VC080514A300DP Circuit Protection

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TVS devices, specifically Varistors, MOVs, are electronic components used in various industrial and consumer applications. They provide a very important form of surge protection by reducing or eliminating excessive voltages and currents, which can have a negative effect on any electronic device. The VC080514A300DP is one such device.

The VC080514A300DP is a small, linear, non-resettable, VDR (Voltage Dependent Resistor). It is made of a ceramic disc material such as Zinc Oxide, and its nominal discharge current is 300mA. This device is designed to guard against voltages well beyond the rated voltage (14V). It is DIP-compliant, meaning that it can be used in both leaded and surface mount applications, and is also compatible with through-hole applications.

The VC080514A300DP is typically used as a transient suppressor for things such as voltage transients, surges, and shorts in industrial and consumer applications. It helps to protect any electronic device it is connected to from any sudden voltage or current changes. When the voltage exceeds the device’s rated value, the device will absorb the energy and divert it away from the device it is connected to.

The VC080514A300DP does this by acting as a nonlinear parallel resistor. When the voltage across it reaches its rated range, an avalanche breakdown of the P/N junction takes place, causing current to flow; this is known as the Self-Retaining Avalanche Mode. When the voltage drops back below the rated range, it acts as an open circuit, thereby preventing any further voltage/current flow.

The VC080514A300DP also utilizes a metal oxide varistor (MOV) coating to further safeguard against any surges. This coating helps to reduce the di/dt (change in current over a given time period) rate. This decreases the risk of any overvoltage events, while still maintaining the rated voltage.

The real benefit of the VC080514A300DP is its ability to operate in temperatures ranging between -40°C and +85°C, making it ideal for use in a variety of high-temperature applications. It is also RoHS compliant, UL listed, and can handle up to 100A of peak impulse current.

In conclusion, the VC080514A300DP is a highly versatile device designed for a wide range of applications. It provides excellent voltage protection in both leaded and surface mount setups, and offers an impressive temperature range of -40°C and +85°C. With its MOV coating and UL listing, the VC080514A300DP is sure to provide efficient, reliable protection for any electronic device.

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