Overview
The 1.5KE68A-TB, produced by Littelfuse Inc., is a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage events. This component is part of the 1.5KE Series, which is renowned for its high peak pulse power capability and fast response time.
Key Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| VR (V standoff) | 58.1 V |
| Watts (W) | 1500 W |
| IPP 10x1000µs (A) | 16.5 A |
| MIN VBR@IT (V) | 64.6 V |
| MAX VBR@IT (V) | 71.4 V |
| VC (V) | 92 V |
| IT (mA) | 1 mA |
| Ir@Vr (µA) | 1 µA |
| Operating Temperature Max (°C) | 175 °C |
| Polarity | Unipolar |
| Package | DO-201 |
| Peak Pulse Power - 10x1000 (W) | 1500 W |
| Tolerance % | 5% |
Key Features
- 1.5 kW peak pulse capability at 10/1000μs waveform, repetition rate (duty cycles): 0.01%.
- Glass passivated chip junction in DO-201 Package.
- Fast response time: typically less than 1.0 ps from 0 Volts to BV min.
- Excellent clamping capability.
- Typical failure mode is short from over-specified voltage or current.
- Whisker test is conducted based on JEDEC JESD201A per its table 4a and 4c.
- IEC-61000-4-2 ESD 30 kV (Air), 30 kV (Contact).
- ESD protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-2.
- EFT protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-4.
- Low incremental surge resistance.
Applications
The 1.5KE68A-TB TVS diode is suitable for various applications requiring protection against transient voltage events, including:
- Protection of sensitive electronic equipment from lightning-induced voltage transients.
- ESD protection of data lines.
- EFT protection of data lines.
- Power line protection in industrial and consumer electronics.
- Telecommunication equipment.
- Automotive electronics.
Q & A
- What is the peak pulse power capability of the 1.5KE68A-TB?
The 1.5KE68A-TB has a peak pulse power capability of 1500 W at 10/1000μs waveform.
- What is the operating temperature range of the 1.5KE68A-TB?
The operating temperature range is from -55°C to 175°C.
- What type of package does the 1.5KE68A-TB use?
The 1.5KE68A-TB uses a DO-201 package.
- Is the 1.5KE68A-TB RoHS compliant?
- What is the typical response time of the 1.5KE68A-TB?
The typical response time is less than 1.0 ps from 0 Volts to BV min.
- Does the 1.5KE68A-TB provide ESD protection?
- What is the maximum clamping voltage of the 1.5KE68A-TB?
The maximum clamping voltage (VC) is 92 V.
- What is the peak pulse current capability of the 1.5KE68A-TB?
The peak pulse current capability is 16.5 A.
- Is the 1.5KE68A-TB suitable for power line protection?
- What is the tolerance percentage for the breakdown voltage of the 1.5KE68A-TB?
The tolerance percentage for the breakdown voltage is 5%.
