TP6KE20A Circuit Protection

Due to market price fluctuations, if you need to purchase or consult the price. You can contact us or emial to us:   sales@allicdata.com

TVS (transient voltage suppressor) diodes are semiconductor devices whose main purpose is to provide transient protection to electrical circuits from high power voltage surges. The TP6KE20A is a unidirectional, zero-clamping transient voltage suppressor diode rated at 6.5 kW, suitable for high-performance applications, such as microwave ovens, computers, communication equipment, industrial equipment, and power supplies.

The applications of the TP6KE20A can be broadly categorized into three grops: power supply protection, signal line protection, and peripheral component protection. It is the perfect choice for applications that require a low standby current while offering a high response rate to transient surge voltages. The device can perform efficiently both with AC line-to-ground and DC line-to-ground transient protection.

The working principle of the TP6KE20A is quite simple. When a surge or transient voltage over 6.5 kW appears on the power circuit, the device responds by diverting the excess electrical energy impulsively onto the bypass capacitor, thus limiting the peak voltage to a safe level and protecting the power circuit. This device utilizes a unique design consisting of an integrated avalanche diode and a series protection diode in a single package. This ensures that the device can respond to surge conditions in a fraction of a second, providing a reliable and robust protection against power transients.

The TP6KE20A also features a fail-safe protection that is triggered when the normal operating voltage exceeds 6.5 kW due to a short circuit or overload. This feature ensures that the device remains protected against further over-voltage in the event of a fault, and that the output voltage remains within the safe operating limits of the equipment it is protecting.

In conclusion, the TP6KE20A is a rugged, reliable and high-performance transient voltage suppressor diode that can provide an effective and robust protection to electrical circuits from high power voltage surges. It is ideal for use in power supply protection, signal line protection and peripheral component protection applications, where it ensures a fast response rate to transient surge voltages, low standby current, and fail-safe protection.

The specific data is subject to PDF, and the above content is for reference