15,000 W TRANSIENT VOLTAGE
SUPPRESSOR
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SCOTTSDALE DIVISION
15KP22 thru 15KP280CA, e3
15KP22-15KP280CA, e3
DESCRIPTION APPEARANCE
These Microsemi 15 kW Transient Voltage Suppressors (TVSs) are
designed for applications requiring protection of voltage-sensitive electronic
devices that may be damaged by harsh or severe voltage transients
including lightning per IEC61000-4-5 and class levels with various source
impedances described herein. This series is generally available in 22 to
280 volt standoff voltages (VWM) in both unidirectional and bi-directional
offered in two different package designs for axial and radial configurations.
Consult factory for availability of the 17 and 18 Volt devices on a special
order basis. Microsemi also offers numerous other TVS products to meet
higher or lower power demands and special applications.
CASE 5A
(DO-204AR)
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FEATURES APPLIC ATIONS / BENEFITS
• Available in both Unidirectional and Bidirectional
construction (Bidirectional with C or CA suffix)
• Available in both axial-leaded and radial packages
(include R prefix in part number for radial package option
shown in figure as “case 5R,” e.g. R15KP22A)
• Selections for 22 to 280 volt standoff voltages (VWM)
• Suppresses transients up to 15 kW @ 10/1000 µs and
100 kW @ 8/20 µs (see Figure 1)
• Optional 100% screening for avionics grade is available
by adding MA prefix to part number for added 100%
temperature cycle -55oC to +125oC (10X) as well as surge
(3X) and 24 hours HTRB with post test VBR & ID (in the
operating direction for unidirectional or both directions for
bidirectional)
• Options for screening in accordance with MIL-PRF-19500
for JANTX are available by adding MX prefix respectively
to the part numbers.
• Moisture classification is Level 1 with no dry pack required
per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020B
• RoHS Compliant devices available by adding “e3” suffix
• Protection from switching transients and induced RF
• Fast response
• Protection from ESD, and EFT per IEC 61000-4-2 and
IEC 61000-4-4
• Secondary lightning protection per IEC61000-4-5 with
42 Ohms source impedance:
Class 1,2,3,4: 15KP22A - 15KP280A or CA
Class 5: 15KP22A - 15KP280A or CA (short distance)
Class 5: 15KP22A - 15KP110A or CA (long distance)
• Secondary lightning protection per IEC61000-4-5 with
12 Ohms source impedance:
Class 1 & 2: 15KP22A to 15KP280A or CA
Class 3: 15KP22A to 15KP240A or CA
Class 4: 15KP22A to 15KP120A or CA
• Secondary lightning protection per IEC61000-4-5 with
2 Ohms source impedance:
Class 2: 15KP22A to 15KP220A or CA
Class 3: 15KP22A to 15KP110A or CA
Class 4: 15KP22A to 15KP54A or CA
MAXIMUM RAT ING S MECHANICAL AND PACKAGING
• Peak Pulse Power dissipation at 25ºC: 15,000 watts at
10/1000 μs (also see Figures 1 and 2)
• Impulse repetition rate (duty factor): 0.05%
• t
clamping (0 volts to V(BR) min.): < 100 ps theoretical for
unidirectional and < 5 ns for bidirectional
• Operating and Storage temperature: -65ºC to +150ºC
• Thermal resistance: 20ºC/W junction to lead, or 80ºC/W
junction to ambient when mounted on FR4 PC board with
4 mm2 copper pads (1oz) and track width 1 mm, length
25 mm
• Steady-State Power dissipation: 6 watts at TL = 30oC, or
1.56 watts at TA = 25ºC when mounted on FR4 PC board
described for thermal resistance
• Forward Surge: 200 Amps 8.3 ms half-sine wave for
unidirectional devices only
• Solder temperatures: 260 ºC for 10 s (maximum)
• CASE: Void-free transfer molded thermosetting
epoxy body meeting UL94V-0
• FINISH: Tin-Lead or RoHS compliant annealed
matte-Tin plating readily solderable per MIL-STD-
750, method 2026
• MARKING: Body marked with part number
• POLARITY: Band denotes cathode for the axial-
leaded package and a dot denotes cathode terminal
for the radial package. Bidirectional not marked for
polarity
• WEIGHT: 1.5 grams (approximate)
• TAPE & REEL option: Standard per EIA-296 for
axial package (add “TR” suffix to part number)
• See package dimension on last page
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