Am shopping on Digi-Key to get the recommended components I need to use AC to DC power supply I just bought. Papers call for SMBJ7.0A. All I can find is SMT components which is probably what the SM means? Would like a through hole so I can bread board it.
Spent a while on Digi-Key trying to find a Zener with similar specs but no luck. Can someone advise on a suitable replacement please?
NTC= negative temperature coefficient Thermistor
MOV = metal oxide varistor
The NTC protects the power supply input components from over current. The MOV absorbs high voltage spikes from the mains supply so they do not reach the power supply - up to the ability/rating of the device. Beyond the voltage/power rating, MOV's release their magic smoke with an audible pop ;)o