SA5.0(C)A - SA170(C)A
Features
1.0 min (25.4)
• Glass passivated junction.
• 500W Peak Pulse Power capability on
10/1000 µs waveform.
Dimensions in
inches (mm)
• Excellent clamping capability.
• Low incremental surge resistance.
0.300 (7.62)
0.230 (5.84)
• Fast response time; typically less
than 1.0 ps from 0 volts to BV for
unidirectional and 5.0 ns for
bidirectional.
DO-15
0.140 (3.56)
0.104 (2.64)
COLOR BAND DENOTES CATHODE
EXCEPT BIPOLAR
0.034 (0.86)
0.028 (0.71)
• Typical IR less than 1.0 µA above 10V.
DEVICES FOR BIPOLAR APPLICATIONS
- Bidirectional types use CA suffix.
- Electrical Characteristics apply in both directions.
500 Watt Transient Voltage Suppressors
Absolute Maximum Ratings*
TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted
Symbol
Parameter
Value
Units
PPPM
IPPM
minimum 500
see table
1.0
W
A
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation on 10/1000 µs waveform
Peak Pulse Current on 10/1000 µs waveform
PM(AV)
Steady State Power Dissipation
.375 " lead length @ TA = 75°C
W
Peak Forward Surge Current
if(surge)
superimposed on rated load (JEDEC method) (Note 1)
70
A
Storage Temperature Range
-65 to +175
°C
Tstg
TJ
Operating Junction Temperature
-65 to +175
°C
*These ratings are limiting values above which the serviceability of any semiconductor device may be impaired.
Note 1: Measured on 8.3 ms single half-sine wave or equivalent square wave; Duty cycle = 4 pulses per minute maximum.
SA5.0(C)A - SA170(C)A, Rev. A
1998 Fairchild Semiconductor Corporation