TP5KP16A Circuit Protection

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TP5KP16A is a component from the family of Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes. It is designed to offer effective protection against transient voltage events, such as electrical fast transients, surges, over-voltage, or electro-static discharge (ESD). In many cases, TVS diodes are utilized to improve system reliability and reduce maintenance costs.

An understanding of the application field and working principle of the TP5KP16A is necessary in order to properly utilize it in a system.

Application field

The TP5KP16A is designed to be used in a variety of systems including personal computers, telecom and datacom systems, instrumentation, professional audio/video systems, automotive, and industrial electronic systems. It offers unidirectional solutions, capable of blocking the flow of current in one direction only, for overvoltage protection. It is also capable of providing bi-directional solutions, allowing for the current flow in both directions, for ESD protection.

The TP5KP16A can handle a surge of up to 5KW, meaning it is highly effective for systems that are likely to experience large surges. This makes it suitable for use in applications with high switching currents such as switching regulators.

Working Principle

The TP5KP16A employs TVS diode technology to suppress voltage transients. It is designed to sense voltage changes and react quickly to them, clamping the voltage to a safe level. This is done by increasing the conductivity of its junction between a positive and negative terminal in response to the voltage.

When the TP5KP16A is exposed to a transient, such as an ESD event or a surge, the voltage across its junction will exceed its clamping voltage. The component will then enter a conductive state, allowing the current to flow and clamping the voltage to a safe level. When the transient passes, the component automatically resets itself to its nonconductive state.

The TP5KP16A is designed to provide protection against ESD events up to 25kV, surges of up to 5KW, and over-voltage events of up to 16V. Additionally, the component is RoHS compliant, making it an attractive option for systems that need to comply with RoHS regulations.

Conclusion

In summary, the TP5KP16A is a component from the family of Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diodes. It is designed for use in a variety of systems such as telecom and datacom systems, instrumentation, professional audio/video systems, and automotive and industrial electronic systems. The component is capable of handling up to 5KW of surge, making it suitable for use in applications with high switching currents. Additionally, it offers protection against ESD events of up to 25kV, surges of up to 5KW, and over-voltage events of up to 16V. It is also RoHS compliant, making it a great option for systems that need to comply with RoHS regulations.

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