1.5KA6.8 thru 1.5KA47A
Vishay Semiconductors
Automotive Transient Voltage Suppressors
High Temperature Stability & High
Reliability Conditions
Major Ratings and Characteristics
V(BR)
PPPM
PD
6.8 V to 47 V
1500 W
5.0 W
IFSM
200 A
* Patent #'s
4,980,315
5,166,769
Case Style 1.5KA
Tj max.
185 °C
5,278,094
Features
• Patented PAR construction
• Available in Unidirectional polarity only
• 1500 W peak pulse power capability with a
10/1000 µs waveform
• Excellent clamping capability
• Very fast response time
• Low incremental surge resistance
Typical Applications
®
Use in sensitive electronics protection against voltage
transients induced by inductive load switching and
lighting on ICs, MOSFET, signal lines of sensor units
for consumer, computer, industrial, automotive, and
Telecommunication
Mechanical Data
Case: Molded plastic body over passivated junction
Epoxy meets UL-94V-0 Flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D
• Typical I less than 1.0 µA above 15 V rating
• Solder Dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
D
E3 suffix for commercial grade, HE3 suffix for high
reliability grade (AEC Q101 qualified)
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
Maximum Ratings
(TA = 25 °C, unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Symbol
PPPM
Limit
Unit
W
Peak pulse power dissipation with a 10/1000 μs waveform(1) (Fig. 1)
Peak pulse current at TA = 25 °C with a 10/1000 μs waveform(1)(Fig. 3)
Power dissipation on infinite heatsink at TL = 75 °C (Fig. 5)
Minimum 1500
IPPM
See Next Table
A
PD
IFSM
5.0
200
W
A
Peak forward surge current 8.3 ms single half sine-wave(2)
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 100 A(2)
Operating junction and storage temperature range
VF
3.5
V
TJ, TSTG
- 65 to + 185
°C
Notes:
(1) Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig. 3 and derated above TA = 25 °C per Fig. 2
(2) 8.3 ms single half sine-wave or equivalent square wave, duty cycle = 4 pulses per minutes maximum
Document Number 88300
16-Aug-05
www.vishay.com
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