SIDACtor® Protection Thyristors
188
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Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com for current information.
High Surge Current Protection
5kA Series - TO-218
Electrical Characteristics
12
Description
Features and Benefits
t Low voltage overshoot
t Low on-state voltage
t Does not degrade with
use
t Fails short circuit when
surged in excess of
rating
t Rugged TO-218
package
t 5000A 8x20 μs surge
rating
Agency Approvals
Agency Agency File Number
E133083
Schematic Symbol
Pinout Designation
Part Number Marking
VDRM
@lDRM=5μA
VS
@100V/μs IHISIT
VT
@IT=2.2 A
Capacitance
@1MHz, 2V bias
V min V max mA min mA max A max V max pF min pF max
P1500MEL P1500ME 140 180 50 800 2.2/25 4 400 650
P1900MEL P1900ME 140 220 50 800 2.2/25 4 400 650
P2300MEL P2300ME 180 260 50 800 2.2/25 4 350 600
123
2
(No
Connection)
The 5kA Series are SIDACtor® devices designed to pro-
tect equipment located in high exposure environments
from severe overvoltage transients.
Packaged in a robust TO-218 package, the 5kA Series is
ideal for use in CATV amplifiers, Telecom Base Station
equipment and Cell Towers.
Applicable Global Standards
t TIA-968-A
t TIA-968-B
t ITU K.20/21 Enhanced
Level
t ITU K.20/21 Basic Level
t GR 1089 Inter-building
t GR 1089 Intra-building
t IEC 61000-4-5
t YD/T 1082
t YD/T 993
t YD/T 950
Notes:
- Absolute maximum ratings measured at TA= 25ºC (unless otherwise noted).
- Devices are bi-directional (unless otherwise noted).
- IT is a free air rating and heat sink is at 25A
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High Surge Current Protection
Surge Ratings
Series
IPP ITSM
50 / 60 Hz di/dt
8x201 1.2x502
A min A min A/μs max
E 5000 400 630
Package Symbol Parameter Value Unit
TO-218 TJØ Operating Junction Temperature Range UP °C
TSStorage Temperature Range UP °C
TCMaximum Case Temperature 100 °C
R0JC*Thermal Resistance: Junction to Case 1.7 °C/W
R0JA Thermal Resistance: Junction to Ambient 56 °C/W
Thermal Conditions
123
2
(No
Connection)
*R0JC rating assumes the use of a heat sink and on state mode for extended time at 25 A, with average power dissipation of 29.125 W.
IH
IT
IS
IDRM
VDRM
VT
+V
-V
+I
-I
VS
50
100
0
t
r
t
d
0
Peak
Value
Half Value
t – Time (μs)
I
PP
– Peak Pulse Current – %I
PP
t
r
= rise time to peak value
t
d
= decay time to half value
Waveform = t
r
x t
d
V-I Characteristics tr x td Pulse Waveform
Notes:
1 Current waveform in μs
2 Voltage waveform in μs
- Peak pulse current rating (IPP) is repetitive and guaranteed for the life of the product.
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- The device must initially be in thermal equilibrium with -40°C < TJ <¡$
25°C
Case Temperature (TC) - ºC
2.0
1.8
1.6
1.4
1.2
1.0
0.8
0.6
0.4
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
Ratio of IH
IH (TC = 25ºC)
Normalized VS Change vs. Junction Temperature
Normalized DC Holding Current vs. Case Temperature
-8
-40 -20 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160
-6
-4
0
2
4
6
8
10
12
14
Junction Temperature (T
J
) – °C
Percent of V
S
Change – %
25 °C
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High Surge Current Protection
Soldering Parameters
Time
Temperature
T
P
T
L
T
S(max)
T
S(min)
25
t
P
t
L
t
S
time to peak temperature
(t 25ºC to peak)
Ramp-down
Ramp-up
Preheat
Critical Zone
T
L
to T
P
Figure 1
Reflow Condition Pb-Free assembly
(see Fig. 1)
Pre Heat
- Temperature Min (Ts(min))¡$
- Temperature Max (Ts(max))¡$
- Time (Min to Max) (ts)60-180 secs.
Average ramp up rate (Liquidus Temp (TL)
to peak) 3°C/sec. Max.
TS(max) to TL - Ramp-up Rate 3°C/sec. Max.
Reflow
- Temperature (TL) (Liquidus) ¡$
- Temperature (tL)60-150 secs.
Peak Temp (TP)¡$
Time within 5°C of actual Peak Temp (tp)30 secs. Max.
Ramp-down Rate 6°C/sec. Max.
Time 25°C to Peak Temp (TP)8 min. Max.
Do not exceed ¡$
Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications
Lead Material Copper Alloy
Terminal Finish 100% Matte-Tin Plated
Body Material UL recognized epoxy meeting flammability
classification 94V-0
xxxxx
XXXXXXX Part Number Code
(Refer to Electrical Characteristics Table)
Date Code
Part Marking
Part Numbering
Pxxx 0 MEL
PACKAGE TYPE
RoHS COMPLIANT
TYPETYPE
P: SIDACtor
MEDIAN VOLTAGE
CONSTRUCTION VARIABLE
IPP RATING
High Temp Voltage
Blocking
80% Rated VDRM (VAC Peak ¡$PS¡$
504 or 1008 hrs. MIL-STD-750 (Method 1040)
JEDEC, JESD22-A-101
Temp Cycling
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cycles. MIL-STD-750 (Method 1051) EIA/JEDEC,
JESD22-A104
Biased Temp &
Humidity
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Low Temp Storage -65°C, 1008 hrs.
Thermal Shock
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JESD22-A-106
Autoclave (Pressure
Cooker Test)
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JEDEC, JESD22-A-102
Resistance to Solder
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Moisture Sensitivity
Level
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SIDACtor® Protection Thyristors
191
Revised: February 22, 2011
© 2011 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com for current information.
High Surge Current Protection
Dimensions — TO-218
Package
Type Description Packing Options
Quantity
Added
Suffix
Industry
Standard
MTO-218 (ME)
Tube Pack
250(25 per
tube/10 tubes per
box)
N/A N/A
Packing Options
C
D
H
G
F
B
A
E
TC Measurement Point U DIA.
P
PIN 3
J
PIN 2
PIN 1
M
N 3 Times
K
L
R
Q
W
Tab is
connected to
PIN 2
Dimensions Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A 0.810 0.835 20.57 21.21
B 0.610 0.630 15.49 16.00
C 0.178 0.188 4.52 4.78
D 0.055 0.070 1.40 1.78
E 0.487 0.497 12.37 12.62
F 0.635 0.655 16.13 16.64
G 0.022 0.029 0.56 0.74
H 0.075 0.095 1.91 2.41
J 0.575 0.625 14.61 15.88
K 0.211 0.219 5.36 5.56
L 0.422 0.437 10.72 11.10
M 0.058 0.068 1,47 6.73
N 0.045 0.055 1.14 1.40
P 0.095 0.115 2.41 2.92
R 0.008 0.016 0.20 0.41
U 0.161 0.165 4.1 4.2
W0.085 0.095 2.17 2.42
Notes:
t Mold flash shall not exceed 0.13 mm per side.
t Maximum torque to be applied to mounting tab is 8 in-lbs. (0.904 Nm).
t Pin 3 has no connection.
t Tab is non-isolated (connects to middle pin).
Tube Pack Specification — TO-218