TVS diode delivers robust transient protection through excellent clamping characteristics

May 15, 2025

The Littelfuse TPSMB TVS diode series provides excellent clamping capability to limit transient voltages, protecting sensitive electronics from load dump and other transient voltage events in harsh electrical environments.

The TPSMB series protects sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients in automotive applications, including lightning strikes, load dump, and other transient voltage events. The TVS diode range is AEC-Q101 qualified and rated for 600W peak pulse power at 10/1000µs waveform on a 0.01% duty cycle.  

Typically responding to transient voltage events within 1ns, the TPSMB TVS diodes maintain a stable clamping voltage in high power pulses due to low incremental surge resistance.  

By limiting peak transient voltages more tightly during surge events, the diodes reduce electrical stress on downstream components such as microcontrollers, sensors, and power management ICs.  

The series includes unidirectional, bidirectional, and asymmetric TVS diodes, enabling tailored protection for specific positive and negative transient requirements while optimising PCB space and component count. 

Features

  • Low-profile, surface-mount DO-214AA package 
  • Shorting failure mode from over-voltage or current 
  • ESD protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-2 
  • EFT protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-4 
  • Glass passivated chip junction 
  • Operating temperature range: -65°C to 150°C 
  • 100A peak forward surge current 
  • 3.5V / 5V maximum instantaneous forward voltage @ 50A 

Applications

  • Transient voltage suppression in automotive applications: 
    • I/O interfaces 
    • Vcc bus 
    • Onboard charging driving circuits 
    • Traction inverters 
    • Battery related vulnerable circuits 
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