High-power density packaging reduces the required printed circuit board space by approximately 50%.
Littelfuse, Inc. has unveiled the Pxxx0S3N-A Automotive Grade 3kA SIDACtor Protection Thyristor Series, now available in the DO-214AB package. This product is engineered to offer robust and dependable high-surge current protection for equipment operating in challenging environments, simplifying compliance with regulatory standards for designers.
The distinguishing feature of the series is its high power density design, capable of withstanding surge currents of up to 3 kA (8/20 µs) and voltages up to 6 kV while maintaining a low clamping voltage. This compact SIDACtor component, conveniently housed in the DO-214AB (SMC) package, empowers automotive manufacturers to realise high-power density designs and enhance product miniaturisation in automotive electronics. This achievement marks a departure from the past, where achieving such formidable surge ratings necessitated a considerably larger TO-262 package.
Specifically engineered for applications in Battery Electric Vehicles (BEV) and Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), the series delivers unparalleled transient surge protection for onboard chargers when used in tandem with a MOV combination. By seamlessly integrating this compact SIDACtor into their systems, automotive manufacturers can achieve heightened reliability, robustness, and cost-efficiency in AC power protection for charging systems. Thyristor Series offers a host of key features and advantages, catering to diverse industry segments:
- High Surge Protection: This series is engineered to handle severe overvoltage transients, providing equipment with robust defence against high-energy surge events of up to 6 kV / 3 kA while maintaining an exceptionally low clamping voltage.
- Automotive Grade: Designed to excel in harsh and demanding environments, the series ensures compliance with the stringent AEC-Q101 standard, assuring flawless functionality in automotive applications.
- Compact Design: Using the DO-214AB package facilitates product miniaturisation without compromising robustness. It also aids designers in adhering to rigorous automotive-grade requirements.
- Versatility: While primarily focused on the automotive industry, particularly in BEV and PHEV On-Board Chargers, this SIDACtor series exhibits potential applications across the industrial and ICT electronics sectors.
- Enhanced System Reliability: Combining this compact SIDACtor with an MOV for transient surge protection results in a substantially more reliable and cost-effective on-board charger system
This compact thyristor has emerged as the preferred solution for effectively mitigating severe transients, especially in exposed environments. Its versatility is evident in various applications, such as Battery Electric Vehicles (EV/BEV), Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicles (PHEV), Board Chargers (OBC), charging piles, EV wall chargers, and Energy Storage Systems, making it an ideal choice across a spectrum of settings.
This series promises enhanced protection for EVs and energy storage, endorsed by Charlie Cai, Director of Protection Semi Product Marketing, for its versatility and automotive-grade robustness. Compared to legacy solutions, which often grappled with bulky designs prone to degradation over time, the Pxxx0S3N-A SIDACtor series stands out. Its compact form factor and surge rating make it ideal for highly exposed applications. Notably, it surpasses the Pxxx0FNL 3 kA SIDACtor series in the TO-262M package, occupying approximately 50% less PC board space. The thyristors are now readily available in tape-and-reel quantities of 3,000 units.
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