VLIN26A1-03GHE3-18 Circuit Protection

TVS - Diodes, also known as transient voltage suppressors, are semiconductor transistors intended to protect electrical equipment from high voltage spikes or electrical transients. The VLIN26A1-03GHE3-18 is an axial-leaded, metallized polyester TVS-Diodes, making them well-suited for numerous applications such as communication with data bus interfaces, circuit boards, electrical appliances and automotive electronics.

The VLIN26A1-03GHE is a high-reliability, bidirectional, surge-clamping TVS-Diode. The device is designed to protect sensitive electronics from voltage transients generated from overloaded power supplies, lighting and electrostatic discharge. The TVS-Diodes have a breakdown voltage of 18V, a clamp voltage of 36V and a surge current rating of 6A. The device is rated at 600W peak Pulse Power (tp=10/1000 us). The TVS-Diodes also offer fast response times, even at high pulse currents, making them an ideal choice for sensitive electronics.

The working principle of a TVS-Diode is fairly straightforward. The device is essentially a reverse-biased Zener diode, operating in avalanche breakdown. When the voltage increases beyond the critical breakdown voltage, known as the Zener voltage, the device conducts current in the opposite direction, thus limiting the voltage. This process is known as surge clamping, and is what makes the device so effective in protecting sensitive electronics from surges in power and voltage.

The VLIN26A1-03GHE3-18 is an ideal device for protecting a wide variety of applications such as computers, gaming consoles, video starters and digital media equipment. The device can also be used as a voltage regulator for communication interfaces and power supply circuits. The device can also be used to protect automotive electronics and can help protect against short circuit failures. As a result, this device is the perfect choice for protecting sensitive equipment from voltage transients and spikes.

In summary, the VLIN26A1-03GHE3-18 is an axial-leaded, metallized polyester TVS-Diode that is well-suited for numerous applications such as communication with data bus interfaces, circuit boards, electrical appliances and automotive electronics. The device has a breakdown voltage of 18V, a clamp voltage of 36V, a surge current rating of 6A and is rated for 600W peak pulse power. Moreover, this device is ideal for protecting sensitive electronics from voltage transients generated from overloaded power supplies, lighting or electrostatic discharge.