SMF9V0A-E3-18 Circuit Protection

TVS - Diodes

The SMF9V0A-E3-18 is type of Transient Voltage Suppressor Diode (TVS) that is designed to protect electronic components and circuits from voltage transients that can be caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical fast transients (EFT), and other forms of inductive spikes.

Application Field of SMF9V0A-E3-18

The SMF9V0A-E3-18 TVS Diode is often used in circuit protection applications such as circuit boards and other low voltage/low profile applications. It provides protection up to 900 Volts Peak. The SMF9V0A-E3-18 has a wide variety of uses in automotive, medical, communications, and computer applications in which it can provide effective protection.

Working Principle of SMF9V0A-E3-18

TVS Diodes operate by ‘clamping’ or limiting transient voltages to a safe value, hence the name. The SMF9V0A-E3-18 TVS Diode is triggered by a signal surge (electrostatic discharge, electrical fast transients, or other inductive spikes) that increases the current going through it. The diode then ‘clamps’ or limits the voltage to a safe level.

The SMF9V0A-E3-18 is designed with an avalanche diode that enables it to handle the rapid changes in current that can occur during an EMI/RFI transient event. A low junction-to-case capacitance and low capacitance-to-case helps to reduce the leakage current for better ESD protection. The TVS diode is also protected from shorts due to high reverse bias conditions due to its over reverse voltage protection and its low reverse leakage current.

Advantages of SMF9V0A-E3-18

The SMF9V0A-E3-18 TVS Diode provides numerous benefits due to its special features. It is small in size, making it suitable for small spaces and has a peak pulse power of 900 Watts, providing effective protection against voltage transients. The SMF9V0A-E3-18 also features an ultra low junction-to-case capacitance and high peak pulse current for improved performance. Additionally, the SMF9V0A-E3-18 has a low reverse leakage current and reverse bias range not normally found in TVS diodes.

The SMF9V0A-E3-18 TVS Diode is the perfect choice for applications requiring circuit protection against voltage transients. It offers benefits such as enhanced clamping and superior transient protection, making it a great choice for circuit protection in automotive, medical, communications, and computer applications.

Conclusion

The SMF9V0A-E3-18 is an excellent choice for providing effective protection from voltage transients and is ideal for low voltage/low profile applications. It has various features, such as an ultra-low junction-to-case capacitance, low capacitance-to-case, and peak pulse power of 900 Watts, providing circuit protection in automotive, medical, communications, and computer applications. The SMF9V0A-E3-18 is the perfect solution for circuit protection against voltage transients.