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| General Literature | Automotive Applications Short Form Catalog | There are also many mandatory safety systems requiring advanced electronic components while there is an ever-increasing reliance on electronic technologies within the automotive sector. ProTek Devices offers surge protection solutions for automotive applications. | gl-auto.pdf |
| Application Note | Single Pair Ethernet Protection Using PGBT3304 | The Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) solution is required withstand IEC 61000-4-5 standard (minimum 1kV 24A 8/20µs surge rating) that is specified for communication lines. The integrated single device TVS using the PGBT3304 provides the necessary protection. | pd1073.pdf |
| Application Note | Single Pair Ethernet Protection Using TRV03-4LC | The Single Pair Ethernet (SPE) solution is required withstand IEC 61000-4-5 standard (minimum 1kV 24A 8/20µs surge rating) that is specified for communication lines. The integrated single device TVS using the TRV03-4LC provides the necessary protection. | pd1072.pdf |
| General Literature | Industrial Applications Short Form Catalog | No matter the industrial application, ProTek Devices provides a comprehensive family of over-voltage and over-current protection devices. They are designed to seamlessly integrate within the various electronics design requirements for today’s modern industrial electronics system. They are also designed for quality and cost-effectiveness. They also not only help meet all relevant standards, they provide real-world scenario circuit protection for mission critical industrial systems. | gl-ind.pdf |
| Application Note | 28V DC Bus Protection Using the PAL704-P15K36/T | The PAL704-P15K36 and PAL704-P15K36T 15 kilowatt silicon transient voltage suppressors (TVS) designed for use primarily in 28 Volt aircraft applications in accordance with MIL-STD-704, MIL-STD-19500 and RTCA DO-160G standards. Module can be mounted on PCB or in a system cabinet. | pd1071.pdf |
| Application Note | SD Card Circuit Protection Using the PLR0524P and PLR0521 | The integrated solution is designed to protect the interface against transient events while maintaining signal integrity with an ultra low capacitance TVS diode array using the PLR0524P and the PLR0521 respectively. | pd1070.pdf |
| Application Note | Automation Sensor IO Link Using the PSM36A | The PSM36A, integrated TVS Diode solution is designed to protect the interface against transient events by using one device to protect DC power and sensor communication lines. | pd1069.pdf |
| Application Note | 4-20mA Protection Using the PSM36A | The PSM36A transient voltage suppression device is designed to protect power or data line applications. This device is ideally suited to protect I/O-Link sensor transceiver interfaces, 3-wire DC proximity switches and PLC applications that use the 4-20mA loop for communication. | pd1068.pdf |
| Application Note | SIM Card Protection Using the PLR0504F | The PLR0504F is an integrated TVS/Steering Diode array solution is designed to protect the interface against transient events by using one device to protect the SIM card pins. The is in a SC70-6L package configuration with an ultra-low capacitance of 1.9pF. | pd1067.pdf |
| Application Note | Audio Amplifier Protection Using the PLR0521 | The PLR0521 is a bidirectional, small package, transient voltage suppression device, designed to protect audio input lines from the damaging effects of ESD. This device is available in a DFN-2 package configuration and has an ultra low capacitance of 0.4pF. | pd1066.pdf |
| General Literature | Military Aerospace Applications Short Form Catalog | ProTek Devices has an extensive family of circuit protection components widely used in any of these military and aerospace applications. The components deliver primary and/or secondary side protection against ESD, electrical fast transients (EFT), surge, and lightning. They can also provide common-mode, differential-mode, and low capacitance protection. ProTek Devices’ components are well-known for meeting the strictest of standards requirements, from military standards and IEC, to RoHS and REACH, and more. The components are also designed to be provided in small packages suitable for even the smallest footprint military and aerospace applications. | gl-mil.pdf |
| Application Note | Automation Sensor IO Link Using DFN6-36 | The DFN6-36 solution is designed to protect the IO Link interface against transient events by using one device to protect DC power and sensor communication lines. | pd1064.pdf |
| Application Note | Automation Sensor IO Link Using DFN8-36 | The DFN8-36 solution is designed to protect the IO Link interface against transient events by using one device to protect DC power and sensor communication lines. | pd1065.pdf |
| Application Note | PTA03-3.3ULC - Gigabit Ethernet Protector | The PTA03-3.3ULC is a differential-mode port, fast transient protection array that features ultra-low capacitance by using a hybrid TVS and thyristor structure. | pd1063.pdf |
| Application Note | A Tiny but Mighty High Power TVS: Featuring PHS5xx/CA Series | Thee PHS5xx/CA Series of components are a new state of the art 500 Watt TVS offered in a highly efficient thermal package. | pd1060.pdf |
| Application Note | High Power Transient Voltage Suppression Module Using the PNH704270A | The PNH704250A is a high power transient voltage suppression module designed to provide protection against long duration switching transients. | pd1059.pdf |
| Application Note | High Power TVS in a Tiny Package: Featuring the PVCOM24 | The PVCOM24 is the latest addition to the Protek Devices portfolio. This mighty high powered TVS is designed for handheld electronics, where board space is a premium. | pd1058.pdf |
| Application Note | Power Bus Voltage Suppressor Module Using the SM100KWE78CA | The SM100KWE78CA is a high powered surface mount TVS designed to protect equipment and systems from the damaging effects of high voltage spikes. | pd1057.pdf |
| Application Note | AC/DC Power Bus Voltage Suppressors Using the SM15KWE/SM30KWE Series | The SM15KWE and SM30KWE Series high powered TVS components are high ideal devices for aircraft AC/DC power protection. | pd1056.pdf |
| Application Note | Surface Mount High Power TVS Using the SKC Series | The SKC Series are high current bidirectional TVS devices that provide AC line and high-power DC protection. | pd1061.pdf |
| Application Note | TVS Device Technology for Automotive Applications Using the PAM7 and PAM11 | The PAM7KSMDJ24CAP and PAM11KLD8S24CAP are a new generation of snap-back TVS devices designed for automotive applications. | pd1062.pdf |
| General Literature | Communiations Applications Short Form Catalog | To satisfy an ever-demanding market for greater safety and reliability of electronics, ProTek Devices continues to work with the major electronic equipment manufactures to develop next generation products that are protected with ProTek Devices circuit protection components. ProTek Devices offers low profile, space saving devices that provide low working voltage, lower clamping voltages and ultra low capacitance for high-speed communication applications. | gl-com.pdf |
| General Literature | Short Form Catalog | ProTek offers a short-form catalog, designed for quick and easy access to all of our parts. Includes electrical characteristics, circuit diagram of each product series and selection chart per application. | gl-shortform.pdf |
| Application Note | 100KS200CNH Shipboard/AC Power Bus Voltage Suppressor | The new compact 100KS200CNH is designed in accordance with DOD-STD-1399, Section 300 interface standard and MIL-STD704A for shipboard systems, electrical power an alternating current. | pd1053.pdf |
| Application Note | PGBT2504 Gigabit Ethernet Protector for Critical Applications | The PGBT2504 is a differential-mode port, fast transient protection array that features ultra-low capacitance by using a hybrid TVS and Thyristor structure. | pd1054.pdf |
| Application Note | PAM8S48A Automotive 48V HEV Load Dump Protection | The PAM8S48A is a high power transient voltage suppressor designed to provide protection against long duration switching transient threats. This device is suitable for 48 Volt automotive system applications. | pd1047.pdf |
| Application Note | PHYTVS AC/DC Power Supply Protection | This PHYTVSxxxV3 series is designed to protect critical industrial and consumer applications, where a reliable overvoltage solution with lower clamping voltage is required. | pd1045.pdf |
| Application Note | PHYTVS LED Driver Protection | This PHYTVSxxxV3 series is designed to protect critical industrial and consumer applications, where a reliable overvoltage solution with lower clamping voltage is required. | pd1045.pdf |
| Application Note | SMDB712C RS-485/RS-422 Protection | RS-485, also known as TIA-485(-A)/ EIA-485, is a standard defining the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers for use in serial communication systems. Electrical signaling is balanced and multi-point systems are supported. | pd1044.pdf |
| Application Note | PHN1275 MIL-STD-1275 Surge Protection | The PNH1275 is a high power transient voltage suppressor designed to provide protection against long duration switching transient threats. | pd1048.pdf |
| Application Note | SMP6LLC05-2P ETHERNET 10/100 RTCA DO-160 Protection | This solution provides ESD protection commonly required in indoor, short-cable applications where ESD is the primary threat. It also provides protection for secondary lightning surges as required by the RTCA DO-160 standard | pd1043.pdf |
| Application Note | GPZ1275 MIL-STD-1275 Surge Protection | DC applications that include heavy duty motors, generators or where DC power is being switched on and off at frequent intervals, require TVS protection against large surges. | pd1041.pdf |
| Application Note | PSM712 RS-485/RS-422 Protection | RS-485, also known as TIA-485(-A)/ EIA-485, is a standard defining the electrical characteristics of drivers and receivers for use in serial communication systems. Electrical signaling is balanced and multi-point systems are supported. | pd1042.pdf |
| Application Note | PAM1FLEX - FLEXRAY Bus Protection | FlexRay supports high data rates - up to 10 Mbits/s - explicitly supports both start and "party line" bus topologies and can have two independent data channels for fault tolerance. | pd1038.pdf |
| Application Note | PAM1LIN - LIN Bus Protection | The LIN Bus is a serial network protocol used for communication between components in vehicles - single wire communications up to 19.2 kbits/s @ 40 meter bus length. | pd1039.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0502- USB 2.0 Protection | Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 provides ports 480Mbps of data transfer and 5V of power up to 500mA. As a hot-pluggable interface, USB typically protection against ESD and short circuits. | pd1040.pdf |
| Application Note | DSL03-24 VDSL Protection | VDSL circuits are sometimes combined with POTS (Plain Old Telephone Service) circuits. This solution protects those communication ports against surge and power contact threats. | pd1036.pdf |
| Application Note | VSMF05LC Li-ion Battery Protection | This solution provides protection for the battery against overcurrent conditions as well as ESD protection for the control chip. | pd1037.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0504F Gigabit ETHERNET Protection | Ethernet interfaces are 2.5V digital signals operating on a 125MHz clock. This solution provides ESD protection commonly required in indoor, short-cable applications where ESD is the primary threat. | pd1035.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0502-6/PLR0514LC/PSD05 USB 3.1 Protection | The USB 3.1, Section 6.1 standard recommends that power and signal lines receive ESD protection. ProTek offers several devices that are ideal for USB 3.1 interfaces. | pd1033.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0506LP/PSD05 USB 3.0 Protection | Universal Serial Bus (USB) 3.0 provides ports 5 Gbps of data transfer and 5V of power up to 900mA. As a hot-pluggable interface, USB typically protection against ESD and short circuits. ProTek provides ideal protection for these interfaces. | pd1034.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR2512 ETHERNET Protection | This solutons provides protection for Ethernet interfaces. Ethernet interfaces are 2.5V digital signals operating on a 125MHz clock. | pd1029.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0506/PSD05HP HDMI 1.4 Protection | This solution provides HDMI 1.4 port protection against the damaging effects of ESD and short circuits without impairing the data rate or the transmission of power. | pd1030.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0514LC/PSD05HP HDMI 2.0 Protection | This solution provides HDMI 2.0 port protection against the damaging effects of ESD and short circuits without impairing the data rate or the transmission of power. | pd1031.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR0504F USB 2.0 Protection | The PLR0504F offers protection for Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 against the effects of electrostatic discharge. | pd1032.pdf |
| Application Note | PAM1CAN PAM-Bus Protection | This solution addresses CAN-Bus protection. The CAN-Bus is a serial bus with a message-based protocol designed specifically for automotive applications as well as industrial automation and medical equipment applications. | pd1028.pdf |
| Application Note | PLR3343 Gigabit Ethernet Protection 3.3V PHY | This solution provides ESD protection commonly required in indoor, short-cable applications where ESD is the primary threat. | pd1027.pdf |
| Technical Article | Eliminate Those Automotive Load-Dump Circuit Protection Headaches | The automotive industry perpetually introduces new features that enhance driver experience on top of existing popular systems such as infotainment and navigation systems, Bluetooth and USB connected-car functionality, high-performance LED lighting, and more. | pd1026.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Summing up Circuit Protection for USB 3.0 and USB in Automotive Application | The challenges of circuit protection for USB 3.0 interfaces and automotive applications. | pd1025.pdf |
| Whitepaper | ESD Protection Solutions for High Speed Communication Ports | This paper discusses standard requirements for ESD. It highlights overvoltage protection solutions for the most common high speed interfaces. | pd1024.pdf |
| Technical Article | Automotive Electronics Advances Usher in a Greater Need for Circuit Protect | Every year, the automotive industry introduces more features that leverage advanced electronics. Many of these new electronics features are marketed for occupant safety, entertainment and conveniences. | pd1023.pdf |
| Application Note | Protecting LVDS Interfaces Using SRV05-4LC | Low-Voltage Differential Signaling or LVDS is a technology used in a variety of high-speed data transmission applications such as switches, set-top boxes and flat panel displays. This solution provides protection for LVDS applications. | pd1052.pdf |
| Application Note | TVS Protection for RS-422 Using the PSOT05C | This solution provides RS-422 interface protection using the PSOT05C TVS device. | pd1049.pdf |
| Whitepaper | TVS Devices & Transmission Rates | A brief discussion on the importance of TVS device capacitance and data transmission rates. | pd1022.pdf |
| Application Note | USB 3.0 Layout Suggestions Using ProTek Devices' Parts | This brief is to assist the design engineer in the placement of ProTek Devices various parts for the protection of USB 3.0 applications. | pd1051.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Ethernet Interface Layout Suggestions Using TVS Devices | This brief is to assist the design engineer in the placement of Protek Devices various parts for the protection of Ethernet applications against the effects of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and secondary lightning. | pd1019.pdf |
| Whitepaper | HDMI Interface Layout Suggestions Using TVS Devices | This brief is to assist the design engineer in the placement of Protek Devices various parts for the protection of HDMI applications against the effects of Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) and secondary lightning. | pd1020.pdf |
| Whitepaper | ESD Human Body Model (HBM) and IEC 61000-4-2 | Many ESD standards such as Human Body Model (HBM), Machine Model (MM), Charged Device Model (CDM) and IEC 61000-4-2 have been developed to test the performance and robustness of electronic devices. Unfortunately, these standards are frequently misunderstood and often used interchangeably. | pd1021.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Converting 10/1000us Pulse Equivalents to DO-160E Waveforms | This brief assists the design engineer that requires protection from DO-160E, Section 22 transients, in selecting the proper transient voltage suppression device that only shows 10/1000µs waveform parameters on the specification. | pd1004.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Paralleling Transient Voltage Suppressors for Higher Power Capability | Avalanche Breakdown Diodes (TVS) offer a great deal of flexibility in circuit protection. TVS devices are successfully used in higher voltage and power combinations, by configuring multiple TVS diodes in series or in parallel. | pd1018.pdf |
| Whitepaper | ESD Standards vs Real World Conditions | What is ESD? How does it effect sensitive IC components? Why the standards don't measure up to real-world conditions? Find answers to these questions and more. | pd1014.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Transient Protection Comparison Chart | Transient protection comparison between GDT, MOVs and TVS Diodes | pd1055.pdf |
| Whitepaper | EMI/ESD Filters for Cellular Phones | Using EMI Filter Arrays and TVS devices to protect cellular phones and other wireless devices to the damaging effects of ESD transients. | pd1011.pdf |
| Application Note | DVI Solutions Using the PLR0502, PLR0504F and PLR0508 | This application note gives a brief overview of using TVS devices for DVI applications. | pd1050.pdf |
| Whitepaper | The Differences Between Unidirectional and Bidirectional TVS Devices | Learn the differences between unidirectional and bidirectional TVS diodes. | pd1000.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Understanding TVS Clamping | An introduction to the importance of clamping voltage with regards to transient voltage suppression (TVS) diodes. | pd1001.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Understanding Steering Diodes | Gain a general understanding of steering diodes and steering diode/TVS arrays and how they can be utilized to protect today's electronics. | pd1002.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Introduction to Transient Voltage Suppressors | A brief discussion of the various suppression technologies, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each. | pd1005.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Understanding Transient Voltage Suppressors | Gain a general understanding of TVS devices and how they can be utilized to protect today's electronics. | pd1006.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Understanding Peak Pulse Power, Duration and Temperature | A brief discussion of the use of 3 fundamental curves and their relationships to TVS devices. | pd1007.pdf |
| Whitepaper | A Primer on TVS Device ESD Modeling and Testing | A brief overview of the dangers of electrostatic discharge (HBM, MM, CDM) to circuits and the advantages of using TVS devices. | pd1008.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Ethernet Protection - A Whole Solution | Using TVS devices in combination with other types of protection technology to provide a whole protection solution for Ethernet interface applications. | pd1012.pdf |
| Technical Article | SPICE Simulation: A Design Tool for Incorporating Low Capacitance TVS | SPICE modeling can be used to build a more-effective protection network that provides both transient immunity and noise filtering. | pd1013.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Failure Modes and TVS Devices | Transient voltage suppressors (TVS) will fail if they are subjected to conditions beyond their designed limits. | pd1017.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Understanding IO Port Protection | With the increase in the number of interface and immunity standards, selecting a transient voltage suppression (TVS) device for I/O port protection has become a very confusing process for today's design engineer. | pd1010.pdf |
| Whitepaper | TVS Voltage Characteristics for an ESD Pulse | The most significant transient threat to IC components connected directly to I/O ports is ESD. Typical sources of ESD include Human Body Model (HBM), Machine Model (MM) and Charge-Device Model (CDM). | pd1015.pdf |
| Whitepaper | TVS Device Selection & Placement for Optimal EMC Design | Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), one of many environments influencing circuit design and board layout today, encompasses both radiated emissions and transient immunity threats. | pd1016.pdf |
| Whitepaper | Understanding Peak Pulse Power | A brief discussion on Silicon Avalanche Junction Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) and their specific waveshapes. | pd1003.pdf |