SA18CA-E3/54 TVS - Diodes by Vishay

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Export Control Classification Number assigned by the U.S. government. Determines whether the component requires an export license. Essential for international trade compliance. Verify the ECCN with the manufacturer or supplier before shipping to avoid legal issues.

Indicates whether the component is manufactured without lead, complying with RoHS and similar regulations. Check this attribute to ensure environmental compliance for your market. Verify against the datasheet for exact material declarations.

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Published indicates the date when the product data was released or updated in the catalog. It helps buyers assess the freshness of the information and whether the component is current or possibly obsolete. Check the datasheet for the latest revisions.

Specifies the voltage range within which the component operates correctly. Check the datasheet to ensure your power supply meets the minimum and maximum limits, as exceeding them can damage the device or cause malfunction.

Describes the internal arrangement of components, such as resistor networks or switch contacts. This affects the circuit topology and pinout. Engineers must verify this configuration against the datasheet to ensure correct integration into the PCB layout and proper functionality.

Identifies the company that designed and produced the component. Buyers often filter by manufacturer to ensure brand reliability, quality standards, and supply chain consistency. Verify the manufacturer against the datasheet and official packaging to avoid counterfeit parts.

Specifies the ambient temperature range within which the component reliably functions. Compare this with your application's thermal environment to ensure proper operation. Always verify against the datasheet for derating curves and maximum ratings.

Lists the product categories or classifications assigned to this component, such as connectors, capacitors, or modules. This helps in filtering and comparing similar parts. Review the categories to ensure the component fits your application and to find alternative parts in the same class.

Select the component category that best matches your application, such as resistor, capacitor, diode, or connector. This classification helps narrow down the correct part family and ensures compatibility with your circuit design. Verify the type against the datasheet to avoid mismatches.

Indicates the specific product subcategories or classifications within the broader component family. Helps narrow down search results and identify the exact type of component needed for your design. Review the subcategory to ensure compatibility with your application.

A more specific classification within the main product category, such as 'Ceramic Capacitor' under 'Capacitors'. This helps narrow down search results and compare similar components. Use it to filter products with similar characteristics and intended applications.

Manufacturing technology or process used for the component, such as thin film, thick film, or semiconductor process. Affects performance, stability, and cost. Confirm the technology matches your application requirements and environmental conditions.

Describes the physical configuration of the component's leads or pads, such as through-hole, surface mount, or gull-wing. This affects PCB layout, soldering process, and mechanical fit. Confirm compatibility with your assembly method and footprint.

Indicates whether the component is lead-free per RoHS or other directives. Buyers use this to verify environmental compliance and avoid restricted substances. Always confirm with the datasheet or certificate of compliance.

Specifies how the component attaches to the PCB or assembly, such as surface mount, through-hole, or chassis mount. This affects soldering process, mechanical stability, and thermal performance. Verify compatibility with your board layout and assembly capabilities.

Indicates the total number of electrical connection points on the component, such as pins or pads. This is critical for PCB footprint design and assembly. Verify it matches the package specification to ensure proper soldering and connectivity.

Total number of pins or contacts on the component. This determines the footprint and mating connector requirements. Always match the pin count to your PCB layout and connector specification to ensure proper electrical and mechanical connection.

Total number of pins or terminals on the component package. Essential for footprint design, PCB layout, and connector mating. Verify against the datasheet to ensure compatibility with your board and assembly process.

Specify the typical end-use scenarios for this electronic component, such as consumer electronics, automotive, industrial, or telecommunications. This helps engineers quickly assess suitability for their design. Verify against the datasheet's application section.

Maximum power the component can safely dissipate as heat without damage. Exceeding this may cause failure. Check datasheet for thermal resistance and derating curves under your operating conditions.

Specifies the orientation or mounting direction of the component, such as horizontal, vertical, or polarized. Important for correct placement on the PCB and for ensuring proper airflow or connector alignment. Always confirm the direction against the datasheet drawing.

Maximum power the component can safely dissipate as heat without exceeding its thermal limits. Compare this rating with your application's expected power loss to ensure reliable operation. Always verify against the datasheet's derating curves and ambient temperature conditions.

Indicates how the component's case or package is electrically connected, such as to ground, a supply rail, or left floating. This affects thermal management, shielding, and circuit isolation. Always confirm with the datasheet to ensure proper PCB layout and avoid unintended shorts or noise coupling.

Specifies the physical length of the component body, typically in millimeters. This dimension is critical for PCB layout and mechanical fit. Verify against the datasheet to ensure proper clearance and alignment in your design.

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Indicates how many independent signal paths can transmit data in both directions simultaneously. Essential for bus transceivers, level shifters, and multiplexers. Verify against the datasheet to ensure the channel count matches your system's required data lines.

Lists any extra characteristics or capabilities beyond the standard specifications, such as built-in protection, special mounting options, or enhanced performance. Review these features to ensure they meet your application's specific needs and compare them across similar parts.

Physical package or case type of the component, defining its dimensions, mounting style, and thermal characteristics. Common types include SMD, through-hole, BGA, and QFN. Choose the package that fits your PCB layout and assembly process. Verify the exact package code in the datasheet for footprint compatibility.

The unique part number assigned by the original component manufacturer. Use this to cross-reference datasheets, verify specifications, and ensure the exact component matches your design requirements. Always confirm the number against the manufacturer's official documentation.

This code indicates the terminal finish material per JESD-609 standard. It helps identify the plating type for soldering compatibility and environmental compliance. Check the datasheet for the exact code and its meaning.

Indicates the floor life of a component before it must be baked prior to soldering. Higher levels require stricter handling and shorter exposure times. Verify the MSL rating in the datasheet to ensure proper storage and assembly conditions.

Indicates whether the component complies with the EU RoHS directive restricting hazardous substances. Buyers should verify this status for regulatory compliance and market access. Check the datasheet or certificate for exact compliance details.

Harmonized Tariff Schedule of the United States code for customs classification. Essential for import/export documentation and duty calculation. Verify the correct code with a trade specialist to avoid customs delays.

Export Control Classification Number assigned by the U.S. Commerce Department. It determines export licensing requirements for electronic components. Verify the ECCN against the manufacturer's datasheet or export compliance documentation before shipping internationally.

Specifies the plating material on component terminals, affecting solderability, corrosion resistance, and long-term reliability. Compare finishes like tin, gold, or silver for your assembly process and environmental requirements. Verify against datasheet for compliance.

Indicates how many independent functional sections are integrated into a single component package. This matters when comparing multi-channel devices or resistor networks. Always verify the exact element count against the datasheet to ensure it matches your circuit design requirements.

Semiconductor material used in the diode, such as silicon, germanium, or gallium arsenide. Affects forward voltage, speed, and temperature behavior. Choose based on your application's voltage, current, and switching requirements. Verify with datasheet specifications.

Indicates whether the component is designed to protect power supply lines from overvoltage or overcurrent events. Essential for ensuring system reliability in industrial and automotive applications. Confirm the protection level and response time in the datasheet.

Specifies the current level applied during parameter measurement. Compare this value when evaluating test conditions across similar components. Always verify that the test current matches your application's operating point to ensure datasheet parameters are relevant.

Maximum power the component can dissipate during a short pulse, such as a transient voltage surge. Critical for TVS diodes and suppressors to ensure they can handle expected surges without damage. Compare this rating with your system's transient energy and verify pulse duration in the datasheet.

Maximum current that flows through the diode when reverse-biased and off. Compare this value to ensure minimal power loss and proper blocking in circuits. Verify against datasheet for temperature and voltage conditions.

Current that flows through the component when it is in the off-state or reverse-biased. Important for capacitors, diodes, and transistors to minimize power loss and ensure proper isolation. Compare leakage current values to avoid unintended circuit behavior, especially in battery-powered or high-impedance applications. Verify test conditions in the datasheet.

Voltage at which the device starts conducting in reverse, marking its safe operating limit. Essential for selecting diodes and transistors for high-voltage applications. Always check this parameter against your circuit's maximum reverse voltage.

Voltage at which the diode begins to conduct in reverse bias, leading to breakdown. Critical for selecting diodes in rectifier and protection circuits. Ensure this voltage exceeds your maximum reverse voltage with margin. Check datasheet for tolerance and temperature effects.

Maximum reverse voltage the component can withstand without conducting significant current. For TVS diodes and rectifiers, this is the voltage below which the device remains off. Ensure this voltage is higher than the normal operating voltage to avoid unintended conduction, and check the breakdown voltage in the datasheet.

Specifies the voltage level at which a protection device begins to conduct and limit transient overvoltages. Compare this value with the circuit's maximum allowable voltage to ensure adequate protection. Verify against the datasheet for precise clamping characteristics under specified test conditions.

Maximum clamping voltage at the peak pulse current (Ipp) for TVS diodes or varistors. This is the voltage across the device during a transient event. Ensure it is below the protected circuit's maximum rating to prevent damage. Critical for selecting surge protection components.

Maximum voltage the component can withstand before breakdown occurs. Essential for ensuring safe operation in high-voltage circuits. Verify this rating against your circuit's worst-case voltage spikes to prevent failure and ensure long-term reliability.

Maximum current the component can withstand during a short pulse event without damage. Compare this rating with your circuit's transient conditions to ensure reliable operation. Verify against the datasheet for pulse duration and duty cycle limits.

Highest current the device can handle for a brief surge, such as inrush or lightning. Essential for power supply and protection circuits. Always compare with your system's surge profile and check the datasheet for duration and repetition rate.

Specifies the physical diameter of the component package, typically for cylindrical parts like capacitors, resistors, or fuses. Verify this dimension against your PCB layout and mechanical clearance requirements to ensure proper fit and assembly.