Littelfuse Inc. has launched a new series of 50 A unidirectional transient-voltage-suppression (TVS) diode arrays, SPA® Diodes. Compared to solutions currently available on the market, the SP1250-01ETG 50 A unidirectional TVS diode arrays provide superior protection via lower clamping voltage and low leakage current, all in a PCB space-saving footprint.
Typical markets and applications for the SP1250-01ETG include:
- Consumer electronics – desktops, servers and notebooks
- Computer peripherals
- Medical equipment
- Point-of-sale (POS) terminals
- Test equipment/instrumentation
- Portable battery
The SP1250 discrete unidirectional TVS diode array is fabricated in a proprietary silicon avalanche technology.
Source: Littelfuse Inc. These diode arrays provide high ESD (electrostatic discharge) protection for consumer electronic equipment. The SP1250 safely absorbs repetitive ESD strikes of ±30 kV (contact and air discharge as defined in IEC 61000-4-2) without any performance degradation. Each device can dissipate up to 50 A 8/20 μs surge event.
The SP1250-01ETG series TVS diode arrays offer these key benefits:
- Robust protection against electrical threats due to its high surge capability (50 A, tP=8/20 μs) and low clamping performance (8.7V; TYP, Ipp=50 A).
- Extended operating life resulting from low leakage current, 0.02 μA (TYP) at 5 V.
- Easy mounting in small PCB spaces with a compact SOD-882 DFN package (0402 footprint).
- Highly reliable performance as an AEC-Q101 qualified solution.
The SP1250-01ETG series is provided in tape and reel format in quantities of 3,000. Sample requests can be placed through authorized Littelfuse distributors worldwide.
