SMF13A-M3-08 Circuit Protection

Transient voltage suppressors (TVS) diodes are power and data line protection devices designed to protect against dangerous electrical surges from indirect lightning and other transient voltage events. The SMF13A-M3-08 is a unidirectional mini surface mount transil diode with a bidirectional protection capability. This device offers excellent protection from transient voltage surges, making it an ideal choice for a variety of applications.

The SMF13A-M3-08 has a wide range of working voltages, with an operating range of from 8 to 18 volts. This device also has an excellent peak off-state working voltage of up to 30 volts. It can withstand high energy spikes up to 7.5 kilovolts at 10 amps, making it capable of handling high-voltage transients. It has a wide operating temperature range of from -55 to 150oC, allowing for excellent flexibility in its application.

The SMF13A-M3-08 is an ideal solution for automotive, medical, railway, and industrial applications. It offers fast response time, ensuring the immediate protection of circuits or systems from overvoltage transients. It is also UL recognized, CE approved, and RoHS compliant, making it a safe and reliable device for a variety of applications.

The SMF13A-M3-08 works on the principle of the avalanche breakdown effect. This devices utilizes a very thin n-layer in the PN junction in order to create a region between the P and N layers where the electric field intensity is strong enough to break down the junction and conduct current. This currents reduces the voltage transient, thus protecting the circuit or system from unwanted surges.

In conclusion, the SMF13A-M3-08 is an excellent choice for protection against transients as it offers fast response time, wide operating voltage and temperature ranges, and excellent surge protection capabilities. It is a safe and reliable device for a variety of applications, making it an ideal choice for protection against transients.