SMTY18AM Circuit Protection

Series:	SMTY, Transky™
Packaging:	Tape & Reel (TR)
Lead Free Status / RoHS Status:	--
Part Status:	Obsolete
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL):	--
Type:	Zener
Unidirectional Channels:	1
Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ):	16V
Voltage - Breakdown (Min):	--
Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp:	20V
Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs):	1A (8/20µs)
Power - Peak Pulse:	400W
Power Line Protection:	No
Applications:	General Purpose
Capacitance @ Frequency:	--
Operating Temperature:	--
Mounting Type:	Surface Mount
Package / Case:	DO-216AA
Supplier Device Package:	DO-216AA
Base Part Number:	SMTY

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SMTY18AM TVS - Diodes application field and working principle

TVS -Diodes are a type of electronics component that is used to protect a circuit from overvoltage conditions or from harmful transient voltages (also known as ESD pulses). The SMTY18AM, shorthand for 22 to 200 V transient voltage suppressor, is one such component. In this article, we will discuss the application field and working principle underlying the SMTY18AM.The SMTY18AM is designed to protect sensitive electronics from the harmful and destructive effects of electrostatic discharges (ESDs). It is suitable for use in a wide variety of consumer electronic devices, including computers, smartphones, gaming consoles, and medical devices. Since the SMTY18AM is a unidirectional (one-way) device, it can be used to protect against ESD pulses travelling in one specific direction.The working principle behind the SMTY18AM is relatively simple. When the device is placed in a circuit, it remains in its non-conductive state until a voltage higher than the rated Voltage Breakdown (V BD ) is applied. If a voltage higher than the rated V BD is applied, the device then begins to conduct, and the excess current is dissipated as heat. This helps to protect the sensitive components in the circuit from the harmful effects of transient voltages or ESD pulses.The SMTY18AM is constructed of two layers, a PN junction between them, and a base metal contact. The PN junction is designed to maximise the voltage breakdown of the device, ensuring that it can safely dissipate the excess electricity. The base metal contact is designed to ensure a reliable connection between the device and the circuit.The SMTY18AM is considered reliable and robust due to its low clamping voltage, fast response time, and wide operating temperature range. It is also highly durable, becoming increasingly resistant to voltage surges as it ages.In summary, the SMTY18AM is a unidirectional device designed to protect sensitive electronics from the harmful effects of electrostatic discharges and transient voltages. It is constructed of two layers, a PN junction, and a base metal contact and is known for its low clamping voltage, fast response time, and wide operating temperature range. This makes it suitable for a wide variety of consumer electronics and helps to ensure that it will provide reliable protection for many years to come.

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