The K2200F1 is a SIDACtor® protection thyristor manufactured by Littelfuse Inc. It's designed to protect telecommunications equipment from damaging overvoltage transients. SIDACtor devices are commonly used to safeguard sensitive electronics against lightning surges, power induction, and other voltage spikes.

Applications

• Telecommunication lines: Protection against lightning and power surges.
• Central office equipment: Safeguarding sensitive network infrastructure.
• Customer premises equipment (CPE): Protecting modems, routers, and other home networking devices.
• Data lines: Protecting data transmission equipment.

Features

• Low overshoot voltage: Provides precise voltage limiting.
• High surge capability: Robust protection against large surges.
• Low on-state voltage: Minimizes power dissipation during surge events.
• Fail-safe protection: Designed to fail short, providing continuous protection to downstream circuitry.
• RoHS Compliant: Meets environmental standards.
• Low capacitance: Prevents signal degradation in high-speed data applications.

Benefits

• Enhanced equipment reliability: Protects sensitive electronics from damage, extending their lifespan.
• Reduced downtime: Minimizes service interruptions due to surge-related failures.
• Improved system performance: Prevents voltage spikes from interfering with normal operation.
• Cost savings: Reduces repair and replacement costs associated with surge damage.

Additional Details

The K2200F1 has a breakover voltage of typically 220V. It is designed to handle high surge currents as defined by industry standards. Its compact size allows for easy integration into various circuit designs. This device is crucial for ensuring the reliable operation of telecommunications equipment in environments prone to voltage surges.