Overview
The 1.5KE6.8A-B TVS Diode from Littelfuse Inc. is 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 known for its high reliability and robust protection capabilities. The 1.5KE6.8A-B is specifically engineered to handle high peak pulse power and is suitable for a variety of applications in telecommunications, computers, consumer electronics, and industrial settings.
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
- 1500W 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.
- 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.
- High temperature to reflow soldering guaranteed: 260°C/30sec.
- Plastic package is flammability rated V-0 per Underwriters Laboratories.
- Matte tin lead–free plated, halogen free, and RoHS compliant.
Applications
- Computers and consumer electronics.
- I/O Interfaces and VCC buses.
- Vulnerable circuits in industrial and telecommunications applications.
Q & A
- What is the peak pulse power capability of the 1.5KE6.8A-B TVS Diode?
The 1.5KE6.8A-B has a peak pulse power capability of 1500W at 10/1000μs waveform.
- What is the operating temperature range of the 1.5KE6.8A-B?
The operating temperature maximum is 175°C.
- What type of package does the 1.5KE6.8A-B come in?
The 1.5KE6.8A-B comes in a DO-201 package.
- Is the 1.5KE6.8A-B RoHS compliant?
- What are the typical applications for the 1.5KE6.8A-B?
Typical applications include protection of I/O interfaces, VCC buses, and vulnerable circuits in computers, consumer electronics, industrial, and telecommunications settings.
- What is the response time of the 1.5KE6.8A-B TVS Diode?
The response time is typically less than 1.0ps from 0 Volts to BV min.
- Does the 1.5KE6.8A-B provide ESD protection?
- What is the maximum reverse leakage current of the 1.5KE6.8A-B?
The maximum reverse leakage current is 1000 µA at Vr.
- Is the 1.5KE6.8A-B suitable for high-temperature soldering?
- What is the polarity of the 1.5KE6.8A-B TVS Diode?
The polarity is unipolar.
