MAPLAD30KP120CAE3

Introduction

The MAPLAD30KP120CAE3 belongs to the category of high-power transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diodes. These diodes are designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage events. The following entry provides a comprehensive overview of the MAPLAD30KP120CAE3, including its basic information, specifications, pin configuration, functional features, advantages and disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models.

Basic Information Overview

• Category: High-power transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode
• Use: Protection against voltage transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage events
• Characteristics: High power handling capability, low clamping voltage, fast response time
• Package: Axial leaded package
• Essence: Safeguarding sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients
• Packaging/Quantity: Typically available in reels or bulk packaging, quantity varies based on supplier

Specifications

• Voltage Rating: 120V
• Power Dissipation: 30000W
• Polarity: Unidirectional
• Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to +175°C
• Storage Temperature Range: -55°C to +175°C

Detailed Pin Configuration

The MAPLAD30KP120CAE3 typically features an axial leaded package with two leads. The pin configuration is as follows: - Pin 1: Anode - Pin 2: Cathode

Functional Features

• Transient Voltage Suppression: Provides effective suppression of voltage transients to protect downstream electronic components.
• Fast Response Time: Rapidly clamps transient voltages to safe levels, minimizing the risk of damage to connected equipment.
• High Power Handling: Capable of dissipating large amounts of transient energy without degradation.

Advantages and Disadvantages

Advantages

• High power handling capability
• Low clamping voltage
• Fast response time
• Robust protection against transient voltage events

Disadvantages

• Unidirectional protection only
• Large physical size compared to lower power TVS diodes

Working Principles

The MAPLAD30KP120CAE3 operates based on the principle of avalanche breakdown. When a transient voltage event occurs, the diode rapidly switches into its low-impedance state, diverting excess current away from the protected circuitry and limiting the voltage across it.

Detailed Application Field Plans

The MAPLAD30KP120CAE3 is commonly used in the following applications: - Surge protection for telecommunications equipment - Lightning protection for industrial control systems - Overvoltage protection in power distribution systems - Transient voltage suppression in automotive electronics

Detailed and Complete Alternative Models

• Alternative Model 1: MAPLAD20KP90CAE3

  • Voltage Rating: 90V
  • Power Dissipation: 20000W
  • Polarity: Unidirectional

• Alternative Model 2: MAPLAD40KP150CAE3

  • Voltage Rating: 150V
  • Power Dissipation: 40000W
  • Polarity: Unidirectional

• Alternative Model 3: MAPLAD25KP110CAE3

  • Voltage Rating: 110V
  • Power Dissipation: 25000W
  • Polarity: Unidirectional

This completes the comprehensive overview of the MAPLAD30KP120CAE3, providing essential details about its category, use, characteristics, specifications, pin configuration, functional features, advantages and disadvantages, working principles, application field plans, and alternative models.