TPSMA6.8 thru TPSMA43A
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Surface Mount Automotive
Transient Voltage Suppressors
DO-214AC (SMA)
Breakdown Voltage 6.8 to 43.0V
Peak Pulse Power 400W
Cathode Band
Mounting Pad Layout
0.065 (1.65)
0.049 (1.25)
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
0.060 MIN
(1.52 MIN)
0.094 MAX
(2.38 MAX)
0.177 (4.50)
0.157 (3.99)
Dimensions in inches
and (millimeters)
0.012 (0.305)
0.006 (0.152)
0.050 MIN
(1.27 MIN)
0.220 REF
(5.58)
0.090 (2.29)
0.078 (1.98)
*Patent #’s
4,980,315
5,166,769
5,278,094
Features
0.060 (1.52)
0.030 (0.76)
0.008 (0.203)
MAX.
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
• Ideal for automated placement
• Low profile package
0.208 (5.28)
0.194 (4.93)
Available in uni-directional only
• Built-in strain relief
• Exclusive patented PAR® oxide passivated
chip construction
Mechanical Data
Case: JEDEC DO-214AC molded plastic body over
• 400W peak pulse power capability with a
10/1000ms waveform, repetition rate
(duty cycle): 0.01%
• Excellent clamping capability
• Low incremental surge resistance
• Very fast response time
passivated chip
Terminals: Solder plated, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
Polarity: The color band denotes the cathode,
which is positive with respect to the anode under
normal TVS operation
• For devices with V
≥ 10V I are typically
D
(BR)
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.002 oz., 0.064 g
less than 1.0mA at T = 150°C
• Designed for under the hood surface mount
applications
A
Packaging codes/options:
5A/7.5K per 13" Reel (12mm Tape), 90K/box
11/1.8K per 7" Reel (12mm Tape), 36K/box
• High temperature soldering:
250°C/10 seconds at terminals
Maximum Ratings and Thermal Characteristics(TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Unit
Peak power dissipation with a 10/1000µs waveform(1)(2) (Fig. 3)
PPPM
Minimum 400
W
Peak power pulse current with a
IPPM
See Next Table
A
10/1000µs waveform(1) (Fig. 1)
Peak forward surge current 8.3ms single half sine-wave(3)
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 25A(3)
Operating junction and storage temperature range
IFSM
VF
40
3.5
A
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) Mounted on P.C.B. with 0.2 x 0.2” (5.0 x 0.5mm) copper pads attached to each terminal
(3) Measured on 8.3ms single half sine-wave or equivalent square wave, duty cycle = 4 pulses per minutes maximum
Document Number 88405
06-May-02
www.vishay.com
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