SMF5.0A-T13 Circuit Protection

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TVS Diodes, or Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes, are used in the protection of equipment and systems from electrical transients. A Transient Voltage Suppression Diode, or TVS diode, is a specialized diode that acts like a voltage-controlled switch for reactive power. As the voltage across its anode-cathode increases, the device begins to conduct current through it, limiting the total transient voltage. SMF5.0A-T13 is one of the most popular TVS diodes used in various applications.

The SMF5.0A-T13 TVS Diode is part of the Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) catalog from General Semiconductor and is available in the popular SOD323 package. This device has an operating temperature range of -65°C to +175°C and is available in various voltage products up to 5.0V.

The SMF5.0A-T13 is designed specifically to protect systems from transients caused by external events like lightning strikes or power surges, as well as those induced by electrostatic discharge (ESD) or wiring faults within the application. It offers 500W peak pulse power and is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for use in applications such as automotive, industrial and consumer.

The SMF5.0A-T13\'s working principle is quite simple. As the voltage across its anode-cathode increases, it begins to conduct current through it, limiting the total transient voltage. This process is referred to as clamping and is the primary mechanism for protection. The device only begins switching when the voltage of the transient is greater than the peak pulse power rating.

The SMF5.0A-T13 has several features that make it the perfect device for various applications. It offers low clamping voltage, fast response time, tight tolerances for breakdown voltage, and excellent surge protection. It also has a small package size and is RoHS compliant.

The SMF5.0A-T13 can be used in a range of applications including automotive, industrial and consumer. In automotive applications, it can be used to protect systems from malicious or accidental voltage transients caused by events like lightning strikes or power surges. It can also protect systems from electrostatic discharge and wiring faults. In industrial applications, it can be used to protect industrial equipment from voltage transients caused by electrical noise. In consumer applications, it can be used to protect household electronics from voltage transients caused by power surges in the home.

The SMF5.0A-T13 offers excellent protection against transients and is well-suited for a variety of applications. With its low clamping voltage, fast response time and tight tolerances for breakdown voltage, this device is the perfect choice for many applications.

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