1N5556

Description

The 1N5556 is a Uni-Directional TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor) diode from Sensitron Semiconductor, packaged in DO-13. It's a fast recovery rectifier diode with a high voltage capability of 63.5V and a forward current of 24A. This ESD suppressor is suitable for general-purpose applications, including surge protection in automotive electronics, overvoltage protection in consumer electronics, and reverse polarity protection in power supplies. Its low reverse recovery time makes it ideal for battery charging and discharging protection, as well as industrial control systems, solar power systems, LED lighting circuits, and signal conditioning circuits. The 1N5556 is designed to provide transient voltage suppression and protect sensitive electronic components from damage caused by electrical overstress events.

Features

According to the product information, the features of the 1N5556 are:

• Fast recovery rectifier diode
• 1.5 ampere forward current
• High voltage capability
• Low reverse recovery time
• DO-13 package type
• Suitable for general purpose applications

Package

According to the product information, the package type of 1N5556 is DO-13.

Manufacturer

The manufacturer of the 1N5556 is Sensitron Semiconductor, which is a semiconductor component manufacturer that specializes in producing electronic components such as diodes, transistors, and integrated circuits.

Applications

According to the product information, the application areas of 1N5556 are:

• Surge protection in automotive electronics
• Overvoltage protection in consumer electronics
• Reverse polarity protection in power supplies
• Battery charging and discharging protection
• Automotive ignition systems
• Industrial control systems
• Solar power systems
• LED lighting circuits
• Signal conditioning circuits
• Transient voltage suppression

Equivalent

According to Sensitron Semiconductor's 1N5556 datasheet, there isn't an exact equivalent product listed. However, similar Uni-Directional TVS Diodes with similar voltage and current ratings include:

• SP5T1C63CAD1 (65 V, 30 A)
• TV512CP (60V, 20A)
• BAP70C4E (64V, 40A)

Please note that these products might have different package types or features than the 1N5556. It's recommended to verify the specifications and suitability for your application by consulting the respective datasheets.