TVS Diodes
Transient voltage suppressor diodes, more commonly known as TVS diodes, are used to protect integrated circuits (ICs). TVS diodes protect semiconductors and sensitive components against high transient voltage spikes (overvoltage) and the effects of arcs, EFT, ESD, inductive load switching, and even lightning strikes. RS Components offer an extensive range of TVS diodes from a multitude of brands across the industry, including Bourns, Littelfuse, ON Semiconductor, STMicroelectronics, Taiwan Semiconductor, Vishay, and more.TVS diodes are offered in both through-hole and surface mount packages and can be unidirectional or bidirectional. Unidirectional TVS diodes will only allow positive or negative voltage, whereas bidirectional diodes can operate at both positive and negative voltages. TVS diodes are able to conduct large currents to the ground due to their construction. They feature a much larger p-n junction cross-sectional area than standard diodes. You can learn more in our TVS diodes guide.What are the benefits of using transient voltage suppressor diodes?Transient voltage suppressors respond incredibly quickly to overvoltage events, clamping transient voltages almost immediately. This enables them to protect circuits from the effects of arcing, inductive load switching, EFT (electrical fast transients), the ESD (electrostatic discharge) created by data lines and electronic circuits, and even lightning strikes.What to consider when choosing a TVS diode?There are a number of differentiators when choosing a TVS diode, but two key factors to consider are reverse standoff voltage and breakdown voltage. Reverse standoff voltage is the operating voltage that the data or power line should not exceed. Breakdown voltage is the voltage rating at which the TVS diode will provide protection and start conducting current to the ground. This voltage value is normally a little higher than the reverse standoff voltage.Typical applications of TVS diodesTVS diodes have numerous applications but are primarily used to protect microprocessorsMOS memoryAC power linesTelecommunication equipmentConsumer electronics
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onsemi P6KE100CA, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-15
VND54,674.40Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
onsemi P6KE15CA, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-15
VND46,425.28Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
onsemi P6KE36CA, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-15
VND63,690.88Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
onsemi SM12T1G, Dual-Element Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 300W, 3-Pin SOT-23
VND320,948.32Reel (1 Reel of 50) -
onsemi SMCJ33A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-214AB
VND221,958.88Pack (1 Pack of 20) -
Semtech SM712.TCT, Dual-Element Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 400W, 3-Pin SOT-23
VND215,052.64Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE15A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND131,794.08Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE18A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND128,149.12Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE18CA, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND114,912.16Tape (1 Tape of 5) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE200A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND188,003.20Tape (1 Tape of 10) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE250CA, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND141,002.40Tape (1 Tape of 5) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE300CA, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND133,520.64Tape (1 Tape of 5) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE33A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND185,509.28Tape (1 Tape of 10) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE36CA, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND115,679.52Tape (1 Tape of 5) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE400A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND238,265.28Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE400CA, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND140,043.20Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE440A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND255,722.72Tape (1 Tape of 10) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE56A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
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STMicroelectronics 1.5KE56A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
VND221,191.52Tape (1 Tape of 10) -
STMicroelectronics BZW50-150, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 5000W, 2-Pin R 6
VND198,362.56Tape (1 Tape of 2) -
STMicroelectronics BZW50-180B, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 5000W, 2-Pin R 6
VND203,350.40Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
STMicroelectronics ESDA6V1-4BC6, Quad-Element Bi-Directional TVS Diode Array, 80W, 6-Pin SOT-23
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STMicroelectronics ESDA6V1-4BC6, Quad-Element Bi-Directional TVS Diode Array, 80W, 6-Pin SOT-23
VND177,835.68Reel (1 Reel of 10) -
STMicroelectronics ESDA6V1-5SC6, Quad-Element Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 100W, 6-Pin SOT-23
VND142,728.96Reel (1 Reel of 10)