The Taiwan semiconductor transient voltage suppressor diodes, more commonly known as TVS diodes, are used to protect integrated circuits (ICs). TVS diodes protect semiconductors and sensitive components against high transient voltage spikes (overvoltage).TVS diodes are offered in both through hole and surface mount packages. They can be unidirectional or bidirectional. Unidirectional TVS diodes will only allow positive or negative voltage whereas bidirectional diodes can operate at both positive and negative voltages. AEC-Q101 qualified Junction passivation optimized design technology TJ =175 °C capability suitable for high reliability and automotive requirement Moisture sensitivity level 1, per J-STD-056