SMTPA180 AI Analysis:
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SMTPA180 product

SMTPA180

TVS - Thyristors

TrisilSurge ProtectionTelecomSMB

The SMTPA180 is a bidirectional Trisil surge protector for telecom lines, offering robust crowbar protection in an SMB surface-mount package.

Best for

  • Telecommunication line cards
  • Modem and terminal protection

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring extremely low capacitance below 14 pF
  • High-voltage power rails exceeding the device's breakover limits

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation on the PCB
  • Compliance with specific regional telecom standards

Key specifications

Stand-off Voltage
162 V
Breakover Voltage
235 V
Peak Pulse Current
50 A

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
ROHS3 Compliant
REACH
-
MSL
-
ECCN
-
HTSUS
-

Application

TelecommunicationsIndustrial Equipment

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Questions & answers

The SMTPA180 is a bidirectional Trisil thyristor surge protection device from STMicroelectronics, specifically designed to protect telecommunication equipment from lightning and AC power line transients.