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Audio Products

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application/pdf icon1501.pdf
(AN-11) LX1720: High-Efficiency Class-D, Stereo Audio Amplifier Controller IC.
Summary
(155 KB)
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(AN-16) AudioMAX Design Resource
(853 KB)
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Class-D Audio Amplifier ICs
(465 KB)
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(AN-35) LX1725 15W X 2 30W BTL Class-D Audio Amplifier
(861 KB)

Backlight Inverters / Light Sensors, Backlight LED Drivers

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application/pdf icon1401.pdf
(AN-13) LX1686 Backlight CCFL Direct Drive Design Reference
(354 KB)
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New CCFL Power Supply Expands Automotive Applications for Back Lit Liquid Crystal Displays
(106 KB)
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(AN-28) LX1970 Visible Light Sensor
(159 KB)
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(AN-32) Optical Design Of Ambient Light Sensor
(84 KB)
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(AN-33)Enhanced Multi-mode CCFL Controller
(108 KB)
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PD25012L/PD25012H Evaluation Board, User Guide
(1674 KB)

Miscellaneous

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Radiation Hardened Performance of Discrete Semis
(46 KB)
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Care, Handling & Solder Profile for Diodes
(107 KB)
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Plating and Solder Dipping
(36 KB)
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MIL-PRF-19500 Qual Chips vs. MIL-PRF-38534
(30 KB)
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Metallurgical Bond Evaluation Methods for Diodes
(214 KB)
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Metallographic Cross Sectioning Techniques for the Performance of Destruct Physical Analysis of Glass Encapsulated Diodes
(139 KB)
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How to Quickly Obtain Spice Data
(2603 KB)

MOSFETs and IGBTs

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application/pdf icon901.pdf
Introduction to MOSFETs
(142 KB)
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MOSFET Tutorial
(720 KB)
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Eliminating Parasitic Oscillation between Parallel MOSFETs
(225 KB)
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Latest Technology PT IGBTs vs. Power MOSFETs
(87 KB)
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Defining Diode Data Sheet Parameters
(293 KB)
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IGBT Tutorial
(245 KB)
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Making Use of Gate Charge Information In MOSFET and IGBT Data Sheets
(371 KB)
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Optimizing MOSFET and IGBT Gate Current to Minimize dv/dt Induced Failures in SMPS Circuits
(217 KB)
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Improved Power MOSFETS Boost Efficiency IN A 3.5kw Single Phase PFC
(201 KB)
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New 500V Linear MOSFETs for a 120kW Active Load
(127 KB)
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Cutting-Edge Mount Down Methods Boost Power Semiconductor Performance
(59 KB)
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Optimizing the Design of 3.5kw Single-MOSFET Power Factor Correctors
(194 KB)
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High-Voltage MOSFET Behavior in Soft-Switching Converters: Analysis and Reliability Improvements
(507 KB)
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Performance Comparison of the New Generation of IGBTs with MOSFETs at 150kHz
(85 KB)
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A New Generation Of Power MOSFETs Offers Improved Performance At Reduced Cost
(90 KB)
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Innovative Mounting Techniques Enhance Thermal Performance Of The Surface-Mount D3 Pak Package
(64 KB)
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Understanding the Differences Between Standard MOSFETs And Avalanche Energy Rated MOSFETs
(54 KB)
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New Ultrafast Recovery Diode Technology Improves Performance of High Frequency Power Circuits (Presented At HFPC
(74 KB)
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IGBT Technical Overview
(201 KB)
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VDS(on) VCE(sat) Measurement
(235 KB)
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Improving the Full-bridge Phase-shift ZVT Converter for Failure-free Operation Under Extreme Conditions in Welding<BR>and Similar Applications
(290 KB)

Photo Diodes and Laser Drivers

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application/pdf icon1601.pdf
MXP400x Wire Bond
(154 KB)

Power Amplifiers

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(AN-36) LX5506M High Gain, High Efficiency Power Amplifier
(Also see LX5506 and LX5506B)
(44 KB)

Power Modules

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Parallel Connection of IGBT & MOSFET Power Modules
(345 KB)
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Turn Off Snubber Design for High Frequency Modules
(242 KB)
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48kW Resonant Converter For X-Ray Machines Uses High Speed Power Modules with Integral Liquid Cooling
(98 KB)
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High Frequency Resonant Half Bridge
(155 KB)
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Mounting Instructions for SP6 Power Modules
(385 KB)
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Module Flatness
(62 KB)
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Handling Instructions & Protection Against Electrostatic Discharges
(334 KB)
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High Frequency and Paralleling Modules for High Current
(1123 KB)
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Using NTC Temperature Sensors Integrated into Power Modules
(274 KB)
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Mounting Instructions for SP4 Power Modules
(240 KB)
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Advanced IGBT Driver Application Manual
(1062 KB)
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Mounting Instructions for SP6-P (12mm) Power Modules
(413 KB)
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Mounting Instructions for SP3 Power Modules
(311 KB)
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Mounting Instructions for SP1 Power Modules
(153 KB)
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35 kW Active Rectifier with Integrated PM
(527 KB)
application/pdf iconLow_profile_power_module.pdf
Low profile power module
(1170 KB)
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PressFIT Mounting Instructions for Power Modules
(232 KB)
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Mounting Instructions for SP3F Power Modules
(191 KB)

Power over Ethernet

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(AN-37) LX1752 UC3844 Triple Isolated PoE PD Power Supply
(503 KB)

Power Supply

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(AN-17)DDR SDRAM Memory Termination (LX1672)
(124 KB)
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(AN-6) Power Solutions for Flexible Motherboards
(220 KB)
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(AN-7) A Simple Current-Sense Technique Eliminating a Sense Resistor
(154 KB)
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(AN-8) Hiccup Mode Current Limiting
(76 KB)
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(AN-9) Modulated Constant Off-Time Control Mechanism
(28 KB)
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(AN-10) Design Procedure for MicroProcessor Buck Regulators
(187 KB)
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(AN-18) LX1671 Design Reference Guide
(257 KB)
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(AN-20) LX1673 Design Reference Guide
(185 KB)
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(AN-19) LX1672 Design Referenece Guide
(259 KB)
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LX1741 / 1742 Formula Calculator for AN22
(824 KB)
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(AN-22) LX1741 / LX1742 Boost Converter Design Hint
(See Also DN-099A and DN-099B)
(512 KB)
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LED Driver Application for Portable Products
(See also DN23A)
(273 KB)
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(AN 30) LX1995 LED Driver: Camera Flash Application
(51 KB)
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(AN-31) Over Voltage Protection on AC Adapter Input
(40 KB)
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Radiation Hardened Point-of-Load Regulators, MHP8564 / 8565 / 8566 / 8567
(200 KB)

Rectifiers and Diodes

ARTICLESUBJECT / TITLE
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Rectifier Reverse Switching Performance
(224 KB)
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Introduction to Rectifiers
(154 KB)
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Introduction to Rectifier Bridges and Dual Diodes
(288 KB)

Reliability

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1003.pdf

Calculating Chi-squared (X2) for Reliability Equations

(107 KB)
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1001.pdf

General Semiconductor Reliability Principles

(36 KB)
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1002.pdf

Calculating Reliability using FIT & MTTF: Arrhenius HTOL Model

(171 KB)
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1004.zip

Reliability Calculator

(74 KB)

RF and PIN Diodes

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application/pdf icon701.pdf
PIN Diode Fundamentals
(116 KB)
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IFF Systems use PIN Diodes
(120 KB)
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PINs & GaAs MESFET Switches-Effects On Linearity
(88 KB)
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The Potential use of RF PIN Diodes in Hand Held Transceivers
(150 KB)
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The Advantages of PIN Diode Switches Over MESFET Switches for IEEE 802.11a High Speed Wireless LAN Applications
(186 KB)
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The 3G Power Game: Quiescent Current and Intelligent Biasing
(289 KB)
application/pdf icon706.pdf
Low Distorition RF FM Generation and Detection Using Hyper-Abrupt Tuning Diodes
(443 KB)
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NanoMount Switches for Microwave Applications
(583 KB)
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Analysis of NMR/MRI Coils using PIN Diode Switches
(29 KB)
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RF Frequency Linear Tuning Varactors
(175 KB)
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RF HF-VHF-UHF Voltage Controlled Oscillators using HyperAbrupt Tuning Diodes
(161 KB)

RF Power Transistors

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First Demonstration of 4H-SiC RF Bipolar Junction Transistors on a Semi-insulating Substrate with fT/fMAX of 7/5.2 GHz Semi-insulating Substrate with fT/fMAX of 7/5.2 GHz
(273 KB)
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Determining Maximum RF Output Power Rating
(37 KB)
application/pdf iconAPT0001.pdf
High Voltage, High Efficiency MOSFET RF Amplifiers - Design procedure examples
(108 KB)
application/pdf iconAPT9903.pdf
500W, Class E 27.12 MHz Amplifier Using A Single Plastic MOSFET
(64 KB)
application/pdf iconAPT9802.pdf
A 300W MOSFET Linear Amplifier for 50 MHz
(114 KB)
application/pdf iconAPT9801.pdf
A Push-Pull 300-watt Amplifier for 81.36 MHz
(251 KB)
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A 50 MHz, 250W Amplifier Using Push-Pull ARF448A/B
(364 KB)
application/pdf iconAPT9701.pdf
Low Cost 1000 Watt 300 Volt RF Power Amplifier for 27.12MHz
(73 KB)
application/pdf iconAPT9502.pdf
Low Cost 1000 Watt, 300 Volt RF Power Amplifier For 13.56 MHz
(74 KB)
application/pdf iconAPT9501.pdf
A High-Efficiency 400 Watt 13.56 MHz RF Power Amplifier
(110 KB)
application/pdf iconAPT9403.pdf
Simple and Inexpensive High-Efficiency Power Amplifier Using New APT MOSFETs
(230 KB)
application/pdf iconAPTB981.pdf
Capabilities of Low-cost High Voltage RF Power MOSFETs at HF and VHF
(41 KB)
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ARF300
(1422 KB)
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ARF475FL, 128 MHz Pulse Amplifier
(274 KB)
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Paralleling MOSFETs in RF Amplifiers
(205 KB)
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Device Selection and Optimizing of Half Bridge RF Generators
(159 KB)
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DRF Device Mounting Procedures and Power Dissipation
(635 KB)
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DRF12XX Evaluation Board
(183 KB)
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DRF13XX Evaluation Board
(188 KB)
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DRF1200 27.12MHz Reference Design Kit
(451 KB)
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DRF Series Design Guide
(2623 KB)
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DRF1200 13.56MHz Reference Design Kit
(512 KB)
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DRF1300 13.56MHz Reference Design Kit
(840 KB)

Schottky Rectifiers

ARTICLESUBJECT / TITLE
application/pdf icon402.pdf
High Temperature Reverse Bias
(123 KB)
application/pdf icon401.pdf
Introduction to Schottky Rectifiers
(78 KB)

SCRs and Triacs

ARTICLESUBJECT / TITLE
application/pdf icon601.pdf
Nanosecond SCR Switch for Reliable High Current Pulse Generators and Modulators
(164 KB)
application/pdf icon602.pdf
UPGA301A Pulse Circuit Analysis
(149 KB)
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Anode Gate Thyristors and High Current AC Applications
(26 KB)

SCSI Solutions

ARTICLESUBJECT / TITLE
application/pdf icon1201.pdf
(AN-1) Understanding the Single-Ended SCSI Bus
(225 KB)
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(AN-2) Ultra2 SCSI White Paper
(122 KB)

Transient Voltage Suppressors

ARTICLESUBJECT / TITLE
application/pdf icon102.pdf
An Introduction to TVS Devices
(105 KB)
application/pdf icon103.pdf
What is a TVS?
(555 KB)
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Protecting from ESD
(119 KB)
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Parasitic Capacitance in TVS
(230 KB)
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Parasitic Lead Inductance in TVS
(564 KB)
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Parallel Stacking TVS devices for Higher Current
(932 KB)
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Derating TVS devices for Higher Junction Temp
(898 KB)
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Protecting USB Data I/O Ports
(166 KB)
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TVS/Chip Product Overview
(243 KB)
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A Primer on TVS Devices
(155 KB)
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Using the Power vs Time Curve
(398 KB)
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Derating TVS at Elevated Temp for varying XXX
(918 KB)
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Series Stacking TVS devices for Higher Current
(520 KB)
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Protection at a Transformer
(689 KB)
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Protecting Data I/O ports with TVSArrays
(216 KB)
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What is a Thyristor Surge Protector Device
(139 KB)
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Crowbars and Clamps
(588 KB)
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Cross Referencing TVS Devices
(592 KB)
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Selecting TVS with PPP and Waveform Considerations
(72 KB)
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How to Select a Transient Voltage Suppressor
(39 KB)
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Effective use of Space Saving TVSArrays
(39 KB)
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Lightning Protection for Aircraft per RTCA/DO-160D for ARINC 429 Protocol
(320 KB)
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Unidirectional/Bi-Directional TVS Differences
(157 KB)
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Upscreening Commercial TVS Diodes for Avionics and Robust Environments or Applications
(95 KB)
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Overall TVS Selection
(149 KB)
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Aircraft Lightning Protection/DIRECTselect Method
(13297 KB)
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MicroNote Index and Summary
(1000 KB)
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Determining Clamping Voltages for Pulse Currents
(269 KB)
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Lightning Protection for Aircraft Electrical Systems
(259 KB)
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Repetitive Surge on Transient Voltage Suppressors
(309 KB)
application/pdf icon122.pdf
Transient Protection across High Data Rate & RF Lines
(439 KB)

Zener & Zero TC Reference Diodes

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application/pdf icon201.pdf
An Introduction to Zener Diodes
(694 KB)
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Zener Voltage Regulation with Current
(402 KB)
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Zener Voltage Regulation and Thermal Resistance
(85 KB)
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Zero-TC Reference Diodes
(70 KB)
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Zener Voltage Regulation with Temperature
(1535 KB)