SMAJ200CA-TP Circuit Protection

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TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor) diodes are devices used to protect the sensitive electrical circuits from voltage spikes. SMAJ200CA-TP is one such type of TVS diode which is designed to protect circuits from voltage levels up to 200V. It is an electrostatic discharge (ESD) protected, bidirectional ESD protection diode with a peak pulse power rating of 600W as well as a DC power rating of 350mA. Specifically, it is a surface mount glass cartridge diode with a compact 2-pin (SMA) package.

The main application area of the SMAJ200CA-TP lies in protecting devices exposed to static electricity, lightning strikes as well as power supply transients. In fact, its bidirectional protection capability against both positive and negative impulses make it highly suitable for protecting electronic components from such voltages. These devices are mainly used for protecting I/O ports and ICs of portable electronic devices such as computers, cell phones, digital cameras and so forth. Its small package size and easy surface mount technology make it ideal for use in these devices due to limited space constraints.

The working principle of the SMAJ200CA-TP is fired on when exposed to an overvoltage condition above its working voltage. It can effectively absorb ESD pulses with widths of up to 6ns and height up to 200V. In other words, when it is presented with an over-voltage situation, the diode turns on and acts as a short circuit between two electrodes. This not only prevents the circuit from damage due to excess voltage, but also safe guards it from any kind of damage, as the device prevents any kind of current flow above that particular over-voltage condition.

The device also features positive temperature coefficient and low dynamic resistance while its junction capacitance remains very small at 6pf. Moreover, the SMAJ200CA-TP has very good surge capability due to its uniform wearout characteristics and high reliability. It is also RoHS and REACH compliant and is resistant to pulse ratio.

In conclusion, the SMAJ200CA-TP is a highly reliable, efficient and cost-effective solution for protecting sensitive electronic components from transient voltage spikes. Its small size and easy surface mount technology make it well-suited for numerous consumer electronics and other electronic applications. Furthermore, its ability to provide bidirectional protection against positive and negative impulses make it a favored choice for many circuit designs.

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