. It can be used to protect against voltage transients and surges such as electrostatic discharge(ESD), lightning, and other electric faults. The device is also used in circuits of switching power supply, high-frequency eqipments, and in circuits that need to reduce power reflection.

The operating principle of SMA6J16A-M3/61 is relatively simple. In normal conditions, no current flows through the device since the cathode and anode voltages are the same. When the anode is exposed to a surge or over-voltage, the voltage across the diode increases drastically, become larger than the breakdown voltage. At this point, the diode starts conducting current and dissipating the excess energy as heat. When the over-voltage condition is gone, the diode turns off and acts as an open circuit, protecting the connected circuitry from any further voltage transients.

SMA6J16A-M3/61 is an effective TVS diode to provide protection against transient voltages and surges. The device has a low-clamping voltage, low leakage current, a fast response time, and is highly reliable. Due to its wide range of applications, it can be used in different electronic equipment and is especially suitable to protect high-frequency circuits.