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1.5KA30A Datasheet, PDF (1/3 Pages) Vishay Siliconix – Automotive Transient Voltage Suppressors
1.5KA6.8 thru 1.5KA43A
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Automotive Transient Voltage Suppressors
Breakdown Voltage
Case Style 1.5KA
Patented* 6.8 to 43V
Peak Pulse Power
1500W
Features
• Designed for under the hood applications
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
• 1500W peak pulse power surge capability with a
10/1000ms waveform, repetition rate (duty cycle): 0.01%
• Exclusive patented PAR® oxide passivated chip construction
0.210 (5.3)
0.190 (4.8)
DIA.
0.375 (9.5)
0.285 (7.2)
• Excellent clamping capability
• Low incremental surge resistance
• Fast response time
• For devices with V(BR)D10V ID are typically less than
1.0mA at TA = 150°C
• High temperature soldering guaranteed: 300°C/10 seconds,
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length, 5lbs. (2.3 kg) tension
0.042 (1.07)
0.038 (0.96)
DIA.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
Available in uni-directional only
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
*Patent #’s 4,980,315
5,166,769
5,278,094
Mechanical Data
Case: Molded plastic over passivated junction
Terminals: Solder plated axial leads, solderable per MIL-
STD-750, Method 2026
Polarity: For unidirectional types the color band denotes
the cathode, which is positive with respect to the anode
under normal TVS operation
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.045 oz., 1.2 g
Packaging codes/options:
1/1.5K per Bulk Box, 15K/box
4/1.4K per 13" Reel (52mm Tape), 5.6K/box
23/1K per Ammo Box (52mm Tape), 9K/box
Maximum Ratings and Thermal Characteristics (TA = 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Symbol
Limit
Peak pulse power dissipation
with a 10/1000µs waveform(1) (Fig. 1)
PPPM
Minimum 1500
Peak pulse current at TA = 25°C
with a 10/1000µs waveform(1) (Fig. 3)
IPPM
See Next Table
Steady state power dissipation at TL = 75°C
lead lengths 0.375” (9.5mm)(2)
PM(AV)
5.0
Peak forward surge current, 8.3ms single half sine-wave(3)
IFSM
200
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 100A(3)
VF
3.5
Operating junction and storage temperature range
TJ, TSTG
– 65 to +185
Notes: (1) Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig. 3 and derated above TA = 25°C per Fig. 2
(2) Mounted on copper pad area of 1.6 x 1.6” (40 x 40mm) per Fig. 5
(3) 8.3ms single half sine-wave or equivalent square wave, duty cycle = 4 pulses per minutes maximum
Document Number 88300
08-Oct-02
Unit
W
A
W
A
V
°C
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