TVS Diodes Protect Aircraft Electrical Systems from Dangerous Lightning Strikes
Microsemi Corporation today announced two new plastic large area device (PLAD) transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode products that protect aircraft electrical systems from damaging transient lightning strikes. The new 6.5kW and 7.5kW devices are the latest addition to Microsemi's innovative PLAD TVS product portfolio and feature 50 percent smaller footprints than the company's current 15kW and 30kW solutions. The new TVS diodes are offered in voltages ranging from 10V to 48V and comply with industry-standard RTCA DO-160 requirements for lightning protection in aircrafts.
Unique features include Microsemi's patented, low-profile PLAD surface mount package, which allows product developers to reduce board space and overall component weight. The highly-integrated, single-component diodes are also more reliable than alternative multiple-device solutions, making them ideal for demanding aviation, military, automotive and industrial applications.
"The trend towards aircraft electrification, greater reliability and higher fuel efficiency is on the rise, which is driving the need for increasingly robust, lighter and smaller TVS solutions that provide superior protection against transient over-voltage occurrences," said Durga Peddireddy, director of marketing and applications for Microsemi's High Reliability Group. "As a leader in high-reliability solutions, Microsemi continues to execute on a full range of innovative product developments to support the stringent and evolving needs of this industry."
The 6.5kW and 7.5kW series TVS diodes are available in all screening levels. The price starts at $2.49 in 10,000 unit quantities.
