TGL41-24A-E3/96 Circuit Protection

A transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode, such as the TGL41-24A-E3/96, is a device used to protect sensitive electronic components from voltage transients, or spikes, generated by electrical disturbances such as electrostatic discharge (ESD). TVS diodes can also protect against the current that can be caused from high energy events such as lightning and electrical fault. The TGL41-24A-E3/96 has a clamping voltage of 24 volts, and a peak surge current rating of 600 Watts.

The TGL41-24A-E3/96 is applied in fields such as automotive and industrial electronics, as well as telecommunications. In automotive electronics, TVS diodes are used to protect diagnostic systems and other sensitive components from voltage spikes caused by ignition, load-dump, and reversed battery events. For industrial applications, TVS diodes protect against surges caused by welding, welding machines, and other industrial equipment. In telecommunications, these devices are used to protect against transceiver ESD and other power surges.

The TGL41-24A-E3/96 is a low capacitance bidirectional TVS diode, providing protection from both positive and negative transients. It has a working voltage of 24 volts and a peak surge current rating of 600 watts. The diode features a low dynamic resistance, which allows it to dissipate large amounts of energy quickly, while providing low clamping voltage during overvoltage conditions. This makes the TGL41-24A-E3/96 an ideal choice for the protection of sensitive loads.

The TGL41-24A-E3/96 operates according to a reverse-biased breakdown principle. In a normal circuit, the diode is in a reverse-biased state, with no current flow in either direction. When a voltage transient occurs, the diode will turn on, allowing current to flow in both directions. This forward bias current is absorbed by the diode, resulting in a low voltage drop across the diode, thus preventing the load from experiencing the full force of the voltage spike.

In addition to the TGL41-24A-E3/96, there are various other TVS diode devices available, with varying clamping voltages, peak current ratings, and dynamic resistances. Depending on the application and the required protection level, various types of TVS diodes can be used. Therefore, it is important for designers to select the appropriate TVS diode for their applications in order to ensure reliable protection of their circuit.