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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Taiwan Semi SMCJ70A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-214AB
VND404,590.56Reel (1 Reel of 20) -
Vishay 1.5KE150CA-E3/54, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin 1.5KE
VND102,442.56Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
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Vishay 1.5KE15CA-E3/54, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin 1.5KE
VND98,797.60VND60,621.44Reel (1 Reel of 5) -
Vishay 1.5KE8.2CA-E3/54, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin 1.5KE
VND106,279.36Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
Vishay 1N6270A-E3/54, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin 1.5KE
VND377,924.80Pack (1 Pack of 20) -
Vishay 1N6285A-E3/54, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin 1.5KE
VND427,035.84Pack (1 Pack of 25) -
Vishay 5KP30A-E3/54, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 5000W, 2-Pin P600
VND312,507.36Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
Vishay GSOT15C-E3-08, Dual-Element Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 400W, 3-Pin SOT-23
VND377,732.96Reel (1 Reel of 50) -
Vishay P6KE39CA-E3/54, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-204AC
VND326,128.00Pack (1 Pack of 25) -
Vishay P6KE6.8CA-E3/54, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-15
VND252,653.28Pack (1 Pack of 20) -
Vishay P6KE68CA-E3/54, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-204AC
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Vishay P6KE68CA-E3/54, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-204AC
VND258,408.48Reel (1 Reel of 20) -
Vishay SA12A-E3/54, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 500W, 2-Pin DO-15
VND53,331.52Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
Vishay SA15A-E3/54, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 500W, 2-Pin DO-15
VND54,290.72Reel (1 Reel of 5) -
Vishay SA15CA-E3/54, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 500W, 2-Pin DO-204AC
VND72,515.52Reel (1 Reel of 5) -
Vishay SA24A-E3/54, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 500W, 2-Pin DO-15
VND56,400.96Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
Vishay SM8S36AHE3_A/I, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 6600W, 2-Pin DO-218AB
VND97,646.56 -
Vishay SMAJ5.0A-E3/5A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 400W, 2-Pin DO-214AC
VND82,683.04Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
Vishay SMAJ6.5CA-E3/61, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 400W, 2-Pin DO-214AC
VND186,660.32Pack (1 Pack of 20) -
Vishay SMBJ12A-E3/52, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-214AA
VND53,331.52Pack (1 Pack of 5)