The SA8.0HE3/54 is a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode manufactured by Vishay. This device is designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning, inductive load switching, and electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Applications

• I/O Ports
• VCC Bus Protection
• Data Line Protection
• Microprocessor Protection
• Voltage Suppression in Sensitive Electronic Equipment

Features

• Glass passivated junction
• Available in unidirectional polarity only
• Excellent clamping capability
• Low incremental surge resistance
• Typical IR less than 1 μA above 10 V
• AEC-Q101 qualified available
• UL Recognized File # E187329
• Compliant to RoHS directive 2011/65/EU and in accordance to WEEE 2002/96/EC

Benefits

• Provides robust overvoltage protection for sensitive electronic circuits.
• Enhances the reliability of electronic systems by preventing damage from transient voltage events.
• Excellent clamping capability ensures a low clamping voltage, protecting downstream components.
• The device's compact size makes it suitable for space-constrained applications.
• Reduces downtime and repair costs associated with voltage-related failures.

Additional Details

The SA8.0HE3/54 features a standoff voltage of 8.0V. The device has a peak pulse power dissipation of 500W at 10/1000 μs waveform. It has a low clamping voltage and fast response time to transient events. The operating junction temperature range is -55 °C to +175 °C. It has a typical reverse leakage current of less than 1 μA above 10 V. It meets MSL level 1, per J-STD-020, LF maximum peak of 260 °C. The device is RoHS compliant, ensuring it meets environmental regulations. The clamping voltage at peak pulse current is around 13.3V. It's commonly used in automotive applications due to its AEC-Q101 qualification.