MDE Semiconductor, Inc.
78-150 Calle Tampico, Unit 210, La Quinta, CA., USA 92253 Tel : 760-564-8656 • Fax : 760-564-2414
1-800-831-4881 Email: sales@mdesemiconductor.com Web: www.mdesemiconductor.com
15KPA SERIES
GLASS PASSIVATED JUNCTION TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR
VOLTAGE-17.0 TO 280 Volts
15000 Watt Peak Pulse Power
FEATURES
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
• Glass passivated junction
P-600
• 15000W Peak Pulse Power
capability on 10/1000 µs waveform
• Excellent clamping capability
1.0(25.4) MIN
• Repetition rate (duty cycle):0.05%
• Low incremental surge resistance
• Fast response time: typically less
than 1.0 ps from 0 volts to BV
.360(9.1)
.340(8.6)
DIA
.360(9.1)
.340(8.6)
• Typical Id less than 1µA above 10V
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
265°C/10 seconds/.375", (9.5mm) lead
length, 5lbs., (2.3kg) tension
.052(1.3)
.048(1.2)
1.0(25.4) MIN
MECHANICAL DATA
Case:Molded plastic over glass passivated junction
Terminals: Plated Axial leads, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
Dimensions in inches (milimeters)
Polarity: Color band denoted positive end (cathode)
except Bipolar
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.07 ounce, 2.1 gram
DEVICES FOR BIPOLAR APPLICATIONS
For Bidirectional use C or CA Suffix for types 15KPA17 thru types 15KPA280
Electrical characteristics apply in both directions.
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
RATING
SYMBOL
VALUE
UNITS
Watts
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation on 10/1000 µs
waveform (NOTE 1)
PPPM
Minimum 15000
Peak Pulse Current of on 10-1000 µs waveform
(NOTE 1)
IPPM
SEE TABLE 1
8.0
Amps
Watts
Steady State Power Dissipation at Tl=75 °C
Lead Lengths.375", (9.5mm)(NOTE 2)
PM(AV)
Peak Forward Surge Current, 8.3ms Sine-Wave
Superimposed on Rated Load, (JEDEC Method)
(NOTE 3)
IFSM
400.0
Amps
°C
Operatings and Storage Temperature Range
NOTES:
TJ, TSTG
-55 to +175
1.Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig.3 and derated above Ta=25 °C per Fig.2.
2.Mounted on Copper Pad area of 0.8x0.8" (20x20mm) per Fig.5.
3.8.3ms single half sine-wave, or equivalent square wave, Duty cycle=4 pulses per minutes maximum
Certified RoHS Compliant
UL File # E223026