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Application NotePTA03-3.3ULC - Gigabit Ethernet ProtectorThe 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 NoteA Tiny but Mighty High Power TVS: Featuring PHS5xx/CA SeriesThee 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 NoteHigh Power Transient Voltage Suppression Module Using the PNH704270AThe PNH704250A is a high power transient voltage suppression module designed to provide protection against long duration switching transients.pd1059.pdf
Application NoteHigh Power TVS in a Tiny Package: Featuring the PVCOM24The 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 NotePower Bus Voltage Suppressor Module Using the SM100KWE78CAThe 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 NoteAC/DC Power Bus Voltage Suppressors Using the SM15KWE/SM30KWE SeriesThe SM15KWE and SM30KWE Series high powered TVS components are high ideal devices for aircraft AC/DC power protection. pd1056.pdf
Application NoteSurface Mount High Power TVS Using the SKC SeriesThe SKC Series are high current bidirectional TVS devices that provide AC line and high-power DC protection.pd1061.pdf
Application NoteTVS Device Technology for Automotive Applications Using the PAM7 and PAM11The PAM7KSMDJ24CAP and PAM11KLD8S24CAP are a new generation of snap-back TVS devices designed for automotive applications.pd1062.pdf
Application Note100KS200CNH 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 NotePGBT2504 Gigabit Ethernet Protector for Critical ApplicationsThe 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 NotePAM8S48A Automotive 48V HEV Load Dump ProtectionThe 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 NotePHYTVS AC/DC Power Supply ProtectionThis 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 NotePHYTVS LED Driver ProtectionThis 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 NoteSMDB712C RS-485/RS-422 ProtectionRS-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 NotePHN1275 MIL-STD-1275 Surge ProtectionThe PNH1275 is a high power transient voltage suppressor designed to provide protection against long duration switching transient threats. pd1048.pdf
Application NoteSMP6LLC05-2P ETHERNET 10/100 RTCA DO-160 ProtectionThis 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 standardpd1043.pdf
Application NoteGPZ1275 MIL-STD-1275 Surge ProtectionDC 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 NotePSM712 RS-485/RS-422 ProtectionRS-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 NotePAM1FLEX - FLEXRAY Bus ProtectionFlexRay 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 NotePAM1LIN - LIN Bus ProtectionThe 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 NotePLR0502- USB 2.0 ProtectionUniversal 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 NoteDSL03-24 VDSL ProtectionVDSL 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 NoteVSMF05LC Li-ion Battery ProtectionThis solution provides protection for the battery against overcurrent conditions as well as ESD protection for the control chip. pd1037.pdf
Application NotePLR0504F Gigabit ETHERNET ProtectionEthernet 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 NotePLR0502-6/PLR0514LC/PSD05 USB 3.1 ProtectionThe 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 NotePLR0506LP/PSD05 USB 3.0 ProtectionUniversal 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 NotePLR2512 ETHERNET ProtectionThis solutons provides protection for Ethernet interfaces. Ethernet interfaces are 2.5V digital signals operating on a 125MHz clock. pd1029.pdf
Application NotePLR0506/PSD05HP HDMI 1.4 ProtectionThis 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 NotePLR0514LC/PSD05HP HDMI 2.0 ProtectionThis 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 NotePLR0504F USB 2.0 ProtectionThe PLR0504F offers protection for Universal Serial Bus (USB) 2.0 against the effects of electrostatic discharge. pd1032.pdf
Application NotePAM1CAN PAM-Bus ProtectionThis 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 NotePLR3343 Gigabit Ethernet Protection 3.3V PHYThis solution provides ESD protection commonly required in indoor, short-cable applications where ESD is the primary threat. pd1027.pdf
Technical ArticleEliminate Those Automotive Load-Dump Circuit Protection HeadachesThe 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
WhitepaperSumming up Circuit Protection for USB 3.0 and USB in Automotive ApplicationThe challenges of circuit protection for USB 3.0 interfaces and automotive applications.pd1025.pdf
WhitepaperESD Protection Solutions for High Speed Communication PortsThis paper discusses standard requirements for ESD. It highlights overvoltage protection solutions for the most common high speed interfaces. pd1024.pdf
Technical ArticleAutomotive Electronics Advances Usher in a Greater Need for Circuit ProtectEvery 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 NoteProtecting LVDS Interfaces Using SRV05-4LCLow-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 NoteTVS Protection for RS-422 Using the PSOT05CThis solution provides RS-422 interface protection using the PSOT05C TVS device.pd1049.pdf
WhitepaperTVS Devices & Transmission RatesA brief discussion on the importance of TVS device capacitance and data transmission rates.pd1022.pdf
Application NoteUSB 3.0 Layout Suggestions Using ProTek Devices' PartsThis 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
WhitepaperEthernet Interface Layout Suggestions Using TVS DevicesThis 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
WhitepaperHDMI Interface Layout Suggestions Using TVS DevicesThis 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
WhitepaperESD Human Body Model (HBM) and IEC 61000-4-2Many 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
WhitepaperConverting 10/1000us Pulse Equivalents to DO-160E WaveformsThis 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
WhitepaperParalleling Transient Voltage Suppressors for Higher Power CapabilityAvalanche 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
WhitepaperESD Standards vs Real World ConditionsWhat 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
WhitepaperTransient Protection Comparison ChartTransient protection comparison between GDT, MOVs and TVS Diodespd1055.pdf
WhitepaperEMI/ESD Filters for Cellular PhonesUsing EMI Filter Arrays and TVS devices to protect cellular phones and other wireless devices to the damaging effects of ESD transients.pd1011.pdf
Application NoteDVI Solutions Using the PLR0502, PLR0504F and PLR0508This application note gives a brief overview of using TVS devices for DVI applications.pd1050.pdf
WhitepaperThe Differences Between Unidirectional and Bidirectional TVS DevicesLearn the differences between unidirectional and bidirectional TVS diodes.pd1000.pdf
WhitepaperUnderstanding TVS ClampingAn introduction to the importance of clamping voltage with regards to transient voltage suppression (TVS) diodes.pd1001.pdf
WhitepaperUnderstanding Steering DiodesGain a general understanding of steering diodes and steering diode/TVS arrays and how they can be utilized to protect today's electronics.pd1002.pdf
WhitepaperIntroduction to Transient Voltage SuppressorsA brief discussion of the various suppression technologies, highlighting the advantages and disadvantages of each.pd1005.pdf
WhitepaperUnderstanding Transient Voltage SuppressorsGain a general understanding of TVS devices and how they can be utilized to protect today's electronics.pd1006.pdf
WhitepaperUnderstanding Peak Pulse Power, Duration and TemperatureA brief discussion of the use of 3 fundamental curves and their relationships to TVS devices.pd1007.pdf
WhitepaperA Primer on TVS Device ESD Modeling and TestingA brief overview of the dangers of electrostatic discharge (HBM, MM, CDM) to circuits and the advantages of using TVS devices.pd1008.pdf
WhitepaperEthernet Protection - A Whole SolutionUsing TVS devices in combination with other types of protection technology to provide a whole protection solution for Ethernet interface applications.pd1012.pdf
Technical ArticleSPICE Simulation: A Design Tool for Incorporating Low Capacitance TVSSPICE modeling can be used to build a more-effective protection network that provides both transient immunity and noise filtering.pd1013.pdf
WhitepaperFailure Modes and TVS DevicesTransient voltage suppressors (TVS) will fail if they are subjected to conditions beyond their designed limits. pd1017.pdf
WhitepaperUnderstanding IO Port ProtectionWith 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
WhitepaperTVS Voltage Characteristics for an ESD PulseThe 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
WhitepaperTVS Device Selection & Placement for Optimal EMC DesignElectromagnetic Compatibility (EMC), one of many environments influencing circuit design and board layout today, encompasses both radiated emissions and transient immunity threats. pd1016.pdf
WhitepaperUnderstanding Peak Pulse PowerA brief discussion on Silicon Avalanche Junction Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVS) and their specific waveshapes.pd1003.pdf