Microsemi Corporation announced a unique new series of patented, ultra-low capacitance power transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode products. Leveraging the company's 50-year heritage in high-reliability TVS technology and its unique radio frequency (RF) PIN diode expertise, the new devices provide protection of high speed data lines and other applications where the threat requirement's magnitude greatly surpasses the capability of other typical low capacitance TVS devices for Ethernet protection and other data interfaces with speeds up to 500 megabits per second (Mbit/s).
The new 1N8149 to 1N8182 and 1N8149US to 1N8182US surface mount low capacitance TVS diode products are available as 150W peak pulse power at 10/1,000 microseconds with very low capacitance of only 4pF maximum. The 150W TVS diodes equate to greater than 1,000W at 8/20 microseconds and are offered in voltages ranging from 6.8V to 170V. They also comply with high-end industrial and avionics ESD, electrical fast transient (EFT) and lower level lightning threats in accordance with IEC61000-4-2, IEC61000-4-5 and RTCA-DO160 specifications. Higher power ratings of 500W at 10/1,000 microseconds with low capacitance are in development for even higher transient threats.
"The trends toward increased aircraft electrification, greater reliability and higher fuel efficiency are on the rise, and consequently driving the need for increasingly capable, lighter and smaller TVS solutions that provide superior protection against transient over-voltage occurrences. From a global demand perspective, the overall market for protection devices is likely to reach $1 billion by 2018," said Leon Gross, senior director and business unit manager for Microsemi's Power Discretes and Modules business unit. "As a leader in high-reliability solutions, Microsemi continues to execute on a full range of innovative product developments to support the stringent and evolving needs of this industry."
1N8149 to 1N8182 and 1N8149US to 1N8182US surface mount TVS series key features include: 150W peak pulse power at 10/1000 microseconds; 1,000W peak pulse at 8/20 microseconds; Capacitance: under 4 pF; Screening to JANTXV per MIL-PRF-19500 available; Breakdown voltages: from 6.8V to 170V; Finish is ROHS e3 and non e3; and these devices are Halogen-free. Microsemi's 150W series of low-capacitance TVS diodes are available for all screening levels and are housed in void-less hermetically-sealed axial and surface mount glass packages.
