SP1015-04WTG vs 82400102
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| Category | TVS - Diodes | TVS - Diodes |
| Manufacturer | Littelfuse Inc. | Würth Elektronik |
| Description | TVS DIODE 5VWM 12VC FLIPCHIP | TVS DIODE 5VWM 7.7VC SOT23 |
| Package | 4-XFDFN Exposed Pad | SOT-23-6 |
| Series | SP1015, SPA? | WE-TVS |
| Type | Zener | Steering (Rail to Rail) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ) | -40°C ~ 125°C (TJ) |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount | Surface Mount |
| Package / Case | 4-XFDFN Exposed Pad | SOT-23-6 |
| Supplier Device Package | 4-FlipChip (0.95 x 0.55) | SOT-23-6L |
| Applications | General Purpose | General Purpose |
| Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ) | 5V (Max) | 5V (Max) |
| Voltage - Breakdown (Min) | 5.5V | 6V |
| Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp | 12V | 7.7V (Typ) |
| Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs) | 2A (8/20µs) | 6A (8/20µs) |
| Power Line Protection | No | Yes |
| Bidirectional Channels | 4 | - |
| Capacitance @ Frequency | 5pF @ 1MHz | - |
| Unidirectional Channels | - | 2 |
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1. What does a TVS diode do?
The main function of TVS diodes (Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes) is to protect electronic equipment from voltage spikes and surge voltages. When the two poles of the TVS diode are impacted by reverse transient high energy, it can change the high impedance between the two poles into low impedance within 10^-12 seconds, while absorbing surge power up to several kilowatts, causing the gap between the two poles to The voltage is clamped to a safe value, thereby effectively protecting precision components in electronic circuits.
The specific working principle of TVS diodes is as follows:
Absorb surge power: TVS diodes can, under reverse application conditions, when subjected to a high-energy large pulse, their working impedance immediately drops to a lower conduction state, allowing large current to pass while clamping the voltage at predetermined level. Its response time is only 10^-12 seconds.
Protection circuit: TVS diodes are used in parallel with the protected circuit. When the circuit is working normally, the TVS diode is in a high impedance state and does not affect the circuit; when there is a surge voltage impact, the TVS diode conducts quickly, absorbs the surge energy, and protects the subsequent circuit.
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2. TVS is the abbreviation of diode. What does it mean?
TVS is the abbreviation of Transient Voltage Suppressor, also known as Transient Voltage Suppression Diode.
How TVS diodes work
TVS diodes work using the avalanche breakdown effect. When the TVS diode receives a reverse voltage, the depletion layer near its PN junction will increase, causing the electric field intensity to increase, which in turn triggers the avalanche effect and causes the reverse current to increase sharply. Unlike ordinary diodes, TVS diodes can recover after avalanche breakdown and continue to work normally. -
3. Are TVS diodes and Zener diodes the same?
TVS diodes and Zener diodes have significant differences in functionality and characteristics, so they are not identical.
Definition and purpose
Zener diode: Zener diode is a diode that uses a PN junction for reverse breakdown. It is mainly used to ensure voltage stability. It has a high resistance state before the reverse breakdown voltage and is in a low resistance state after exceeding this critical point. It is widely used in various voltage stabilizing circuits and reference voltage components.
TVS Diode: TVS diode (Transient Suppression Diode) has surge absorption capability and is mainly used to protect circuits from damage caused by transient high voltages such as surges and electrostatic discharge (ESD). It can absorb a large amount of instantaneous current and voltage in a short period of time, protecting the subsequent equipment or circuits from damage.
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4. How do TVS diodes fail?
The failure modes of TVS diodes mainly include short circuit failure, open circuit failure and performance degradation. These failure modes can have a serious impact on the normal operation and protection functions of the circuit.
short circuit fault
Short circuit failure is one of the most common failure modes of TVS diodes. When a TVS diode is short-circuited, it changes to a low-impedance state, allowing a large amount of current to pass through, which may cause the circuit to not function properly and may even damage other circuit components. Causes of short circuit faults include:
Thermal breakdown: In a high temperature environment or when subjected to excessive transient energy impact, the PN junction of the TVS diode may undergo thermal breakdown, resulting in a short circuit.
Over-electrical stress: When the transient pulse energy exceeds the energy that the TVS can withstand, it will cause over-electrical stress damage and even directly cause burnout.
Manufacturing process issues: Such as chip bonding interface voids, mesa defects, strong accumulation layer or strong inversion layer on the surface, chip cracks, uneven impurity diffusion, etc., which may cause short circuit failures of TVS diodes during manufacturing or use.
