P4KE18CA 18 V 400 W Bi-Directional TVS Diode | DO-41 | Industrial & Telecom Surge Protector HORNBY

The P4KE18CA is an 18 V, 400 W bi-directional TVS diode designed to protect low-voltage AC/DC rails, industrial automation systems, telecom lines, and sensitive electronics from high-energy transient events. Its fast avalanche response and controlled breakdown in both polarities ensure reliable clamping during load-dump events, inductive switching, and voltage spikes.

Key Specifications

• VRWM: 16.4 V

• VBR: 18.520.4 V

• VC: 28.0 V

• Peak Pulse Power: 400 W

• Package: DO-41

• Response Time: < 1 ns

Applications

• Low-voltage AC/DC power line transient protection

• Industrial automation and PLC surge suppression

• Telecom and communication line protection

• SMPS/DC/DC converter front-end surge protection

• Microcontroller and sensor interface safeguarding

Features

• 400 W peak pulse energy handling

• Bi-directional clamping for AC and DC circuits

• Ultra-fast avalanche response (< 1 ns)

• Rugged, glass-passivated DO-41 axial package

• Low leakage current and stable breakdown characteristics