Product Overview: SM6T56CA Transil™ TVS Diode

The SM6T56CA is a high-quality Transil™ transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode from STMicroelectronics, designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by system inductive load switching and lightning surges. This robust TVS diode is a bidirectional, stand-off voltage device from STMicroelectronics' Transil range, providing reliable protection for voltage-sensitive components.

Key Features

• Stand-off Voltage: This device has a stand-off voltage of 56V, making it suitable for a variety of applications that require this level of voltage protection.
• Peak Pulse Power: It offers a peak pulse power dissipation of 600W (10/1000 μs surge), ensuring that devices are shielded from high energy transients.
• Package: The SM6T56CA comes in a molded plastic SMB (DO-214AA) package, which provides a compact footprint and is suitable for high-density circuit designs.
• Low Clamping Voltage: With its low clamping voltage, this TVS diode provides an efficient protection by clamping the overvoltage to a safe level without compromising the protection of the circuit.
• RoHS Compliant: The diode complies with EU RoHS directives, making it an environmentally friendly choice for electronic designs.

Applications

The SM6T56CA is ideal for protecting voltage-sensitive components in a variety of applications, including:

• Power supply lines
• Computer systems
• Communication systems
• Medical equipment
• Industrial applications

Quality and Reliability

STMicroelectronics is known for its dedication to quality and reliability, and the SM6T56CA is no exception. Each diode is rigorously tested to ensure it meets the high standards expected from STMicroelectronics products. This makes the SM6T56CA an excellent choice for designers looking for a reliable solution to protect their electronic designs from transient voltage spikes.