The TSM36A is a surge protection diode that handles 41 A of IEC 61000-4-5 8/20 µs surge current. The low clamping voltage protects downstream circuits from being stressed during a surge event. The TSM36A has minimal leakage current at the standoff voltage of 36 V, making it a good candidate for applications where low leakage is needed to reduce power dissipation. A 30-kV IEC 61000-4-2 rating makes it a robust protection solution for ESD events as well. The TSM36A has a wide ambient temperature range of –55°C to +150°C which enables it to work in applications requiring an extended temperature range. The small SOT-23 (DBZ) package enables it to save board area compared to other surge protection devices in a traditional SMA package. The leaded SOT-23 (DBZ) package enables automatic optical inspection during the assembly process.