ZEN056V260A16CE Circuit Protection

Mixed technology holds an important role in various industrial sectors, and is widely used in the application of TVS (Transient Voltage Suppression). The ZEN056V260A16CE is a high performance Si-Diode, designed specifically for such TVS applications. This diode is an innovative schottky-SiDiode, that combines the best of both technologies. The ZEN056V260A16CE offers improved performance and robustness, while providing extra protection and increasing system reliability.

The ZEN056V260A16CE has an essential role in the protection of voltage sensitive parts of the circuit, or system as a whole. Its semiconductor elements absorb incoming damaging currents which could otherwise create short circuits, damage the system or cause component failure. This is achieved by the diode’s ability to withstand voltages up to 260 volts, while operating at a low forward voltage drop. That way it will never be overdriven, meaning that the circuit remains protected even under extreme conditions. This also makes the ZEN056V260A16CE suitable for use in environments with high temperature. For example it has been tested to operate up to 150ºC junction temperature, with maximum leakage current of 100µA, at voltage of 85V.

In addition to its superior current protection, the ZEN056V260A16CE also provides protection against ESD. Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) is an electrical shock which occurs when two electrically charged objects touch, and as a result a large current flows through the system’s components. This current can damage these components, or create some unexpected behavior. To prevent this, most semiconductor diodes have an ESD rating. The ZEN056V260A16CE has Class 2 ESD-protection, meaning it can withstand electrical shocks up to 200 volts.

The ZEN056V260A16CE is an ideal choice for glass-to-metal sealed diodes. These diodes are used to provide extra protection in applications such as automotive, telecommunication and other industrial sectors. The low on-state voltage drop offered by the ZEN056V260A16CE, as well as its wide operating range, make it suitable for both high and low frequency applications. The ZEN056V260A16CE’s robustness makes it an excellent choice for areas such as mobile communications, which require diodes to withstand significant voltage fluctuations.

To sum up, the ZEN056V260A16CE is an ideal diode for protection in applications which require transient voltage suppression. It combines the best of both technologies, Schottky and Si, resulting in superior performance. The ZEN056V260A16CE’s wide voltage range and robust construction make it suitable for use in a wide variety of industrial environments, ranging from automotive and telecommunications sectors, to glass-to-metal sealed diodes, and anything in between.