Cutting-Edge Technological Breakthrough: Boron Nitride Deep Ultraviolet Optoelectronic Chip Released

Recently, a team led by Associate Professor Li Qiang from the Telecommunications Department at Xi'an Jiaotong University achieved a significant breakthrough in the field of optoelectronic chips, successfully developing a deep ultraviolet optoelectronic chip based on boron nitride material. This scientific achievement was published in *Nature Communications* and has quickly garnered high attention from both the tech and industrial communities.

Slkor Transient Protection Diode SMF10A product photo

High-Tech Devices Require Reliable Protection: The Crucial Role of Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes

With the continuous advancement of high-tech electronic components, such as deep ultraviolet optoelectronic chips, the demand for circuit protection technology has become more critical. Especially for such high-value, high-precision devices, any voltage transients or electrostatic discharge can cause irreversible damage. This brings us to the focus of today's discussion—the SMF10A Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diode from Slkor (SLKOR).

Slkor Transient Protection Diode SMF10A specification

As an efficient circuit protection component, the transient voltage suppression diode can respond to voltage fluctuations in nanoseconds, clamping dangerous high-voltage pulses within a safe range. For high-value electronic devices like boron nitride deep ultraviolet chips, a high-quality TVS diode serves as a 24/7 "circuit bodyguard," always ready to defend against voltage threats from power lines or signal lines.

Parameters of Slkor Transient Protection Diode SMF10A

Technological Advantages of Slkor SMF10A Transient Voltage Suppression Diode

The Slkor SMF10A is a high-performance transient voltage suppression diode with key specifications including:

- Working Voltage (VRWM): 10V

- Minimum Breakdown Voltage (VBR min): 11.1V

- Maximum Reverse Leakage Current (IR): 2.5μA

- Clamping Voltage (VC): 17V

- Package Type: SOD-123FL

These technical parameters highlight the following significant advantages of the SMF10A:

1. Fast Response: The diode can respond to transient voltage interference in picoseconds, much faster than standard voltage regulator components.

2. Precise Protection: With a breakdown voltage of 11.1V and a clamping voltage of 17V, it provides accurate protection for circuits operating at 10V, preventing false triggering while effectively limiting overvoltage.

3. Low Leakage Current: With only 2.5μA of reverse leakage current, it has minimal impact on the normal operation of the circuit.

4. Compact Package: Featuring an SOD-123FL package, it saves PCB space and is ideal for high-density installations.

Circuit Protection Challenges and Solutions in Deep Ultraviolet Optoelectronic Devices

Deep ultraviolet optoelectronic chips and their application devices face unique circuit protection challenges:

1. High Sensitivity: Deep ultraviolet detectors are extremely sensitive to weak signals, and circuit noise can severely affect performance.

2. High Voltage Pulse Risks: Some deep ultraviolet devices operate in high-voltage environments, posing a risk of voltage transients.

3. Electrostatic Sensitivity: Wide bandgap semiconductor materials like boron nitride are especially sensitive to electrostatic discharge (ESD).

The Slkor SMF10A transient voltage suppression diode offers the perfect solution to these challenges:

- Multilayer Protection Architecture: It is recommended to deploy the SMF10A at the power input, signal lines, and chip power supply lines to create a multi-level protection network.

- Low Capacitance Design: The SMF10A’s ultra-low capacitance ensures it won’t affect high-frequency signal integrity, making it ideal for optoelectronic signal processing circuits.

- ESD Protection: It can withstand ESD surges per IEC 61000-4-2 standards, protecting sensitive chips from electrostatic damage.

Expanding Application Scenarios: From Laboratory to Industrialization

As boron nitride deep ultraviolet chip technology moves from the laboratory to industrial applications, the Slkor SMF10A transient voltage suppression diode will play a key role in the following scenarios:

1. Deep Ultraviolet Sterilization Equipment: Deep ultraviolet LED sterilization systems in hospitals and food processing industries require reliable circuit protection to ensure long-term stable operation.

2. Biochemical Detection Instruments: Precision detection devices based on deep ultraviolet fluorescence, where circuit noise directly impacts detection accuracy.

3. Non-Line-of-Sight Communication Systems: Transceivers in deep ultraviolet optical communication devices need protection from high-voltage pulse interference.

4. Scientific Research Instruments: Various analysis and testing instruments that utilize deep ultraviolet light, which are of high value and require comprehensive protection.

Technological Synergy: Advancing Protection Components Alongside Main Chips

The development of electronic technology has never been isolated. Just as boron nitride deep ultraviolet chips represent the cutting edge of optoelectronic materials, high-performance transient voltage suppression diodes like the Slkor SMF10A embody advancements in circuit protection technology. The perfect synergy between the two is essential for creating truly reliable and durable electronic systems.

About Slkor：

Slkor has research and development offices in Busan, South Korea, Beijing, China, and Suzhou, China. Most of the wafer manufacturing and packaging and testing are carried out within China. The company employs and collaborates with individuals and organizations worldwide, with a laboratory for product performance and reliability testing and a central warehouse located at its headquarters in Shenzhen. Slkor has filed for over a hundred invention patents, offers more than 2,000 product models, and serves over ten thousand customers globally. Its products are exported to countries and regions including Europe, the Americas, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, making it one of the rapidly growing semiconductor companies in recent years. With well-established management systems and streamlined workflows, Slkor has rapidly enhanced the brand awareness and reputation of its "SLKOR" brand through its outstanding quality and standardized services. Its product range includes three major series: diodes, transistors, and power devices, with recent introductions of new products such as Hall elements and analog devices, expanding its presence in sensors, Risc-v microcontrollers, and other product categories.