SMBJ10CA M4G

TVS - Diodes are a kind of junction diodes, designed to suppress electrical transients and non-residential electrical disturbances. The SMBJ10CA M4G is a transient voltage suppression device from the TVS-Diodes series.

This device is engineered to protect components, such as integrated circuits, from damaging voltage transients that can occur due to electrical shocks, switching surges, or opening and closing of circuit lines. It is also capable of responding to lightning-induced fault currents. To better understand the application field and working principle of the SMBJ10CA M4G, it is necessary to know some details about its features and electrical characteristics.

The SMBJ10CA M4G is a diode for surge suppression in two-terminal applications. It has a peak pulse current of 1,000 amperes maximum, and breakdown voltage of 10.3 volts. This device has an operating temperature range of -65 to +175 degrees Celsius, and a storage temperature of -50 to +150 degrees Celsius. It also has a capacitance value of 50pF.

The SMBJ10CA M4G works in the following way. During normal operation (without a fault current), the diode does not conduct current. When a transient voltage, or surge, occurs, the reverse junction voltage rises to the breakover voltage of the diode. This causes a surge current to flow through the diode from its anode to its cathode. The surge current is then diverted away from the device; meanwhile, the surge voltage is dissipated to ground.

The SMBJ10CA M4G is mainly used for the protection of circuits against transient voltages and in industrial applications such as motor controllers, power convertors and UPS systems. In addition, this device is also used in automotive systems to reduce spark damage in fuel systems and to improve the reliability of electrical systems.

To conclude, the SMBJ10CA M4G is a transient voltage surge suppression device belonging to the TVS-Diodes series. This device is designed to provide protection against transient voltages; it has low capacitance, a breakdown voltage of 10.3 volts, and a peak pulse current of 1,000 amperes maximum. The device is mainly used for the protection of circuits in industrial and automotive applications, thanks to its ability to reduce spark damage and improve the reliability of electrical systems.