Littelfuse Transient Suppression Devices 2,400+

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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

SMCJ75-001

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

SMCJ170CA-HRAT7

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

199 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

170 V

SMALL OUTLINE

170 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

BIDIRECTIONAL

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY; HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AB

275 V

189 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

209 V

MIL-PRF-19500; MIL-STD-750; UL RECOGNIZED

SMF26CA-T13

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1000 W

30.4 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

26 V

SMALL OUTLINE

26 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

1 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

42.1 V

28.9 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

31.9 V

IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4

1N6069AB

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

150 V

O-MALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

DO-13

171 V

SILICON

189 V

SA8.5CT

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

500 W

9.92 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

8.5 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

3 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-204AC

14.4 V

8.928 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

10.912 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P4KE180CT

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

154 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

DO-204AL

162 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

198 V

MPTE-15B

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

15 V

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

5 W

DO-201AD

17.6 V

SILICON

5KP78CAT-2

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

8 W

86.7 V

e3

SILICON

95.8 V

UL LISTED

SMCJ33CA-HR

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

33 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AB

36.7 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

40.6 V

UL RECOGNIZED

SMCJ7.0A-HR

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

7 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AB

7.78 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

8.6 V

UL RECOGNIZED

LC30A

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

1500 W

33 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

30 V

O-MALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

LOW CAPACITANCE, LOW IMPEDANCE

DO-13

48.4 V

33.3 V

SILICON

36.8 V

SMBJ30A-HR

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

J BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

30 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-J2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AA

33.3 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

36.8 V

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

1N6072AT

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

O-MALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

DO-13

209 V

SILICON

231 V

15KPA24A-HRA

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

28.08 V

AVALANCHE

150 uA

1

24 V

LONG FORM

24 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY; HIGH RELIABILITY

40.7 V

26.81 V

e3

SILICON

29.35 V

IEC-61000-4-2,4-4; MIL-STD-750; UL RECOGNIZED

5KP75AB-2

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

8 W

83.3 V

e3

SILICON

92.1 V

UL LISTED

5KP180CA-HRA

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

180 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY

200 V

e3

10

260

SILICON

221 V

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

MPT-36C

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

1500 W

42 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

36 V

Tin/Lead (Sn/Pb)

O-MALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

DO-13

54.3 V

42.4 V

e0

SILICON

SMCJ220A-001

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

SMA6J8.0CA

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

8 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

3.3 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-214AC

8.89 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

9.83 V

IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4

15KP75CT-2

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

7 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

83.3 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

SMCJ160A-HRAT7

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

3.5 V

187.5 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

160 V

SMALL OUTLINE

160 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY; HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AB

259 V

178 V

NOT SPECIFIED

NOT SPECIFIED

SILICON

197 V

MIL-PRF-19500; MIL-STD-750; UL RECOGNIZED

15KP43CB

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

47.8 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

43 V

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

69.7 V

52.58 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

43.02 V

UL RECOGNIZED

SMBJ6.0CT1

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.5 W

DO-214AA

6.67 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

8.45 V

UL RECOGNIZED

15KP110C-2

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

7 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

122 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

SMCJ51CA-001T13

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

SMBJ17C-001

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

21 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

17 V

SMALL OUTLINE

17 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

BIDIRECTIONAL

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-214AA

30.5 V

18.9 V

SILICON

23.1 V

UL RECOGNIZED

LC30AB

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

METAL

SINGLE

1500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

O-MALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

LOW CAPACITANCE, LOW IMPEDANCE

DO-13

33.3 V

SILICON

36.8 V

5KP100A-HRA

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

100 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY

110 V

e3

10

260

SILICON

123 V

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

SMBJ9.0CAT3

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.5 W

DO-214AA

10 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

11.5 V

UL RECOGNIZED

TLP40CA

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

MATTE TIN

e3

SAC50-B

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

500 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

50 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

3 W

DO-204AC

88 V

55.5 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

UL RECOGNIZED

3KP100A-B

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

3000 W

117 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

100 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

7 W

162 V

111 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

123 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P4KE7.5CAT

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

6.4 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

DO-204AL

7.13 V

e3

10

265

SILICON

7.88 V

SMCJ150CA-HRA

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1500 W

176 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

150 V

SMALL OUTLINE

150 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

6.5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY; HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AB

243 V

167 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

185 V

MIL-PRF-19500; MIL-STD-750; UL RECOGNIZED

P4KE20CAAUTO-B

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

17.1 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1.5 W

DO-204AL

19 V

e3

SILICON

21 V

UL RECOGNIZED

5KP54A-HRA

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

5000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

54 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY

60 V

e3

10

260

SILICON

66.3 V

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

SMBJ58A-HR

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

J BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

58 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-J2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, HIGH RELIABILITY

DO-214AA

64.4 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

71.2 V

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

15KP75AT

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

83.3 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

75 V

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

122 V

87.465 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

79.135 V

UL RECOGNIZED

SMBJ17-001

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

3.5 V

21 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

17 V

SMALL OUTLINE

17 V

150 Cel

-55 Cel

R-PDSO-C2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-214AA

30.5 V

18.9 V

SILICON

23.1 V

UL RECOGNIZED

P4KE43CA-B

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

400 W

43 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

36.8 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

MATTE TIN

O-PALF-W2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

1.5 W

DO-204AL

59.3 V

40.9 V

e3

10

265

SILICON

45.2 V

UL RECOGNIZED

TLP13A

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

MATTE TIN

e3

15KP78AB-2

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

2

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

7 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

86.7 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

15KP58CAT

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

64.4 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

58 V

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

8 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

94 V

67.62 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

61.18 V

UL RECOGNIZED

SMF78CA

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

FLAT

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

1000 W

91.25 V

AVALANCHE

1 uA

1

78 V

SMALL OUTLINE

78 V

150 Cel

-65 Cel

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-F2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

1 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

126 V

86.7 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

95.8 V

IEC-61000-4-2, 4-4

SA8.0-B

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

500 W

9.36 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

8 V

175 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

1

UNIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

3 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY

DO-204AC

13.6 V

8.424 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

10.296 V

UL RECOGNIZED

SMBJ100CAT1

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

DUAL

C BEND

2

YES

RECTANGULAR

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

600 W

AVALANCHE

1

SMALL OUTLINE

MATTE TIN

R-PDSO-C2

1

BIDIRECTIONAL

Not Qualified

1.5 W

DO-214AA

111 V

e3

40

260

SILICON

128 V

UL RECOGNIZED

15KP240CT-2

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

175 Cel

-55 Cel

Matte Tin (Sn)

O-PALF-W2

2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

Not Qualified

7 W

LOW IMPEDANCE

267 V

e3

30

260

SILICON

15KP180CA

Littelfuse

TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE

AXIAL

WIRE

2

NO

ROUND

PLASTIC/EPOXY

SINGLE

15000 W

211 V

AVALANCHE

1

LONG FORM

Transient Suppressors

180 V

O-PALF-W2

BIDIRECTIONAL

ISOLATED

5 W

EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY, LOW ZENER IMPEDANCE

291 V

200 V

SILICON

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.