Notification 147 - TVS Clamps are not recommended for power levels exceeding 20 W

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The power supply's total output power is greater than 20 W and a TVS clamp has been used which is not recommended.

Using a TVS for higher powered designs can cause the TVS to fail and damage the power supply

  • Use a different clamp circuit

  • Reduce the total specified output power