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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Vishay SMAJ6.5CA-E3/61, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 400W, 2-Pin DO-214AC
IDR102,057.97Pack (1 Pack of 20) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE200A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
IDR102,792.20Tape (1 Tape of 10) -
STMicroelectronics SMBJ30A-TR, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-214AA
IDR105,204.67Reel (1 Reel of 20) -
STMicroelectronics BZW50-150, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 5000W, 2-Pin R 6
IDR108,456.26Tape (1 Tape of 2) -
Nexperia PTVS3V3S1UR,115, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 400W, 2-Pin SOD-123W
IDR110,344.28Pack (1 Pack of 25) -
STMicroelectronics BZW50-180B, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 5000W, 2-Pin R 6
IDR111,183.40Pack (1 Pack of 2) -
Littelfuse SMAJ28CA, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 400W, 2-Pin DO-214AC
IDR115,064.33Reel (1 Reel of 25) -
Semtech SM712.TCT, Dual-Element Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 400W, 3-Pin SOT-23
IDR117,581.69Pack (1 Pack of 5) -
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STMicroelectronics SMBJ5.0A-TR, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-214AA
IDR130,588.05IDR119,994.16Reel (1 Reel of 25) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE56A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
IDR120,938.17Tape (1 Tape of 10) -
onsemi SMCJ33A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-214AB
IDR121,357.73Pack (1 Pack of 20) -
STMicroelectronics SMAJ70A-TR, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 400W, 2-Pin DO-214AC
IDR124,294.65Reel (1 Reel of 25) -
STMicroelectronics SMA6F15A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin SMA Flat
IDR125,028.88Pack (1 Pack of 25) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE400A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
IDR130,273.38Pack (1 Pack of 10) -
STMicroelectronics SMBJ28CA-TR, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-214AA
IDR130,273.38Pack (1 Pack of 25) -
Littelfuse 1.5KE6.8A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
IDR130,378.27Reel (1 Reel of 20) -
Vishay P6KE6.8CA-E3/54, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-15
IDR138,140.13Pack (1 Pack of 20) -
STMicroelectronics SM6T36AY, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-214AA
IDR138,349.91Reel (1 Reel of 10) -
STMicroelectronics 1.5KE440A, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-201
IDR139,818.37Tape (1 Tape of 10) -
Vishay P6KE68CA-E3/54, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-204AC
IDR141,286.83Reel (1 Reel of 20) -
STMicroelectronics SMBJ48CA-TR, Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 600W, 2-Pin DO-214AA
IDR144,643.31Pack (1 Pack of 25) -
Bourns CDSOT23-SM712, Dual-Element Bi-Directional TVS Diode, 400W, 3-Pin SOT-23
IDR157,230.11Reel (1 Reel of 10) -
Taiwan Semi SMCJ24A V6G, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-214AB
IDR165,411.53Reel (1 Reel of 20) -
STMicroelectronics SMCJ30A-TR, Uni-Directional TVS Diode, 1500W, 2-Pin DO-214AB
IDR169,921.80Pack (1 Pack of 20)