The TP5KP26CA is a transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode manufactured by Littelfuse Inc. It is designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning, inductive load switching, and electrostatic discharge (ESD). This TVS diode offers high surge capability, fast response time, and low clamping voltage, making it suitable for a wide range of industrial, telecom, and consumer applications.

Applications

• Power Supply Protection: Used in power supplies to protect against overvoltage transients and surges.
• Telecom Equipment: Employed in telecom lines, such as telephone and data lines, to protect against lightning strikes and other voltage surges.
• Industrial Control Systems: Found in industrial automation systems to protect sensitive electronic components from voltage transients.
• Automotive Electronics: Utilized in automotive control units (ECUs) and other automotive electronic systems to protect against voltage surges.
• Consumer Electronics: Integrated into consumer electronic devices such as televisions and audio equipment to protect against ESD and voltage transients.

Features

• High Surge Capability: Can withstand high surge currents without degradation.
• Fast Response Time: Quickly clamps the voltage during a transient event.
• Low Clamping Voltage: Minimizes the voltage across the protected device during a surge.
• Bidirectional Protection: Provides protection against both positive and negative transients.
• RoHS Compliant: Complies with RoHS environmental standards.

Benefits

• Improved System Reliability: Protects sensitive electronic equipment from damage caused by voltage transients.
• Reduced Downtime: Minimizes system downtime due to transient-related failures.
• Enhanced Safety: Provides protection against dangerous voltage surges.
• Cost-Effective Solution: Offers a cost-effective way to protect electronic equipment.
• Simplified Design: Easy to implement in circuit designs.

Additional Details

The TP5KP26CA has a standoff voltage of 26V, meaning it does not conduct until the voltage exceeds this value. It is a bidirectional TVS diode. The clamping voltage depends on the surge current. It operates over a temperature range of -55°C to +175°C. The package type is P600.