TPSMC6.8 thru TPSMC43A
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Automotive Surface Mount
Transient Voltage Suppressors
DO-214AB (SMC)
Breakdown Voltage 6.8 to 43V
Peak Pulse Power 1500W
Cathode Band
Mounting Pad Layout
0.126 (3.20)
0.114 (2.90)
0.245 (6.22)
0.220 (5.59)
0.185 MAX.
(4.69 MAX.)
0.121 MIN.
(3.07 MIN.)
Dimensions in inches
and (millimeters)
0.280 (7.11)
0.260 (6.60)
0.060 MIN.
(1.52 MIN.)
0.012 (0.305)
0.006 (0.152)
0.320 REF
0.103 (2.62)
0.079 (2.06)
*Patent #’s
4,980,315
5,166,769
5,278,094
Features
• Designed for under the hood surface mount
applications
0.060 (1.52)
0.030 (0.76)
0.008
(0.203)
Max.
0.320 (8.13)
0.305 (7.75)
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
• Easy pick and place
Available in uni-directional only
• Low profile package
• Built-in strain relief
Mechanical Data
• Ideal for automated placement
• Exclusive patented PAR® oxide passivated
chip construction
• 1500W 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
Case: JEDEC DO-214AB molded plastic body over
passivated junction
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
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.007 oz., 0.2 g
• For devices with V
≥ 10V I are typically
D
(BR)
Packaging codes/options:
less than 1.0mA at T = 150°C
A
9/3.5K per 13" Reel (16mm tape), 30K/box
7/850 EA per 7" Reel (16mm tape), 27K/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 pulse power dissipation with a 10/1000µs
PPPM
Minimum 1500
W
waveform(1)(2)(Fig. 3)
Peak power pulse current with a 10/1000µs
IPPM
See Next Table
A
waveform(1) (Fig. 1)
Peak forward surge current 8.3ms single half sine-wave(2)(3)
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 100A(3)
Operating junction and storage temperature range
IFSM
VF
200
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 0.31 x 0.31” (8.0 x 8.0mm) copper pads to each terminal
(3) Measured on 8.3ms single half sine-wave, or equivalent square wave, duty cycle = 4 pulses per minute maximum
Document Number 88407
06-May-02
www.vishay.com
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