by Bill Goldbach | Feb 5, 2021 | Bill's Tech Briefs
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...
by Bill Goldbach | Feb 5, 2021 | Bill's Tech Briefs
Printer Friendly Version Normally TVS Diodes are transient absorbing devices. They could be used as a regulator but only under very special conditions. But the voltage control is not that precise and the TVS devices are not continuous operating components, their V-I...
by Bill Goldbach | Feb 5, 2021 | Bill's Tech Briefs
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...
by Bill Goldbach | Sep 20, 2020 | Bill's Tech Briefs
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...
by Bill Goldbach | Sep 16, 2020 | Bill's Tech Briefs
SPD Design Tips for Fusing Surge Design Elements (TVS or MOV) Printer Friendly Version Surge Protectors may use fuses as the means of protecting the product or components within the product. Fuses are also used to limit the current that can affect the...
by Bill Goldbach | Sep 1, 2020 | Bill's Tech Briefs
The MAX15KA Family of MAX Power TVS Diodes Printer Friendly Version The SMDMAX15KA Series MAX Power TVS Diodes are designed to offer clamping characteristics superior to those of standard silicon avalanche diode (SAD) technologies. This superior performance is made...
