SMP17A-M3/85A Circuit Protection

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TVS diodes are electronic components used in many applications, ranging from medical to industrial use. The SMP17A-M3/85A is a TVS diode designed for surge protection in frequencies up to 170MHz. It is a low-capacitance transient voltage suppressor diode suitable for use in protection of low-voltage data lines in various communication systems.

This TVS diode features excellent thermal stability and low capacitance values. Its fast response speed and tight dry circuit withstand transient voltage load up to 20A. The SMP17A-M3/85A offers multi-level protective environments. The diode can be used with both AC and DC power supplies, and it is designed to ensure protection from high over-voltages.

The SMP17A-M3/85A diode provides application fields in various industrial, medical, and communication systems. In medical systems, the TVS diode can be used to protect delicate circuits from over-voltages. This diode can also be used in industrial control systems where it can protect motors, relays, and other electrical components that may be exposed to over-voltages. With communication systems, this diode is perfect for protecting telecommunication lines from surges that are caused by external sources.

The working principle of the SMP17A-M3/85A is based on its suppression of voltage spikes by diverting the current away from the protected area. It offers fast response, good surge capability, and tight dry-circuit characteristics. This diode uses a special dynamic construction to limit the power dissipation during an over-voltage surge. In other words, the TVS diode allows a current to pass through it until it reaches a certain voltage level. When the voltage reaches a predetermined level, the diode will begin to clamp the current and divert it away from the protected device.

In summary, the SMP17A-M3/85A diode is a low-capacitance transient voltage suppressor diode suitable for use in various application fields. It offers excellent thermal stability and low capacitance values. The fast response speed of the device, combined with its tight dry circuit, ensures that it can protect delicate circuits from over-voltages. This diode uses a specialized dynamic construction to limit the power dissipation during an over-voltage surge and will clamp the current and divert it away from the protected device when the voltage reaches a predetermined level.

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