Considerations for New Designs

Considerations for New Designs

Printer Friendly Version There are always new Devices and Systems being developed.  Any systems for military use must be designed to continue its intended purpose under the most difficult and adverse conditions. MDE Semiconductor is aware of many of these needs and...

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TVS Protection of Filters

TVS Protection of Filters

Printer Friendly Version A filter is a circuit designed to selectively separate or eliminate a frequency or range of frequencies that is desired for the proper operation of a device or system. Filters can be subjected to all sorts of Impulses and Surges. Filters are...

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Test Waveform Comparison

Test Waveform Comparison

Test Waveform Comparison Printer Friendly Version Various Test waveforms are used to test TVS diodes and also evaluate products that are protected by TVS devices. The typical waveforms used are described and shown here.  Also, the approximate energy can be determined...

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Typical TVS Design Aids

Typical TVS Design Aids

Printer Friendly Version Typical TVS Design Aids 1)        Leakage current will double for every 10 to 15°C rise in temperature, depending upon the voltage (usually referenced to the ambient temperature). 2)         The typical change in Breakdown Voltage (BV or...

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Filter Protection

Filter Protection

Printer Friendly Version Filter Protection   Requirement: Provide a TVS device to protect a filter against damage due to RTCA Waveforms Voltage Waveform 4 and Current Waveform 1 Pulse 1600v/320A at 6.4/69 usec The input limits are: Nominal range 28 to 33 volts, and...

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IEEE DICTIONARY (IEEE STANDARD 100-2000)

IEEE DICTIONARY (IEEE STANDARD 100-2000)

Printer Friendly Version IEEE DICTIONARY (IEEE STANDARD 100-2000) Pulse                         A brief excursion of a quantity from normal. Risetime                    The time interval of the leading edge between the instants at which the instantaneous value first...

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