SMBJ170CA-M3/5B

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Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes are designed to protect any electronic circuit from high-voltage transients such as electrostatic discharge and electrical overstress. The SMBJ170CA-M3/5B is a unidirectional, surface-mount device with an SMB package, designed for transient and ESD protection applications. It offers high surge current capability and low leakage current.

This device is mainly used to protect voltage sensitive components, such as in bus interfaces, driver circuits, personal computers, LCD display panels, TV receiver circuits, telecom boards, and Wi-Fi or wireless power transmissions. The SMBJ170CA-M3/5B can also be used in medical equipment and industrial and consumer applications.

The working principle of a TVS Diode is based on its reverse bias stress breakdown voltage. Its p-n junction surface is connected in reverse bias in a circuit. During normal operation, the applied voltage is below the clamping voltage and it remains in the reverse bias condition. But when a voltage spike occurs, it crosses the clamping voltage and triggers the TVS diode, allows it to conduct and clamp the voltage below its avalanche voltage.

The SMBJ170CA-M3/5B is a high-power transient voltage surge suppressor diode with peak pulse power up to 1.5KW. It has low clamping voltage of 170V, low leakage current of 0.5mA, and maximum surge current of 9.5A. It also has high-failure rate at the junction of 0.000001% and an operating temperature range of -55℃ to +150℃. Thus, the device is designed to protect sensitive circuits from destructive high voltage transients. The device also has an industry-standard SMBJ5-2 package, which is lead-free and RoHS compliant.

In conclusion, the SMBJ170CA-M3/5B is a unidirectional transient voltage suppressor diode, designed to protect circuits from high-voltage transients. Its low-clamping voltage, high-power capability, and the industry-standard SMBJ5-2 package make it suitable for a variety of applications, including bus interfaces, driver circuits, personal computers, LCD display panels, and wireless power transmissions. Moreover, its low leakage current, high surge current, and high-failure rate ensures its reliability in protecting circuits from high-voltage transients.

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