Acronym · Power & Discretes
TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor)
An avalanche diode built with a large junction area to absorb high-energy surges for microseconds, clamping the line to a defined voltage and diverting the current.
It is rated in peak pulse power rather than continuous dissipation.
- Also known as
- Transil, Transorb
- Type
- Acronym
- Domain
- Power & Discretes, Power devices
Notes
Automotive TVS parts are specified against the ISO 7637 and ISO 16750 load-dump pulses.
Related terms
- Zener diode
- ESD protection
- Clamping voltage
- Load dump
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