Microsemi Corporation, a provider of semiconductor and system solutions for communications, defense, aerospace and industrial markets, has introduced two new plastic large area device (PLAD) transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode products for transient lightning strike protection of aircraft electrical systems
“The trend towards aircraft electrification, greater reliability and higher fuel efficiency is on the rise, which is driving the need for increasingly robust, lighter and smaller TVS solutions that provide superior protection against transient over-voltage occurrences,” Durga Peddireddy, director of marketing and applications for Microsemi’s High Reliability Group, said.
Featuring 50 percent smaller footprints than the company’s current 15kW and 30kW solutions, the new 6.5kW and 7.5kW devices comply with industry-standard RTCA DO-160 requirements for lightning protection in aircraft and are available in voltages ranging from 10V to 48V. The devices feature a patented, low-profile PLAD surface mount package designed to help reduce board space and overall component weight. The highly-integrated, single-component diodes are also more reliable than alternative multiple-device solutions, says the company, making them ideal for demanding aviation, military, automotive and industrial applications.
