Overview
The 1.5KE6.8A is a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode manufactured by Littelfuse Inc. This component is specifically designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage events. The 1.5KE series, which includes the 1.5KE6.8A, is known for its high peak pulse power capability and fast response time, making it an essential component in various electronic systems.
Key Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| VR (V standoff) | 5.8 |
| Watts (W) | 1500 |
| IPP 10x1000µs (A) | 144.8 |
| MIN VBR@IT (V) | 6.45 |
| MAX VBR@IT (V) | 7.14 |
| Vc (V) | 10.5 |
| IT (mA) | 10 |
| Ir@Vr (µA) | 1000 |
| Operating Temperature Max (°C) | 175 |
| Polarity | Unipolar |
| Package | DO-201 |
| Peak Pulse Power - 10x1000 (W) | 1500 |
| Surge Life | 144.8 |
| Tolerance % | 5 |
Key Features
- 1.5 kW peak pulse capability at 10/1000μs waveform, with a repetition rate (duty cycles) of 0.01%.
- Glass passivated chip junction in DO-201 Package.
- Fast response time: typically less than 1.0ps from 0 Volts to BV min.
- Excellent clamping capability.
- Typical failure mode is short from over-specified voltage or current.
- Whisker test conducted based on JEDEC JESD201A per its table 4a and 4c.
- IEC-61000-4-2 ESD 30 kV (Air), 30 kV (Contact) and EFT protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-4.
- Low incremental surge resistance.
Applications
- Computers and consumer electronics.
- I/O Interfaces and VCC buses.
- Vulnerable circuits in industrial and telecommunications applications.
Q & A
- What is the primary function of the 1.5KE6.8A TVS diode?
The primary function of the 1.5KE6.8A TVS diode is to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage events.
- What is the peak pulse power capability of the 1.5KE6.8A?
The 1.5KE6.8A has a peak pulse power capability of 1500 watts at a 10/1000μs waveform.
- What is the operating temperature range of the 1.5KE6.8A?
The operating temperature maximum for the 1.5KE6.8A is 175°C.
- What type of package does the 1.5KE6.8A come in?
The 1.5KE6.8A comes in a DO-201 package.
- Does the 1.5KE6.8A provide ESD protection?
- What is the typical response time of the 1.5KE6.8A?
The typical response time of the 1.5KE6.8A is less than 1.0ps from 0 Volts to BV min.
- What are the key applications of the 1.5KE6.8A?
The 1.5KE6.8A is used in computers, consumer electronics, I/O interfaces, VCC buses, and vulnerable circuits in industrial and telecommunications applications.
- Is the 1.5KE6.8A RoHS compliant?
- What is the maximum clamping voltage of the 1.5KE6.8A?
The maximum clamping voltage (Vc) of the 1.5KE6.8A is 10.5 volts.
- What is the typical failure mode of the 1.5KE6.8A?
The typical failure mode of the 1.5KE6.8A is a short from over-specified voltage or current.
