SMP36A-M3/84A Circuit Protection

TVS - Diodes form one of the most fundamental elements of modern electronic circuits, providing protection against electrical surges and overvoltage conditions. SMP36A-M3/84A is an example of a TVS-Diode specifically designed to provide surge overvoltage protection on the automotive, industrial, and telecom markets.

The SMP36A-M3/84A is a low leakage TVS-Diode designed for use with board mounted safety elements in automotive electronic control systems. It has a reverse stand-off voltage of 35V and a peak pulse power of 300W. The device is designed to provide protection from overvoltage events on high-speed buses such as CAN, LIN, and USB up to 3.3V, meaning that the device can be used to protect all data lines in a typical automotive interface. In addition, the device is designed with an ultra-thin package which makes the device ideal for space-constrained applications.

The SMP36A-M3/84A is a unidirectional TVS-Diode which operates by utilizing a silicon avalanche junction. This junction consists of two heavily doped source and drain sections which are separated by a very thin section of lightly doped silicon. When an overvoltage event occurs, this thin layer of silicon is quickly overwhelmed by the uncontrolled flow of current, producing an avalanche effect and rapidly turning the diode from an open to a closed circuit state. This process, known as "avalanche breakdown," is fast and efficient and is what makes the SMP36A-M3/84A such an effect way to protect electronics from overvoltage events.

The SMP36A-M3/84A also offers a variety of features that make it an ideal choice of TVS-Diode for the automotive, industrial, and telecom markets. Its low leakage makes it suitable for use in switching regulators and power supply applications, while its ultra-thin package makes it an ideal choice for space-constrained applications. In addition, its efficient protection from overvoltage events makes it an invaluable addition to any automotive electronic control system.

The SMP36A-M3/84A is an excellent example of a modern TVS-Diode which is specifically designed for use in the automotive, industrial, and telecom markets. Its low leakage, ultra-thin package, and efficient protection from overvoltage events make it the ideal choice for a variety of applications. As such, it is an invaluable addition to any electronic system which requires protection from overvoltage events.