V172BB60

TVS (Transil Voltage Suppressor), MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) and V172BB60 are important components for protecting electrical and electronic equipments from overvoltage. They are commonly used in communication, security, automotive, power industry, etc. This article is trying to explain the application fields and working principles of V172BB60.

V172BB60 is a type of TVS diode, which is a three-terminal device that combines the special characteristics of a PN diode with a Zener diode to provide a very high surge capability. It has an epoxy molded plastic package with a 1kV peak pulse power rating. V172BB60 has a low breakdown voltage of 4.7V, a high peak pulse power rating of 1500 to 5000W, low capacitance, low leakage current and fast response time. The operating temperature ranges from -55°C to +150°C.

V172BB60 is widely used in components such as motor control systems, automotive lighting, power supply, solenoid valves, and ESD protection circuits. For example, V172BB60 can be used in automotive lighting systems to protect the LEDs and other electrical components from voltage surges caused by bad weather. In the motor control system, V172BB60 can be used to protect the motor control ICs against overvoltages due to motor operation.

The way V172BB60 works is by clamping the overvoltage and dissipating the power into the ground. When an overvoltage occurs, the device switches into a low impedance mode, clamping the voltage at a predefined level. Since the voltage is clamped at a low level, the power is dissipated into the ground instead of being forced through the electrical and electronic components, protecting them from damage.

In conclusion, V172BB60 is a type of TVS diode that is used in many electronic and electrical applications to provide surge protection. It has a low breakdown voltage, high peak pulse power rating, fast response time, and low capacitance and leakage current. V172BB60 is used in motor control systems, automotive lighting, power supplies and solenoid valves, among other applications. V172BB60 works by clamping the overvoltage and dissipating the power into the ground, protecting the components from overvoltage damage.