Silicon Avalanche Diode (SAD)

SAD’s are used as a surge protection component for multiple reasons. Diodes are designed to limit over-voltage conditions. They can dissipate high amounts of transient power in a short period of time. The advantages of SADs are low clamping voltage capabilities with negligible degradation yet they also possess a low energy-handling capability and therefore work best if combined with other technologies. For an SAD to be used successfully in a given situation, three conditions apply: 1) The equipment must require a low clamping voltage; 2) the SAD must be able to survive in the particular atmospheric environment; and 3) the SAD must be installed in such a way as not to compromise the component’s performance level. E CLIPS Engineering and Product Design Team puts this valuable technology to work for you in the best possible configurations.