VS-VSKD166/16PBF

Diodes - Rectifiers - Arrays

The VS-VSKD166/16PBF is a diode array feature 16 unidirectional diode channels in series. The device is primarily used to protect against current surge and reverse polarity. This device is an excellent choice for applications such as protection against over-voltage, lighting protection of LED and AC/DC rectification.

Application Field

VS-VSKD166/16PBF diode array can provide overvoltage protection for the different applications such as control systems, network communication systems, power supplies and signal outputs. The device provides protection against EMI interference, which is arisen due to signal jumps and short circuits. Also, this device can be used as a safety protection for surge of overvoltage and reverse polarity.

This device is ideal for SMPS applications, as it helps to protect from induction, lightning and transients. The diode array is also used in lighting systems to rectify the AC current and convert it into DC current. This device is commonly employed to control the flow of current while providing overvoltage protection.

Working Principle

VS-VSKD166/16PBF can be reverse-connected to protect the equipment and system from over-voltage and reverse polarity. The device is a passive component that consists of 16 channels integrated into a single package. Each channel has two parallel diodes connected in series. When the input voltage is greater than the rated peak value, the diodes become forward bias and current flows through the diodes.

The working principle of this device enables it to protect the equipments and systems against voltage surges. When an over-voltage appears, current flows through the diodes and is diverted to the ground. In the case of reverse polarity, current is blocked from flowing. The device also offers effective suppression of EMI and RFI interference.

The VS-VSKD166/16PBF diode array also provides protection against short circuit and over-current conditions. This is achieved by activating the clamping diodes so that the current is limited to the desired value and diverted to the ground.

Conclusion

The VS-VSKD166/16PBF diode array is an important component to provide overvoltage and reverse polarity protection to control systems, network communication systems, power supplies and signal outputs. The device has two parallel diodes connected in series that enable current flow when overvoltage occurs and protect against reverse polarity. This device can also be used to control the flow of current while providing EMI and RFI suppression and protection against over-current and short circuit conditions.