/learn/learning-center/the-tech-connection/b/blog/posts/how-tvs-diodes-protect-industrial-and-embedded-electronics-from-voltage-surgesModern automotive and industrial electronic systems rely on densely packed, high-performance semiconductors that operate at lower voltages. Engine control units (ECUs), Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS), PLCs, motor drives, sensors, and commuen-USTelligent Community 12https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/the-tech-connection/b/blog/posts/how-tvs-diodes-protect-industrial-and-embedded-electronics-from-voltage-surgesFri, 17 Jul 2026 13:52:53 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:76824baa-0210-4ac1-acce-a8317af128a7BigG0<p>Something that annoys the heck out of me - there&#39;s no parametric search options on distributor websites for ESD (IEC 61000-4-2), EFT (IEC 61000-4-4) and Surge standards&nbsp;(IEC 61000-4-5).</p> <p></p> <p>It&#39;s also not always clear in Yageo&#39;s datasheets which standards apply. I seem to struggle to find ones that are EFT compliant.</p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=29691&AppID=207&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">https://community.element14.com/learn/learning-center/the-tech-connection/b/blog/posts/how-tvs-diodes-protect-industrial-and-embedded-electronics-from-voltage-surgesSat, 11 Jul 2026 15:28:45 GMT93d5dcb4-84c2-446f-b2cb-99731719e767:76824baa-0210-4ac1-acce-a8317af128a7colporteur0<p>I found this reference on the Newark site that adds some more details.&nbsp;<a id="" href="https://www.newark.com/technical-resources/guides/tvs-diodes-101-to-choose-the-right-circuit-protection?COM=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;CMP=e14c-direct-ugc&amp;osetc=e14c-direct-ugc" target="_blank" data-e14adj="t">https://www.newark.com/technical-resources/guides/tvs-diodes-101-to-choose-the-right-circuit-protection</a></p><img src="https://community.element14.com/aggbug?PostID=29691&AppID=207&AppType=Weblog&ContentType=0" width="1" height="1">