600 Watt TRANSIENT VOLTAGE
SUPPRESSOR
Microsemi
Scottsdale Division
8700 E. Thomas Rd. PO Box 1390, Scottsdale, AZ 85252 USA, (480) 941-6300, Fax: (480) 947-1503
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SCOTTSDALE DIVISION
P6KE6.8 thru 200CA, e3
P6KE6.8 thru 200A
DESCRIPTION APPEARANCE
This P6KE series is an economical 600 W Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS)
for protecting voltage-sensitive components from destruction or degradation. It
is available in both unidirectional and bi-directional configurations as well as
RoHS Compliant (annealed matte-Tin finish) with an e3 suffix added to the part
number. The response time of their clamping action is virtually instantaneous.
As a result, they may also be used effectively for protection from ESD or EFT
per IEC61000-4-2 and IEC61000-4-4 or for inductive switching environments
and induced RF. They can also be used for protecting other sensitive
components from secondary lightning effects per IEC61000-4-5 and class
levels defined herein. Microsemi also offers numerous other TVS products to
meet higher and lower power demands and special applications.
IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult MICROSEMI’s website: http://www.microsemi.com T-18
FEATURES APPLIC ATIONS / BENEFITS
• Available in both unidirectional and bidirectional
(add C or CA suffix to part number for bidirectional)
• 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 VZ &
IR (in the operating direction for unidirectional or both
directions for bidirectional)
• Options for screening in accordance with MIL-PRF-
19500 for JAN, JANTX, and JANTXV are available by
adding MQ, MX, or MV prefixes respectively to part
numbers.
• Surface mount equivalents available as SMBJP6KE6.8
to SMBJP6KE200CA or SMBJ5.0 to SMBJ170CA
(consult factory for other surface mount options)
• Moisture classification is Level 1 with no dry pack
required per IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020B
• RoHS Compliant devices available by adding “e3” suffix
• Selections for 6.8 to 200 volts breakdown (VBR)
• Economical TVS series for thru-hole mounting
• Protects sensitive components such as IC’s,
CMOS, Bipolar, BiCMOS, ECL, DTL, T2L, etc.
• Protection from switching transients & induced RF
• Compliant to IEC61000-4-2 and IEC61000-4-4 for
ESD and EFT protection respectively
• Secondary lightning protection per IEC61000-4-5
with 42 Ohms source impedance:
Class 1: P6KE6.8 to P6KE130A or CA
Class 2: P6KE6.8 to P6KE68A or CA
Class 3: P6KE6.8 to P6KE36A or CA
Class 4: P6KE6.8 to P6KE18A or CA
• Secondary lightning protection per IEC61000-4-5
with 12 Ohms source impedance:
Class 1: P6KE6.8 to P6KE43A or CA
Class 2: P6KE6.8 to P6KE22A or CA
MAXIMUM RAT ING S MECHANICAL AND PACKAGING
• Peak Pulse Power dissipation at 25oC: 600 watts at
10/1000 μs (also see Fig 1,2, and 3).
• Impulse repetition rate (duty factor): 0.01%
• 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: 25 oC/W at 3/8 inch (10 mm) lead
length from body, or 85°C/W junction to ambient when
mounted on FR4 PC board with 4 mm2 copper pads (1
oz) and track width 1 mm, length 25 mm
• Steady-State Power: 5 watts @ TL=25oC 3/8 inch (10
mm) from body, or 1.47 W when mounted on FR4 PC
board described for thermal resistance
• Forward Voltage at 25oC: 3.5 Volts maximum @ 100
Amp peak impulse of 8.3 ms half-sine wave
(unidirectional only)
• Solder temperatures: 260oC 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. Bidirectional
not marked
• WEIGHT: 0.7 grams (approximate)
• TAPE & REEL option: Standard per EIA-296 (add
“TR” suffix to part number)
• See package dimensions on last page