How to choose the appropriate model for TVS tubes? — SUNMATE

How to select TVS diodes? Model matching can be achieved through parameter calculation.

The parameters of TVS diodes mainly include: reverse operating voltage, maximum reverse leakage current, breakdown voltage, test current, pulse peak current, maximum clamping voltage, and pulse peak power.

The breakdown voltage of TVS tubes should be selected based on the highest working voltage UM of the line according to the formula: VBRmin ≥ 1.2 UM or VRWM ≥ 1.1 UM.

Communication: UM=1.414Uac, for example, for 220V AC, its UM=1.414 * 220=311 (V);

DC: UM=Udc.

The VC of the TVS tube should be less than the damage voltage of the protected circuit.