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Part RoHS Manufacturer Diode Type Terminal Position Terminal Form No. of Terminals Surface Mount Package Shape Package Body Material Working Test Current Config Nominal Reference Voltage Maximum Output Current Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Reverse Power Dissipation Maximum Forward Voltage (VF) Nominal Breakdown Voltage Maximum Reverse Recovery Time Technology Maximum Reverse Current No. of Elements Reverse Test Voltage Package Style (Meter) Sub-Category Maximum Voltage Tolerance Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage Maximum Operating Temperature Maximum Dynamic Impedance Minimum Operating Temperature Terminal Finish JESD-30 Code Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) Polarity Case Connection Qualification Maximum Power Dissipation Minimum Diode Capacitance Additional Features JEDEC-95 Code Maximum Clamping Voltage Minimum Breakdown Voltage Maximum Non Repetitive Peak Forward Current JESD-609 Code Maximum Time At Peak Reflow Temperature (s) Peak Reflow Temperature (C) Diode Element Material Maximum Breakdown Voltage Reference Standard

P6KE150A-T/B

Frontier Electronics

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

128 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

207 V

143 V

SILICON

158 V

P6KE150AR0G

Taiwan Semiconductor

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

128 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-204AC

143 V

e3

10

260

SILICON

158 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE160-A

Diodes Incorporated

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

600 W

160 V

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-XALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

230 V

144 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

P6KE160A

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

160 V

Transient Suppressors

136 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

UNIDIRECTIONAL

219 V

e0

P6KE180A-AT/B

Brightking

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

180 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

154 V

LONG FORM

154 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, LOW ZENER IMPEDANCE, PRSM-MIN

DO-204AC

246 V

171 V

SILICON

189 V

AEC-Q101, IEC-61000-4-2

P6KE180A-E3/73

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

154 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

DO-204AC

171 V

e3

SILICON

189 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE250CA

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

250 V

Transient Suppressors

214 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BIDIRECTIONAL

344 V

e0

P6KE47ARLG

Onsemi

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

47.05 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

40.2 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY

64.8 V

44.7 V

e3

260

SILICON

49.4 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE47CA-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

47 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

40.2 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-204AC

64.8 V

44.7 V

e3

SILICON

49.4 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE6.8ARL

Onsemi

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

6.8 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

5.8 V

TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY

10.5 V

6.45 V

e3

260

SILICON

7.14 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE6.8CATA

Onsemi

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

6.8 V

Transient Suppressors

5.8 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BIDIRECTIONAL

10.5 V

e0

P6KE68ARL

Onsemi

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

68 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

58.1 V

TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY

92 V

64.6 V

e3

260

SILICON

71.4 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE68CATA

Onsemi

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

68 V

Transient Suppressors

58.1 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BIDIRECTIONAL

92 V

e0

PHP120

Microchip Technology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

UPPER

UNSPECIFIED

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

METAL

SINGLE

15000 W

200 V

AVALANCHE

1

FLANGE MOUNT

Transient Suppressors

170 V

TIN LEAD

R-MUFM-X2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

7.5 W

319 V

200 V

e0

SILICON

SA6.0A-B

Diodes Incorporated

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

500 W

AVALANCHE

600 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

10.3 V

6.67 V

e3

260

SILICON

7.37 V

SA6.0A/B

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

500 W

7.02 V

AVALANCHE

600 uA

1

6 V

LONG FORM

6 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

3 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, PRSM-MIN

DO-204AC

10.3 V

6.67 V

10

265

SILICON

7.37 V

IEC-61000-4-2; MIL-STD-750; UL CERTIFIED

SA6.0AB

Crydom

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

6 V

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

3 W

DO-15

6.67 V

SILICON

7.37 V

UL RECOGNIZED

SA60A-B

Diodes Incorporated

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

500 W

70.2 V

AVALANCHE

3 uA

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

60 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

DO-15

96.8 V

66.7 V

e3

260

SILICON

73.7 V

SA60A/B

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

500 W

70.2 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

60 V

LONG FORM

60 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

3 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, PRSM-MIN

DO-204AC

96.8 V

66.7 V

10

265

SILICON

73.7 V

IEC-61000-4-2; MIL-STD-750; UL CERTIFIED

SA60AB

Crydom

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

60 V

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

3 W

DO-15

66.7 V

SILICON

73.7 V

UL RECOGNIZED

TP5KP60CA

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

60 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY, UL RECOGNIZED

66.7 V

e3

10

265

SILICON

73.7 V

AEC-Q101; IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4

1.5KE440CA-AT/TR13

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

440 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

376 V

LONG FORM

376 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, PRSM-MIN

DO-201

602 V

418 V

10

265

SILICON

462 V

AEC-Q101; UL CERTIFIED

1N5907E3

Microchip Technology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

5 V

O-MALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

1 W

DO-202AA

6 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

5KP24A-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

28.1 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

24 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY ,HIGH RELIABILITY

38.9 V

26.7 V

e3

NOT APPLICABLE

NOT APPLICABLE

SILICON

29.5 V

5KP5.0CA-B

Diodes Incorporated

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

GLASS

SINGLE

5000 W

AVALANCHE

4000 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-55 Cel

O-LALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

9.2 V

6.4 V

SILICON

P6KE30CA-B

Diodes Incorporated

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

30 V

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

25.6 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-15

41.4 V

28.5 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

31.5 V

P6KE30CA-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

30 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

25.6 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-204AC

41.4 V

28.5 V

e3

SILICON

31.5 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE30CA/B

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

30 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

25.6 V

LONG FORM

25.6 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, LOW ZENER IMPEDANCE, PRSM-MIN

DO-204AC

41.4 V

28.5 V

10

265

SILICON

31.5 V

IEC-61000-4-2; UL CERTIFIED

P6KE30CAB

Crydom

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

30 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

25.6 V

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1.5 W

DO-15

41.4 V

28.5 V

SILICON

31.5 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE30CAR0G

Taiwan Semiconductor

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

30 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

25.6 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-204AC

41.4 V

28.5 V

e3

10

260

SILICON

31.5 V

UL RECOGNIZED

PKC136-RL

STMicroelectronics

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

160 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

700 V

150 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1.5 W

DO-15

150 V

e3

SILICON

170 V

PTVS3-380C-TH

Bourns

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

AVALANCHE

1

380 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

BIDIRECTIONAL

401 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

443 V

IEC-61000-4-5

1.5KE27CA

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

27 V

Transient Suppressors

23.1 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BIDIRECTIONAL

37.5 V

e0

1.5KE-27CA

First Components International

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

27 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

23.1 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-201

37.5 V

25.7 V

e3

10

265

SILICON

28.4 V

UL RECOGNIZED

1.5KE27CA+

Multicomp Pro

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

23.1 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, LOW ZENER IMPEDANCE, PRSM-MIN

DO-201AE

25.7 V

SILICON

28.4 V

15KPA36A

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

42.565 V

AVALANCHE

2 uA

1

36 V

LONG FORM

36 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

8 W

59.8 V

40.2 V

10

265

SILICON

44.93 V

1.5KE-9.1CA

First Components International

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

9.1 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

7.78 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-201

13.4 V

8.65 V

e3

10

265

SILICON

9.5 V

UL RECOGNIZED

1.5KE-91CA

First Components International

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

9.1 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

7.78 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-201

13.4 V

8.65 V

e3

10

265

SILICON

9.5 V

UL RECOGNIZED

1.5KE510CA

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

510 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

434 V

LONG FORM

434 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, PRSM-MIN

DO-201

698 V

485 V

10

265

SILICON

535 V

IEC61000-4-2; UL CERTIFIED

1.5KE91CA

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

91 V

Transient Suppressors

77.8 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BIDIRECTIONAL

125 V

e0

1.5KE9.1CA

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

9.1 V

Transient Suppressors

7.78 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BIDIRECTIONAL

13.4 V

e0

SA33A+

Spc Technology/ Multicomp

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

500 W

3.5 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

LONG FORM

33 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

3 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-15

53.3 V

36.7 V

SILICON

SA33A

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

38.65 V

Transient Suppressors

33 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

UNIDIRECTIONAL

53.3 V

e0

1.5KE47CA

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

47 V

Transient Suppressors

40.2 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BIDIRECTIONAL

64.8 V

e0

1.5KE47CA+

Multicomp Pro

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

40.2 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, LOW ZENER IMPEDANCE, PRSM-MIN

DO-201AE

44.7 V

SILICON

49.4 V

1.5KE-47CA

First Components International

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

47 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

40.2 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-201

64.8 V

44.7 V

e3

10

265

SILICON

49.4 V

UL RECOGNIZED

30KPA51CA

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30000 W

60 V

AVALANCHE

50 uA

1

51 V

LONG FORM

51 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, PRSM-MIN

86.4 V

57 V

10

265

SILICON

63 V

IEC-61000-4-2; MIL-STD-750; UL CERTIFIED

15KPA36CA

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

42.565 V

AVALANCHE

2 uA

1

36 V

LONG FORM

36 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

8 W

59.8 V

40.2 V

10

265

SILICON

44.93 V

Transient Suppression Devices

Transient suppression devices are electronic components used to protect electronic circuits from voltage spikes and surges that can damage or destroy sensitive components. These voltage transients can be caused by lightning strikes, power surges, electrostatic discharge, or electromagnetic interference.

Transient suppression devices work by providing a low-impedance path for the transient current to flow to ground, diverting the energy away from the sensitive components. There are several types of transient suppression devices, including:

1. Varistors: Varistors are voltage-dependent resistors that provide a high resistance under normal operating conditions, but a low resistance under high-voltage transient conditions. They are commonly used in power supplies, motor controls, and lighting systems.

2. Metal oxide semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs): MOSFETs are used as voltage clamps to limit the voltage to a safe level during transient events. They are commonly used in automotive electronics and power supplies.

3. TVS diodes: TVS (transient voltage suppressor) diodes are used to protect electronic circuits from voltage spikes and surges by providing a low-impedance path to ground. They are commonly used in telecommunications, power supplies, and automotive electronics.

4. Gas discharge tubes: Gas discharge tubes (GDTs) are used to protect electronic circuits from high-voltage surges by ionizing a gas within the tube to provide a low-impedance path to ground. They are commonly used in telecommunications and power systems.

Transient suppression devices come in different package sizes and current ratings, depending on the application and the required performance. They can be integrated into a circuit board or mounted in a separate enclosure, depending on the application and the space available.