SMF9V0A-HE3-18 Circuit Protection

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TVS diodes are solid-state semiconductor devices specifically designed to protect today\'s sensitive electronics from transient voltage spikes, surges, and discharges. The SMF9V0A-HE3-18 series is a 3-Terminal bidirectional Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode designed and manufactured to protect sensitive components from voltage transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage events.

SMF9V0A-HE3-18 Application Field

The SMF9V0A-HE3-18 is a bidirectional TVS Diode that helps protect sensitive equipment from harsh electrical power surges and voltage spikes, making it ideal for applications that require transient voltage protection including computer, telecommunications, automotive, and industrial control systems. It also provides a powerful alternative to MOVs (metal-oxide varistors) as a transient voltage protection device in consumer electronics applications. The SMF9V0A-HE3-18 can be effectively used in applications where high in-rush current levels, fast response times and minimal overvoltage characteristics need to be minimized.

SMF9V0A-HE3-18 Working Principle

The bi-directional SMF9V0A-HE3-18 series diode is a solid-state device used for transient voltage suppression (TVS). It is designed to prevent damage to sensitive electronic components from electrical surges that are generated by lightning and other transient voltage events. The diode consists of a PN-junction diode with an integrated circuitry that ensures a fast situational response time.

When exposed to a transient voltage, the SMF9V0A-HE3-18 conducts a high-current pulse, up to a specified maximum. This in turn helps reduce the peak voltage of the transient event to a manageable level. During normal operation, the in-line current will not be high enough to trigger the diode, allowing it to remain open and not interfere with signal flow or other electronic components.

The diode\'s reverse leakage characteristics also provide additional protection against overvoltage events. This protection helps to ensure that the surge current stays within the protected equipment\'s design limitation. The SMF9V0A-HE3-18 also has an ultra-small footprint and reliable performance, making it ideal for high-density board designs.

Conclusion

The SMF9V0A-HE3-18 series transient voltage suppressor diode from NXP Semiconductors provides high-surge current protection for sensitive electronic components against lightning and other transient voltage surges. It has an ultra-small footprint, fast response time, and very low leakage current, making it an ideal protection solution for applications that require transient voltage protection. It is also cost-effective and efficient, making it a powerful alternative to MOVs.

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