Overview
The 1.5KE120AE3/TR13 is a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode manufactured by Microsemi Corporation, now part of Littelfuse. This component is designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage events. The TVS diode is housed in a DO-201 axial leaded package and is RoHS compliant, making it suitable for a wide range of applications in telecom, computer, industrial, and consumer electronics.
Key Specifications
| Parameter | Symbol | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peak Pulse Power Dissipation (10/1000μs) | PPPM | 1500 | W |
| Steady State Power Dissipation on Infinite Heat Sink at TL=75ºC | PD | 6.5 | W |
| Peak Forward Surge Current, 8.3ms Single Half Sine Wave Unidirectional Only | IFSM | 200 | A |
| Maximum Instantaneous Forward Voltage at 100A for Unidirectional Only | VF | 3.5/5.0 | V |
| Operating Junction and Storage Temperature Range | TJ, TSTG | -55 to 175 | °C |
| Typical Thermal Resistance Junction to Lead | RθJL | 15 | °C/W |
| Typical Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient | RθJA | 75 | °C/W |
| Reverse Stand-off Voltage | VR | 102 | V |
| Breakdown Voltage | VBR | 114-126 | V |
| Maximum Clamping Voltage | VC | 165 | V |
| Maximum Peak Pulse Current | Ipp | 9.2 | A |
| Maximum Reverse Leakage Current | IR | < 1 μA | μA |
Key Features
- 1500W 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 1.0ps 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
- ESD protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-2 (30kV Air, 30kV Contact)
- EFT protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-4
- Low incremental surge resistance
- High temperature to reflow soldering guaranteed: 260°C/30sec
- Pb-free and RoHS compliant
- Halogen-free and flammability rated V-0 per Underwriters Laboratories
Applications
The 1.5KE120AE3/TR13 TVS diode is ideal for the protection of I/O interfaces, VCC bus, and other vulnerable circuits used in various applications, including:
- Telecom equipment
- Computer systems
- Industrial electronics
- Consumer electronics
Q & A
- What is the peak pulse power dissipation of the 1.5KE120AE3/TR13?
The peak pulse power dissipation is 1500W at a 10/1000μs waveform.
- What is the reverse stand-off voltage (VR) of this TVS diode?
The reverse stand-off voltage (VR) is 102V.
- What is the breakdown voltage (VBR) range for this component?
The breakdown voltage (VBR) range is 114-126V.
- What is the maximum clamping voltage (VC) for the 1.5KE120AE3/TR13?
The maximum clamping voltage (VC) is 165V.
- Is the 1.5KE120AE3/TR13 RoHS compliant?
- What are the typical thermal resistances for this TVS diode?
The typical thermal resistance junction to lead (RθJL) is 15°C/W, and junction to ambient (RθJA) is 75°C/W.
- What are the operating junction and storage temperature ranges?
The operating junction and storage temperature ranges are -55 to 175°C.
- Does the 1.5KE120AE3/TR13 provide ESD protection?
- What is the maximum forward surge current for this component?
The maximum forward surge current (IFSM) is 200A for an 8.3ms single half sine wave.
- Is the 1.5KE120AE3/TR13 suitable for high-temperature soldering?
