TP5KP13CA

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Abstract: TP5KP13CA is a TVS diode with 5KW peak pulse power rating, which features high temperature grade, bidirectional mount and ceramic tube packages. This article will describe the typical application field and working principle of TP5KP13CA.

I. Introduction

TP5KP13CA is a TVS diode with 5KW peak pulse power rating and 13V reverse stand-off voltage. The high temperature grade makes it suitable for various applications. The bidirectional mounting and ceramic tube packages provide excellent electrical characteristics for better performance. TP5KP13CA is suitable for various circuit board designs, as well as telecom, military, security and consumer applications.

II. Typical Application Field of TP5KP13CA

TP5KP13CA can be used in the following application field:

A. Automotive Electronics: TP5KP13CA is commonly used in automotive electronics, such as air conditioners and door locks. It is suitable for use in high-voltage protection circuits to prevent over-voltage and short-circuiting.

B. Telecommunication Equipments: TP5KP13CA performs protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and surge, and is used in various communication equipments, such as telephone, fax machines and internet related equipments.

C. Audio and Video Equipments:TP5KP13CA is used in audio and video equipments, such as CD, VCD and DVD players. It prevents over-voltage which may cause the equipment to malfunction.

D. Home Appliances: TP5KP13CA is applied in various kinds of home appliances, such as air conditioner, refrigerator, cookers, etc. It can provide both surge and ESD protection circuit.

III. Working Principle of TP5KP13CA

TP5KP13CA is a uni-directional or bi-directional TVS diode, which works in two different stages: conducting stage and non-conducting stage. During the conducting stage, the internal PN diode is forward biased and the devices is in conducting state. When the voltage exceeds the breakdown voltage, the device enters the non-conducting stage, and PN junction will be reverse biased, and the device will stop conducting any current.

In addition to the Zener breakdown mechanism, TP5KP13CA has a very low clamping voltage which is much lower than conventional surge suppression diodes. This is due to the PN junction breakdown protection and transient current reduction characteristics of the device.

The peak pulse power rating of TP5KP13CA is 5KW which means it can dissipate 5KW of power per pulse. It has an excellent transient thermal resistance, which makes it ideal for high power applications.

IV. Conclusion

TP5KP13CA is a TVS diode that can provides protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and surge. It is suitable for a wide range of applications such as automotive electronics, telecommunication equipment, audio and video equipments, and home appliances.

The working principle of TP5KP13CA is based on a Zener breakdown mechanism as well as a very low clamping voltage. The peak pulse power rating of the device is 5KW, and the excellent transient thermal resistance makes it suitable for high power applications.

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