VC15MA0340KBA Circuit Protection

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TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor) and MOV (Metal Oxide Varistor) are integral components widely used for the protection of electronic equipment against transient overvoltage and surges. Among the range of available components, a common product TVS - Varistors, Movs is theVC15MA0340KBA. This article outlines the application field and working principle of the VC15MA0340KBA.

The VC15MA0340KBA is widely used in automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial applications, because of its superior characteristics such as good common-mode noise suppression, fast response time, and high surge capability. It is designed for protection of sensitive circuits from ESD, transient overvoltage, and line transients (such as electrostatic discharge, contact discharges, and conducted surges).

The VC15MA0340KBA can operate in temperatures ranging from -40°C to +125°C. Its rated voltage is 15kV, with a surge rating of 400A peak, and a peak pulse power of 8kW. It is designed to protect up to 8 input/output line combinations, as well as a single line. The device is usually installed in series with the protected circuit, and its clamping voltage is adjustable by controlling the current in the device.

The VC15MA0340KBA uses a varistor made of metal oxide semiconductor material. This material has a non-linear voltage-current characteristic, and is able to shunt high currents when the applied voltage is enough to break down the varistor. The voltage that triggers the breakdown of the varistor is known as the \'clamping voltage\'. The clamping voltage of the VC15MA0340KBA is adjustable by controlling the current in the device. When the voltage across the device exceeds the clamping voltage, a large surge of current will flow through the device, thus limiting the voltage on the protected circuit. The clamping voltage is determined by the manufacturer and is adjusted according to the specific application requirements.

The application field and working principle of the VC15MA0340KBA is well covered in this article. This device can be widely used in automotive, consumer electronics, and industrial applications for protection of sensitive circuits from ESD, transient overvoltage, and line transients. Its rated voltage is 15kV, with a surge rating of 400A peak, and a peak pulse power of 8kW. The clamping voltage is adjustable by controlling the current in the device, according to the specific application requirements. The VC15MA0340KBA is a valuable component for protection of electronic equipment against transient overvoltage and surge.

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