Overview
The 1.5KE68A-E3/51 is a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode produced by Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division. This component is designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage events. It features a glass passivated chip junction in a DO-201 package, ensuring high reliability and performance.
Key Specifications
Property | Value |
---|---|
VR (V standoff) | 58.1 |
Watts (W) | 1500 |
IPP 10x1000µs (A) | 16.5 |
MIN VBR@IT (V) | 64.6 |
MAX VBR@IT (V) | 71.4 |
Vc (V) | 92 |
IT (mA) | 1 |
Ir@Vr (µA) | 1 |
Operating Temperature Max (°C) | 175 |
Polarity | Unipolar |
Package | DO-201 |
Peak Pulse Power - 10x1000 (W) | 1500 |
Surge Life | 16.5 |
Tolerance % | 5 |
Key Features
- Glass passivated chip junction in DO-201 package
- 1.5 kW peak pulse power capability at 10/1000μs waveform
- 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
- ESD protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-2 (30 kV Air, 30 kV Contact)
- EFT protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-4
- Low incremental surge resistance
Applications
- Computers
- Consumer electronics
- I/O Interfaces
- VCC buses
- Vulnerable circuits in industrial and telecommunications applications
Q & A
- What is the peak pulse power capability of the 1.5KE68A-E3/51?
The 1.5KE68A-E3/51 has a peak pulse power capability of 1500 W at 10/1000μs waveform.
- What is the operating temperature range of the 1.5KE68A-E3/51?
The operating temperature maximum is 175°C.
- What type of package does the 1.5KE68A-E3/51 come in?
The component is packaged in a DO-201 package.
- Is the 1.5KE68A-E3/51 ESD protected?
- What are the typical applications of the 1.5KE68A-E3/51?
- What is the minimum breakdown voltage (VBR) of the 1.5KE68A-E3/51?
The minimum breakdown voltage (VBR) is 64.6 V.
- What is the maximum clamping voltage (Vc) of the 1.5KE68A-E3/51?
The maximum clamping voltage (Vc) is 92 V.
- Is the 1.5KE68A-E3/51 RoHS compliant?
- What is the polarity of the 1.5KE68A-E3/51?
- What is the typical failure mode of the 1.5KE68A-E3/51?