SMAJ60C

TVS - Diodes

The SMAJ60C is an uni-directional TVS diode designed for protecting sensitive equipment against electrical overstress in poorly controlled power environments. The diode package is a robust surface mount design with a variety of mounting and handling options. It is an ideal choice for high-power applications due to its exceptional voltage and current capability.

Features

• High surge capability: 600W (10/1000 μs)
• High-current capability: 6A
• Low capacitance: 2.2pF
• Ultra-low leakage current: 0.5μA @ 6V
• Operating voltage: 6V to 60V
• Fast reaction time: 10nS
• Variety of mounting and handling options

Application Field and Working Principle

The SMAJ60C is an ideal choice for high-power applications due to its exceptional voltage and current capability and is suitable for a wide range of applications. It is typically used in automotive, industrial, and other power-Electronic equipment, including applications such as UPS systems, Automotive Batteries, Telecom equipment, Data-processing equipment, Motor Drive, and Lightning protection.

The SMAJ60C is a uni-directional TVS device meaning that it only conducts current in one direction. It is composed of a metal-oxide varistor core connected with two electrodes. The varistor core is made from a specific ceramic material that has a very high resistance at low voltages and a very low resistance at higher voltages. When a voltage exceeds the TVS diode’s breakdown voltage, the varistor core will become conductive and start to conduct current, thus dissipating the excessive energy that would otherwise damage the circuit.

The SMAJ60C also has an effective full-surface contact electrode design, which significantly increases its surge capability for a much better protection and greater reliability. In addition, the device features an ultra-low leakage current of 0.5μA @ 6V to ensure that the protected circuit remains undamaged and reliable. Furthermore, the device has a very low capacitance of only 2.2pF, which helps reduce interference in high-frequency applications.

Conclusion

In conclusion, the SMAJ60C is an ideal choice for high-power applications due to its exceptional voltage and current capability. It can provide reliable protection against electrical overstress in a variety of applications due to its high surge capability, fast reaction time, and low capacitance. It is an excellent choice for protecting sensitive equipment against ESD and other transients.