1.5KE6.8 THRU 1.5KE440CA
TRANSZORB™ TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR
Breakdown Voltage - 6.8 to 440 Volts
Peak Pulse Power - 1500 Watts
FEATURES
♦ Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
♦ Glass passivated junction
Case Style 1.5KE
♦ 1500W peak pulse power
capability on 10/1000µs waveform
repetition rate (duty cycle): 0.05%
♦ Excellent clamping capability
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
♦ Low incremental surge resistance
♦ Fast response time: typically less
0.210 (5.3)
0.190 (4.8)
DIA.
than 1.0ps from 0 Volts to V
for uni-directional
(BR)
and 5.0ns for bi-directional types
♦ For devices with V >10V, I are typically less
0.375 (9.5)
(BR)
D
0.285 (7.2)
than 1.0µA
♦ High temperature soldering guaranteed:
265°C/10 seconds, 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length,
5lbs. (2.3 kg) tension
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
♦ Includes 1N6267 thru 1N6303
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: Molded plastic body over passivated junction
Terminals: Plated axial leads, solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
Polarity: Color band denotes positive end (cathode) except
for bi-directional
0.042 (1.07)
0.038 (0.96)
DIA.
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.045 ounce, 1.2 grams
DEVICES FOR BI-DIRECTIONAL APPLICATIONS
For bidirectional use C or CA suffix for types 1.5KE6.8 thru types 1.5KE440A (e.g. 1.5KE6.8C, 1.5KE440CA).
Electrical characteristics apply in both directions.
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
SYMBOL
VALUE
UNITS
Peak pulse power dissipation with a 10/1000µs
waveform (NOTE 1, Fig. 1)
PPPM
Minimum 1500
Watts
Peak pulse current with a 10/1000µs waveform
(NOTE 1)
IPPM
Amps
Watts
SEE TABLE 1
Steady state power dissipation at TL=75°C
lead lengths, 0.375" (9.5mm) (NOTE 2)
PM(AV)
6.5
Peak forward surge current, 8.3ms single half sine-wave
superimposed on rated load (JEDEC Method)
unidirectional only (NOTE 3)
IFSM
200
Amps
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 100A for
unidirectional only (NOTE 4)
VF
3.5/5.0
Volts
°C
Operating junction and storage temperature range
TJ, TSTG
-55 to +175
NOTES:
(1) Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig. 3 and derated above TA=25°C per Fig. 2
(2) Mounted on copper pad area of 1.6 x 1.6” (40 x 40mm) per Fig. 5
(3) Measured on 8.3ms single half sine-wave or equivalent square wave duty cycle=4 pulses per minute maximum
(4) VF=3.5V for devices of V(BR)≤220V and VF=5.0 Volt max. for devices of V(BR)>220V
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