VE17M00231K Datasheet/PDFThe VE17M00231K is a varistor with high surge voltage capability. The device is designed to provide protection for sensitive electronic components from transient voltage spikes. It is a surface mounted device (SMD) and comes in a small size, making it ideal for use in tight spaces. The VE17M00231K is suitable for use in a wide variety of applications, including home appliances, smartphones, and consumer electronics.
Applications
The VE17M00231K can be used in a variety of applications to protect sensitive equipment from transient voltage spikes. In consumer electronics applications, for example, it can be used as a protection device on the power input side of the internal circuitry, as well as on data side connections. In home appliances, it can be used as a protection device for motors and other rotating components from voltage spikes that could potentially damage the components. In addition, the VE17M00231K can also be used as a protection device for data lines in any system, providing additional protection for those systems from ESD events.
Working Principle
The VE17M00231K is a varistor, which is also known as a voltage-dependent resistor (VDR). The device works by limiting the voltage that is applied to it. The device consists of a semiconductor material sandwiched between two metals. When a voltage is applied to the device, the semiconductor material allows a certain amount of current to flow. This current is then limited by the resistance value of the device. The VE17M00231K is designed to provide protection up to a rated voltage level of 17V.
In addition to its voltage-limiting capability, the VE17M00231K also has the ability to absorb any excess transient energy that may occur during a voltage spike. This is accomplished through the use of metal oxide elements, which absorb the energy and dissipate it as heat. This allows the device to protect the sensitive components from voltage spikes while also maintaining a stable voltage level during normal operation.
Conclusion
The VE17M00231K is a varistor with high surge voltage capability, making it ideal for use in a variety of applications where it is necessary to protect sensitive components from voltage spikes. The device is a surface mounted device (SMD) and comes in a small size, making it ideal for use in tight spaces. The device works by limiting the voltage that is applied to it and through the use of metal oxide elements, which absorb excess transient energy and dissipate it as heat.