6KA24
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Automotive Transient Voltage Supressor
Stand-off Voltage 24V
Peak Pulse Power 6000W (10/1000µs)
Case Style P600
Features
• Designed for under the hood applications
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
• Exclusive patented PAR® oxide passivated chip
construction
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
• Low incremental surge resistance
0.360 (9.1)
0.340 (8.6)
• Ideally suited for automotive “load dump” applications
• High temp. soldering guaranteed: 300°C/10 seconds,
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length, 5lbs. (2.3 kg) tension
0.360 (9.1)
0.340 (8.6)
• Available in unidirectional only
Mechanical Data
Case: Molded plastic body over nitride passivated die
Dimensions in inches
and (millimeters)
Terminals: Axial leads solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
Polarity: Color band denotes postitive end (cathode)
0.052 (1.32)
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
0.048 (1.22)
DIA.
Weight: 0.07 oz., 2.1 g Mounting Position: Any
Packaging codes/options:
*
Patent #’s 4,980,315
5,166,769
5,278,094
1/750 ea. per Bulk Box, 7.5K/box
4/800 ea. per 13" Reel (52mm tape), 3.2K/box
23/300 ea. per Ammo Box (52mm tape), 2.7K/box
Maximum Ratings and Thermal Characteristics(TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Symbol
Limit
6000
2000
Unit
W
Peak pulse power dissipation w/ 10/1000µs waveform(1)
Peak pulse power dissipation w/ 10µs/50ms waveform(2)
PPPM
PPPM
W
Steady state power dissipation
PM(AV)
6.5
W
lead lengths 0.375” (9.5mm), TL = 85°C(6)
Maximum working stand-off voltage
Peak forward surge current, 8.3ms single half sine-wave(3)
VWM
IFSM
24
400
V
A
Operating junction and storage temperature range
TJ, TSTG
–65 to +185
°C
Electrical Characteristics(TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Maximum DC reverse leakage current TA = 25°C
1.0
50
ID
µA
at VWM = 24V
TA = 150°C
Reverse Breakdown Voltage
at 100mA
TA = 25°C min.
TA = 25°C max.
TA = 150°C min.
TA = 150°C max.
26.7
32.6
29.7
36.7
V(BR)
V
Maximum clamping voltage
at IPP = 90A(4)
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 100A(5)
TA = 25°C
TA = 150°C
40
45
VC
VF
V
V
1.8
Notes: (1) Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig. 2, with a 10/1000µs waveform
(2) Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig. 5, with a 10µs/50ms waveform
(3) Measured on 8.3ms half sine-wave, or equivalent square wave,
duty cycle = 4 pulses maximum
(4) Measured on 80µs square pulse width
(5) Measured on 300µs second square pulse width
(6) Mounted on copper pad area of 1.6 x 1.6”
(40 x 40mm) per Fig. 5
Document Number 88309
23-May-03
www.vishay.com
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