The SMAJ90A-13 from Diodes Incorporated is a robust surface-mount Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode, designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by system inductance, lightning, and electrostatic discharge (ESD). This TVS diode is a popular choice for safeguarding voltage-sensitive components which can be affected by sudden or momentary overvoltage conditions.
Key Features
- Stand-Off Voltage: The device features a stand-off voltage of 90V, making it suitable for a wide range of applications where this voltage level is prevalent.
- Peak Pulse Power: It can handle a peak pulse power of 400W for 10/1000μs waveforms, providing a high degree of protection for electronic circuits from voltage spikes.
- Uni-directional Protection: The SMAJ90A-13 offers uni-directional transient voltage suppression, which means it is designed to protect against voltage spikes in one direction, typically in line with the power supply.
- Low Leakage Current: It exhibits low leakage current, minimizing the amount of power that could potentially be wasted as heat, thus ensuring high efficiency for the protected circuit.
- Fast Response Time: The device boasts an exceptionally fast response time to transient events, ensuring that the sensitive components it protects are quickly shielded from harmful voltage transients.
- Compact Package: Housed in an SMA package, the SMAJ90A-13 is compact and ideal for high-density circuit board designs.
Applications
The SMAJ90A-13 is versatile and can be used in a variety of applications that require transient voltage protection. Common applications include:
- Power supply circuits
- Communication systems
- Automotive systems
- Industrial electronics
- Consumer electronics
Quality and Reliability
Diodes Incorporated is known for its commitment to quality and reliability, and the SMAJ90A-13 is no exception. It is manufactured to meet high industry standards, ensuring that it performs consistently across various conditions and applications. With its robust design and dependable performance, the SMAJ90A-13 is an excellent choice for protecting your electronic investments from voltage transients.