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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

5KP33A-E3/51

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

33 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

8 W

36.7 V

e3

SILICON

40.6 V

5KP33AB

Semitron

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

8 W

36.7 V

SILICON

40.6 V

UL RECOGNIZED

5KP33A/B

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

38.65 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

33 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

8 W

53.3 V

36.7 V

e3

10

260

SILICON

40.6 V

UL RECOGNIZED

5KP33CA-HRA

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

33 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY

36.7 V

e3

10

260

SILICON

40.6 V

IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4; UL RECOGNIZED

5KP43A-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

50.3 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

43 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY ,HIGH RELIABILITY

69.4 V

47.8 V

e3

NOT APPLICABLE

NOT APPLICABLE

SILICON

52.8 V

5KP6.5A

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

7.6 V

Transient Suppressors

6.5 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

UNIDIRECTIONAL

11.2 V

e0

P6KE15CA-B

Diodes Incorporated

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

15.05 V

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

12.8 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-15

21.2 V

14.3 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

15.8 V

P6KE15CAB

Crydom

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

15 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

12.8 V

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1.5 W

DO-15

21.2 V

14.3 V

SILICON

15.8 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE15CA/B

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

15.05 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

12.8 V

LONG FORM

12.8 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, LOW ZENER IMPEDANCE, PRSM-MIN

DO-204AC

21.2 V

14.3 V

10

265

SILICON

15.8 V

IEC-61000-4-2; UL CERTIFIED

1.5KE440AE3/73

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

376 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

6.5 W

418 V

e3

SILICON

462 V

1.5KE440CA-AT/B

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

1.5KE440CA-B

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

440 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

376 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-201

602 V

418 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

462 V

UL RECOGNIZED

1.5KE440CA/B

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

IEC61000-4-2; UL CERTIFIED

1.5KE440CA/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

IEC61000-4-2; UL CERTIFIED

1.5KE440CAB

Semitron

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

DO-201AD

418 V

SILICON

462 V

UL RECOGNIZED

BZW50-33

STMicroelectronics

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

41 V

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

33 V

175 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

6.5 W

5750 pF

76 V

36.6 V

e3

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE100A-B

Diodes Incorporated

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

100 V

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

85.5 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-15

137 V

95 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

105 V

P6KE100AB

Crydom

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

100 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

85.5 V

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1.5 W

DO-15

137 V

95 V

SILICON

105 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE100A/B

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

100 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

85.5 V

LONG FORM

85.5 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, LOW ZENER IMPEDANCE

DO-204AC

137 V

95 V

10

265

SILICON

105 V

IEC-61000-4-2

P6KE15CA-TB

Won-top Electronics

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

15.05 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

12.8 V

175 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN LEAD

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

5 W

DO-15

21.2 V

14.3 V

e0

SILICON

15.8 V

1.5KE-39A

First Components International

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

39 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

33.3 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-201

53.9 V

37.1 V

e3

10

265

SILICON

41 V

UL RECOGNIZED

1.5KE39A

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

39 V

Transient Suppressors

33.3 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

UNIDIRECTIONAL

53.9 V

e0

1.5KE39-A

Diodes Incorporated

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

1500 W

39 V

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

33.3 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

TIN

O-XALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

56.4 V

35.1 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

42.9 V

15KPA33CA

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

39.045 V

AVALANCHE

2 uA

1

33 V

LONG FORM

33 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

8 W

54.7 V

36.9 V

10

265

SILICON

41.19 V

1.5KE30A/B

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

30 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

25.6 V

LONG FORM

25.6 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, PRSM-MIN

DO-201

41.4 V

28.5 V

10

265

SILICON

31.5 V

IEC61000-4-2; UL CERTIFIED

1.5KE30A-B

Diodes Incorporated

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

30 V

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

25.6 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

DO-201

41.4 V

28.5 V

e3

260

SILICON

31.5 V

1.5KE30AB

Crydom

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

28.5 V

SILICON

31.5 V

AK10-015C

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

AVALANCHE

1

15 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

BIDIRECTIONAL

16 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

19 V

IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4, 4-5

AK10-015C-12

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

AVALANCHE

1

15 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

SILVER

BIDIRECTIONAL

16 V

e4

30

260

SILICON

19 V

IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4, 4-5

AK3-015C

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

17.5 V

AVALANCHE

1

IN-LINE

Transient Suppressors

15 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

SILVER

R-PDIP-T2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

28 V

16 V

e4

30

260

SILICON

19 V

IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4, 4-5; UL RECOGNIZED

AK3-015C-12

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

AVALANCHE

1

IN-LINE

15 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

R-PDIP-T2

BIDIRECTIONAL

16 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

19 V

IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4, 4-5; UL RECOGNIZED

AK3-015C-Y

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

AVALANCHE

1

15 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

Silver (Ag)

BIDIRECTIONAL

16 V

e4

30

265

SILICON

19 V

IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4, 4-5; UL RECOGNIZED

AK3-015C-Y-12

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

THROUGH-HOLE

2

NO

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

AVALANCHE

1

15 V

125 Cel

-55 Cel

Silver (Ag)

BIDIRECTIONAL

16 V

e4

30

265

SILICON

19 V

IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4, 4-5; UL RECOGNIZED

P6KE100A-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

100 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

85.5 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-204AC

137 V

95 V

e3

SILICON

105 V

UL RECOGNIZED

1.5KE18CA-E3/54

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

18 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

15.3 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

6.5 W

UL RECOGNIZED

25.2 V

17.1 V

e3

NOT APPLICABLE

NOT APPLICABLE

SILICON

18.9 V

UL RECOGNIZED

1.5KE33AG

Onsemi

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

33 V

ZENER

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

28.2 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

HIGH RELIABILITY

45.7 V

31.4 V

e3

260

SILICON

34.7 V

UL RECOGNIZED

1.5KE33A-G

Sangdest Microelectronics (Nanjing)

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

28.2 V

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

DO-201AE

31.4 V

SILICON

34.7 V

UL RECOGNIZED

1.5KE39CA-B

Diodes Incorporated

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

39 V

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

33.3 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

DO-201

53.9 V

37.1 V

e3

260

SILICON

41 V

1.5KE39CA/B

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

39.05 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

33.3 V

LONG FORM

33.3 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, PRSM-MIN

DO-201

53.9 V

37.1 V

10

265

SILICON

41 V

IEC61000-4-2; UL CERTIFIED

1.5KE39CAB

Crydom

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

37.1 V

SILICON

41 V

30KPA288A

Yageo

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

30000 W

338.63 V

AVALANCHE

2 uA

1

288 V

LONG FORM

288 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, PRSM-MIN

469.9 V

321.7 V

10

265

SILICON

355.56 V

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

P6KE8.2CA

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

8.2 V

Transient Suppressors

7.02 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BIDIRECTIONAL

12.1 V

e0

P6KE8.2CA+

Spc Technology/ Multicomp

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

7.02 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, PRSM-MIN

DO-15

7.79 V

SILICON

8.61 V

P6KE82CA

Vishay Intertechnology

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

82 V

Transient Suppressors

70.1 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

BIDIRECTIONAL

113 V

e0

P6KE-8.2CA

First Components International

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

8.2 V

Transient Suppressors

7.02 V

BIDIRECTIONAL

12.1 V

P6KE-82CA

First Components International

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

NO

82 V

Transient Suppressors

70.1 V

BIDIRECTIONAL

113 V

P6KE82C-A

Diodes Incorporated

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

UNSPECIFIED

SINGLE

600 W

82 V

AVALANCHE

5 uA

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-65 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-XALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

118 V

73.8 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

1.5KE-16A

First Components International

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

16 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

13.6 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-201

22.5 V

15.2 V

e3

10

265

SILICON

16.8 V

UL RECOGNIZED

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.