ProTek Devices has introduced a new series of 10kA bidirectional transient voltage suppressors for circuit protection in DC and AC, telecommunications infrastructure, and other similar industrial applications. These surface mount devices can be connected in a series or in parallel to create very high-capability circuit protection solutions. The SKCxxxCS series consists of four devices. […]
Transient voltage suppressor
Power transient voltage suppressors come in SMD packages
Bourns, Inc. announced the industry’s first Power Transient Voltage Suppressor (PTVS) product families available in the compact DFN package (8 mm x 6 mm x 2.5 mm) The Bourns PTVS1 and PTVS2 surface mount series provide effective ESD protection to meet the growing demand for high surge current solutions that can also help designers save valuable PCB board space. […]
TVS array protects circuits in common computer interfaces
Protect Devices has introduced a steering diode/transient voltage suppressor array (TVS array) for circuit protection in common computing interfaces like HDMI and DVI, USB, SATA and PCIe, and more. It provides an ultra-low capacitance of 0.3pF, typical for I/O to ground. The new device part number is the PLR0504FN5. It is compatible with the IEC […]
Ultra-low capacitance TVS diodes offer 3.8-V clamping
TDK Corporation has extended its range of TVS (transient voltage suppression) diodes characterized by their extremely low capacitance values for bidirectional overvoltage protection to include the ULC series (Ultra Low Clamping & Capacitance). The SD01005SL-ULC101 (B74111U0033M060) type has a minimum capacitance of ~0.5 pF and the SD0201SL-ULC101 (B74121U0033M060) type of ~0.6 pF, both at 1 […]
TVS diodes for high-speed line protection target USB Type-C connections
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced the AOZ8S303BLS-24 and AOZ8S305BLS-24, a series of single-channel Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) for high-speed line protection using the best-in-class low capacitance TVS platform. The new products are ideal for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection of Type-C connectors in mobiles, laptops, televisions, and other electronic devices. USB Type-C with PD (Power Delivery) has become a […]
Voltage clamp protects 5-V circuits from overvoltages
Advanced Linear Devices Inc., announced a first-to-market low power, low voltage, high-precision voltage-clamp module. The SABMBOVP family is an ideal clamping solution for critical mission applications deployed in business, safety, and security products that are 5V or below. When these systems fail or are interrupted, operations may be significantly impacted. These ultra-low-voltage designs are increasingly […]
4-channel, ultra-low TVS optimized for high-speed line protection
Alpha and Omega Semiconductor Limited introduced the AOZ8S212UD4, AOZ8S321UD4, and AOZ8S306BD4, a series of Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) for high-speed line protection using the best-in-class low capacitance TVS platform. The new products are ideal for Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) protection for laptops, televisions, and other electronic devices. The low capacitance TVS series is optimized for high-speed line protection including […]
