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Semtech SDC15
TVS Diode Array for ESD Protection of 12 V Data & Power Lines
The SDC15 transient voltage suppressor (TVS) is designed to protect components which are connected to data and transmission lines from voltage surges caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical fast transients (EFT) , and lightning.
Overview
Features
- 12.8 V working voltage
- Protects one bidirectional line
- 300 watts peak pulse power (tp = 8/20 µs)
- 40 watts peak pulse power (tp = 10/1000 µs)
- Transient protection for data and power lines to
- IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) ± 15 kV (air), ± 8 kV (contact)
- IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40 A (5/50 ns)
- IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) 12 A (1.2/50 µs)
- Low clamping voltage
- Low leakage current
- High surge capability
- Solid-state silicon-avalanche technology
Applications
- RS-232 data lines
- Portable electronics
- Industrial controls
- Set-top boxes
- Servers, notebooks, and desktop PCs
- 12 V DC supply protection
Packaging
- IEC 61000-4-2 (ESD) ± 15 kV (air), ± 8 kV (contact)
- IEC 61000-4-4 (EFT) 40 A (5/50 ns)
- IEC 61000-4-5 (Lightning) 12 A (1.2/50 µs)
- RS-232 data lines
- Portable electronics
- Industrial controls
- Set-top boxes
- Servers, notebooks, and desktop PCs
- 12 V DC supply protection
Packaging
SOT-23
Order Codes
- SDC15.TCT: Lead-free, RoHS and WEEE compliant, 3000 pcs. Tape & Reel
Diagrams and Specs
Datasheets and Resources
Restricted
Application Matrices
Application Notes
- Calculating Clamping Voltage at Different Peak Pulse Currents - SI97-03
- Calculating Transient Energy - SI97-02
- Disadvantage of On-Chip Transient Protection - SI97-04
- ESD Protection -SI96-12
- ESD Threat to Semiconductor Devices - SI96-11
- PCB Design Guidelines for ESD Suppression - SI99-01
- Transient Immunity Standards: IEC 61000-4-x - AN96-07
- Transient Protection of MOSFETS - SI96-13
- TVS Diode Selection - SI96-02
- TVS Peak Pulse Power vs. Pulse Duration - SI96-03
- TVS Power Derating vs. Temperature - SI96-04
- Unidirectional and Bidirectional Operation - SI96-05
- What are TVS Diodes? - SI96-01
Datasheets
Tools and Resources
TVS Protection Selector Guide
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