TV15C161J-G Circuit Protection

TVS - Diodes, also known as Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes, are essential components when it comes to protecting electronic devices from overvoltage surges. The TV15C161J-G is a bidirectional bi-level device that provides common mode/surge protection and unidirectional overvoltage protection for various applications. Its low capacitance and low leakage current capabilities make it ideal for use in a variety of consumer, industrial, and automotive systems.

The TV15C161J-G is designed to provide protection against transient voltage events such as ESD (electrostatic discharge) surges, lightning strikes, and other high-energy surges. Its main function is to absorb the surge energy and divert it away from vulnerable components, thereby reducing the risk of permanent damage or system failure. The device\'s working principle is based on two key components: the body diode and the zinc oxide varistor.

The body diode is contained within the component\'s body and its purpose is to provide an easy path for an AC surge current to bypass the varistor. When the surge current exits the diode, it is diverted away from the protected modules via an external ground connection. The zinc oxide varistor is the other key component of the device. It is designed to absorb the surge energy and convert it from a high voltage, high frequency signal to a low voltage, low frequency signal.

The protection voltage of the TV15C161J-G is nominally seventeen volt, with a breakdown rating of fourteen volt at fifteen amperes. The highly efficient design of this component helps to reduce power losses and is capable of dissipating up to five hundred watts of peak transient power.

The TV15C161J-G is ideal for applications requiring a compact, maintenance-free, low cost and reliable component to protect against overvoltage/overcurrent transients. It is commonly used in consumer electronic systems such as TVs, audio systems, computers, cell phones, cameras, and other portable devices. It can also be used in industrial systems such as automotives, industrial automation, communications, and power systems.

In conclusion, the TV15C161J-G is an essential protection device used to protect vulnerable components from overvoltage transients. Its efficient design, low cost, and reliability make it an ideal solution for a variety of practical applications.