Product Overview
The A030900-3 is a high-power SIDACtor® protection thyristor manufactured by Littelfuse (formerly Teccor). This overvoltage protection device is designed to safeguard sensitive electronic circuitry from transient voltage surges caused by lightning, electrostatic discharge, and AC power cross conditions. Featuring a crowbar-type clamping mechanism, it provides robust protection with high surge current handling capability. The device is commonly used in telecommunications, industrial control, and power supply applications requiring reliable overvoltage protection.
Key Specifications
| Type | SIDACtor Protection Thyristor (SIDAC) |
| Stand-off Voltage (VDRM) | 90 V (typical) |
| Switching Voltage (VS) | 115 V (typical) | Breakover Voltage (VBO) | 125 V max |
| Peak Pulse Current (IPP, 8x20us) | 3000 A |
| Holding Current (IH) | 150 mA min |
| On-State Voltage (VT) | 3.0 V (typical at 100A) |
| Capacitance | 150 pF typical |
| Package | TO-220 (through-hole) |
| Operating Temperature | -40°C ~ +150°C |
Features
- High surge current capability: 3000A (8x20us)
- Crowbar protection mechanism – low on-state voltage
- Fast response time (nanosecond range)
- Bi-directional protection (AC line rated)
- Stable breakdown voltage over temperature
- RoHS compliant and halogen-free
- Glass passivated chip for reliability
- UL recognized component
- High repetition rate capability
- Low leakage current
Applications
- Telecom line card protection
- AC power line overvoltage protection
- Industrial control systems
- Power supply input protection
- Lightning surge protection
- Data communication equipment
- Industrial sensor protection
- Energy metering devices