TGL41-15A-E3/97 Circuit Protection

TVS - Diodes

TVS (transient voltage suppressors) diodes are used in electronics and electrical engineering to protect electronic circuits and components from voltage transients induced by inductive loads. The TGL41-15A-E3/97 is a popular type of TVS diode that offers a high level of protection against transients. This type of diode is particularly useful for protecting sensitive electronics, such as data transmission equipment.

Application Field

The TGL41-15A-E3/97 is designed for use in high-voltage and high-density applications. It is ideally suited for protection against surges in high-voltage transmission systems, as well as back-up and emergency power systems. The diode also offers protection against lightning strikes and ESD (electrostatic discharge). The diode is effective when subjected to transients ranging from 150V to 5000V.

Working Principle

The TGL41-15A-E3/97 is an unidirectional diode that operates in a breakdown effect. When exposed to a transient overvoltage, the diode is triggered into conduction. This triggers a “clamping” action, reducing the associated peak voltage to a safe level. The diode is also capable of self-resetting, after the transient surge has passed. This is achieved by the diode’s built-in regeneration mechanism, which rapidly dissipates the excess energy stored in the junction.

Advantages

The TGL41-15A-E3/97 is a robust device offering excellent protection against overvoltages. It also features a low-clamping voltage and fast response time. The diode can also be used with very low clamping voltage, so that the protected device does not require a high number of bypass capacitors.

Conclusion

The TGL41-15A-E3/97 is a high performance TVS diode that is well suited for protection against transients in high voltage applications. Its fast response time and low clamping voltage makes it an ideal solution for a wide range of applications, and its self-resetting mechanism makes for reliable and efficient protection.