Vishay General Semiconductor
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TRANSZORB® Transient Voltage Suppressors
FEATURES
Glass passivated chip junction
Available in Unidirectional and Bidirectional
600 W peak pulse power capability with a
10/1000 µs waveform, repetitive rate (duty cycle):
0.01 %
Excellent clamping capability
Very fast response time
Low incremental surge resistance
Solder Dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
Use in sensitive electronics protection against voltage
transients induced by inductive load switching and
lighting on ICs, MOSFET, signal lines of sensor units
for consumer, computer, industrial, automotive and
telecommunication.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: DO-204AC, molded epoxy over passivated chip
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D
E3 suffix for commercial grade, HE3 suffix for high
reliability grade (AEC Q101 qualified)
Polarity: For unidirectional types the color band
denotes cathode end, no marking on bidirectional
types
DO-204AC (DO-15)
DEVICES FOR BIDIRECTION APPLICATIONS
For bidirectional types, use C or CA suffix
(e.g. P6KE440CA).
Electrical characteristics apply in both directions.
MAJOR RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
V(BR) Unidirectional 6.8 V to 540 V
V(BR) Bidirectional 6.8 V to 440 V
PPPM 600 W
PD5.0 W
IFSM (Unidirectional only) 100 A
Tj max. 175 °C
Note:
(1) Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig. 3 and derated above TA = 25 °C per Fig. 2
(2) Measured on 8.3 ms single half sine-wave or equivalent square wave, duty cycle = 4 per minute maximum
(3) VF = 3.5 V for P6KE220(A) & below; VF = 5.0 V for P6KE250(A) & above
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
Peak power dissipation with a 10/1000 µs waveform (1) (Fig. 1) PPPM 600 W
Peak pulse current with a 10/1000 µs waveform (1) IPPM see next table A
Power dissipation on infinite heatsink at TL = 75 °C (Fig. 5) PD 5.0 W
Peak forward surge current, 8.3 ms single half sine-wave (2) IFSM 100 A
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 50 A for unidirectional only (3) VF 3.5/5.0 V
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 55 to + 175 °C
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Document Number 88369
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Vishay General Semiconductor
P6KE6.8 thru P6KE540A
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
DEVICE TYPE
BREAKDOWN
VOLTAGE
V(BR) AT IT (1)
(V)
TEST
CURRENT
IT
(mA)
STAND-OFF
VOLTAGE VWM
(V)
MAXIMUM
REVERSE
LEAKAGE
AT VWM (3) ID
(µA)
PEAK
PULSE
CURRENT
IPPM (2) (A)
MAXIMUM
CLAMPING
VOLTAG E AT
IPPM VC (V)
MAXIMUM
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT
OF V(BR) (%/°C)
MIN MAX
(+)P6KE6.8 6.12 7.48 10 5.50 1000 55.6 10.8 0.057
(+)P6KE6.8A 6.45 7.14 10 5.80 1000 57.1 10.5 0.057
(+)P6KE7.5 6.75 8.25 10 6.05 500 51.3 11.7 0.061
(+)P6KE7.5A 7.13 7.88 10 6.40 500 53.1 11.3 0.061
(+)P6KE8.2 7.38 9.02 10 6.63 200 48.0 12.5 0.065
(+)P6KE8.2A 7.79 8.61 10 7.02 200 49.6 12.1 0.065
(+)P6KE9.1 8.19 10.0 1.0 7.37 50 43.5 13.8 0.068
(+)P6KE9.1A 8.65 9.55 1.0 7.78 50 44.8 13.4 0.068
(+)P6KE10 9.00 11.0 1.0 8.10 10 40.0 15.0 0.073
(+)P6KE10A 9.50 10.5 1.0 8.55 10 41.4 14.5 0.073
(+)P6KE11 9.90 12.1 1.0 8.92 5.0 37.0 16.2 0.075
(+)P6KE11A 10.5 11.6 1.0 9.40 5.0 38.5 15.6 0.075
(+)P6KE12 10.8 13.2 1.0 9.72 5.0 34.7 17.3 0.078
(+)P6KE12A 11.4 12.6 1.0 10.2 5.0 35.9 16.7 0.078
(+)P6KE13 11.7 14.3 1.0 10.5 5.0 31.6 19.0 0.081
(+)P6KE13A 12.4 13.7 1.0 11.1 5.0 33.0 18.2 0.081
(+)P6KE15 13.5 16.5 1.0 12.1 1.0 27.3 22.0 0.084
(+)P6KE15A 14.3 15.8 1.0 12.8 1.0 28.3 21.2 0.084
(+)P6KE16 14.4 17.6 1.0 12.9 1.0 25.5 23.5 0.086
(+)P6KE16A 15.2 16.8 1.0 13.6 1.0 26.7 22.5 0.086
(+)P6KE18 16.2 19.8 1.0 14.5 1.0 22.6 26.5 0.088
(+)P6KE18A 17.1 18.9 1.0 15.3 1.0 23.8 25.2 0.088
(+)P6KE20 18.0 22.0 1.0 16.2 1.0 20.6 29.1 0.090
(+)P6KE20A 19.0 21.0 1.0 17.1 1.0 21.7 27.7 0.090
(+)P6KE22 19.8 24.2 1.0 17.8 1.0 18.8 31.9 0.092
(+)P6KE22A 20.9 23.1 1.0 18.8 1.0 19.6 30.6 0.092
(+)P6KE24 21.6 26.4 1.0 19.4 1.0 17.3 34.7 0.094
(+)P6KE24A 22.8 25.2 1.0 20.5 1.0 18.1 33.2 0.094
(+)P6KE27 24.3 29.7 1.0 21.8 1.0 15.3 39.1 0.096
(+)P6KE27A 25.7 28.4 1.0 23.1 1.0 16.0 37.5 0.096
(+)P6KE30 27.0 33.0 1.0 24.3 1.0 13.8 43.5 0.097
(+)P6KE30A 28.5 31.5 1.0 25.6 1.0 14.5 41.4 0.097
(+)P6KE33 29.7 36.3 1.0 26.8 1.0 12.6 47.7 0.098
(+)P6KE33A 31.4 34.7 1.0 28.2 1.0 13.1 45.7 0.098
(+)P6KE36 32.4 39.6 1.0 29.1 1.0 11.5 52.0 0.099
(+)P6KE36A 34.2 37.8 1.0 30.8 1.0 12.0 49.9 0.099
(+)P6KE39 35.1 42.9 1.0 31.6 1.0 10.6 56.4 0.100
(+)P6KE39A 37.1 41.0 1.0 33.3 1.0 11.1 53.9 0.100
(+)P6KE43 38.7 47.3 1.0 34.8 1.0 9.7 61.9 0.101
(+)P6KE43A 40.9 45.2 1.0 36.8 1.0 10.1 59.3 0.101
(+)P6KE47 42.3 51.7 1.0 38.1 1.0 8.8 67.8 0.101
(+)P6KE47A 44.7 49.4 1.0 40.2 1.0 9.3 64.8 0.101
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(+)P6KE51 45.9 56.1 1.0 41.3 1.0 8.2 73.5 0.102
(+)P6KE51A 48.5 53.6 1.0 43.6 1.0 8.6 70.1 0.102
(+)P6KE56 50.4 61.6 1.0 45.4 1.0 7.5 80.5 0.103
(+)P6KE56A 53.2 58.8 1.0 47.8 1.0 7.8 77.0 0.103
(+)P6KE62 55.8 68.2 1.0 50.2 1.0 6.7 89.0 0.104
(+)P6KE62A 58.9 65.1 1.0 53.0 1.0 7.1 85.0 0.104
(+)P6KE68 61.2 74.8 1.0 55.1 1.0 6.1 98.0 0.104
(+)P6KE68A 64.6 71.4 1.0 58.1 1.0 6.5 92.0 0.104
(+)P6KE75 67.5 82.5 1.0 60.7 1.0 5.6 108 0.105
(+)P6KE75A 71.3 78.8 1.0 64.1 1.0 5.8 103 0.105
(+)P6KE82 73.8 90.2 1.0 66.4 1.0 5.1 118 0.105
(+)P6KE82A 77.9 86.1 1.0 70.1 1.0 5.3 113 0.105
(+)P6KE91 81.9 100 1.0 73.7 1.0 4.6 131 0.106
(+)P6KE91A 86.5 95.5 1.0 77.8 1.0 4.8 125 0.106
(+)P6KE100 90.0 110 1.0 81.0 1.0 4.2 144 0.106
(+)P6KE100A 95.0 105 1.0 85.5 1.0 4.4 137 0.106
(+)P6KE110 99.0 121 1.0 89.2 1.0 3.8 158 0.107
(+)P6KE110A 105 116 1.0 94.0 1.0 3.9 152 0.107
(+)P6KE120 108 132 1.0 97.2 1.0 3.5 173 0.107
(+)P6KE120A 114 126 1.0 102 1.0 3.6 165 0.107
(+)P6KE130 117 143 1.0 105 1.0 3.2 187 0.107
(+)P6KE130A 124 137 1.0 111 1.0 3.4 179 0.107
(+)P6KE150 135 165 1.0 121 1.0 2.8 215 0.108
(+)P6KE150A 143 158 1.0 128 1.0 2.9 207 0.108
(+)P6KE160 144 176 1.0 130 1.0 2.6 230 0.108
(+)P6KE160A 152 168 1.0 136 1.0 2.7 219 0.108
(+)P6KE170 153 187 1.0 138 1.0 2.5 244 0.108
(+)P6KE170A 162 179 1.0 145 1.0 2.6 234 0.108
(+)P6KE180 162 198 1.0 146 1.0 2.3 258 0.108
(+)P6KE180A 171 189 1.0 154 1.0 2.4 246 0.108
(+)P6KE200 180 220 1.0 162 1.0 2.1 287 0.108
(+)P6KE200A 190 210 1.0 171 1.0 2.2 274 0.108
(+)P6KE220 198 242 1.0 175 1.0 1.7 344 0.108
(+)P6KE220A 209 231 1.0 185 1.0 1.8 328 0.108
(+)P6KE250 225 275 1.0 202 1.0 1.7 360 0.110
(+)P6KE250A 237 263 1.0 214 1.0 1.7 344 0.110
(+)P6KE300 270 330 1.0 243 1.0 1.4 430 0.110
(+)P6KE300A 285 315 1.0 256 1.0 1.4 414 0.110
(+)P6KE350 315 385 1.0 284 1.0 1.2 504 0.110
(+)P6KE350A 333 368 1.0 300 1.0 1.2 482 0.110
(+)P6KE400 360 440 1.0 324 1.0 1.0 574 0.110
(+)P6KE400A 380 420 1.0 342 1.0 1.1 548 0.110
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
DEVICE TYPE
BREAKDOWN
VOLTAG E
V(BR) AT IT (1)
(V)
TEST
CURRENT
IT
(mA)
STAND-OFF
VOLTAG E VWM
(V)
MAXIMUM
REVERSE
LEAKAGE
AT VWM (3) ID
(µA)
PEAK
PULSE
CURRENT
IPPM (2) (A)
MAXIMUM
CLAMPING
VOLTAGE AT
IPPM VC (V)
MAXIMUM
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT
OF V(BR) (%/°C)
MIN MAX
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P6KE6.8 thru P6KE540A
Note:
(+) Underwriters Laboratory Recognition for the classification of protectors (QVGQ2) under the UL standard for safety 497B and file number
E136766 for both uni-directional and bi-directional devices
(1) Pulse test: tp 50 ms
(2) Surge current waveform per Fig. 3 and derate per Fig. 2
(3) For bidirectional types with VWM of 10 volts and less, the ID limit is doubled
(4) All terms and symbols are consistent with ANSI/IEEE C62.35
(+)P6KE440 396 484 1.0 356 1.0 0.95 631 0.110
(+)P6KE440A 418 462 1.0 376 1.0 1.00 602 0.110
P6KE480 432 528 1.0 389 1.0 0.88 686 0.110
P6KE480A 456 504 1.0 408 1.0 0.91 658 0.110
P6KE510 459 561 1.0 413 1.0 0.82 729 0.110
P6KE510A 485 535 1.0 434 1.0 0.86 698 0.110
P6KE540 486 594 1.0 437 1.0 0.78 772 0.110
P6KE540A 513 567 1.0 459 1.0 0.81 740 0.110
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
DEVICE TYPE
BREAKDOWN
VOLTAGE
V(BR) AT IT (1)
(V)
TEST
CURRENT
IT
(mA)
STAND-OFF
VOLTAGE VWM
(V)
MAXIMUM
REVERSE
LEAKAGE
AT VWM (3) ID
(µA)
PEAK
PULSE
CURRENT
IPPM (2) (A)
MAXIMUM
CLAMPING
VOLTAG E AT
IPPM VC (V)
MAXIMUM
TEMPERATURE
COEFFICIENT
OF V(BR) (%/°C)
MIN MAX
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
Typical thermal resistance junction-to-lead RθJL 20 °C/W
Typical thermal resistance junction-to-ambient RθJA 75 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
P6KE6.8A-E3/54 0.432 54 4000 13" Diameter Paper Tape & Reel
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RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Figure 1. Peak Pulse Power Rating Curve
Figure 2. Pulse Power or Current versus Initial
Junction Temperature
Figure 3. Pulse Waveform
td - Pulse Width (sec.)
0.1
1
10
100
1.0 ms 10 ms
0.1 µs1.0 µs10 µs100 µs
Non-repetitive Pulse
Waveform shown in Fig. 3
TA = 25 °C
P
PPM
, Peak Pulse Power (kW)
100
75
50
25
0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
Peak Pulse Power (PPP) or Current (IPP)
Derating in Percentage, %
TJ - Initial Temperature (°C)
100
50
0
0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
1
5
0
tr = 10 µsec.
Peak Value
IPPM
10/1000 µsec. Waveform
as defined by R.E.A.
TJ = 25 °C
Pulse Width (td)
is defined as the point
where the peak current
decays to 50 % of IPPM
Half Value -
IPPM
IPP
2
td
IPPM - Peak Pulse Current, % IRSM
t - Time (ms)
Figure 4. Typical Junction Capacitance Uni-Directional
Figure 5. Power Derating Curve
Figure 6. Maximum Non-Repetitive Forward Surge Current
10
100
1000
6000
10 100 2001.0
C
J
, Junction Capacitance (pF)
V(BR) - Breakdown Voltage (V)
TJ = 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
Vsig = 50 mVp-p
Measured at
Zero Bias
Measured at Stand-off
Voltage VWM
6
5
4
3
2
1
0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
L = 0.375" (9.5 mm)
Lead Lengths
P
D
, Power Dissipation (W)
TL - Lead Temperature (°C)
60 Hz
Resistive or
Inductive Load
200
100
50
10
1 5 10 50 100
IFSM - Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
Uni-Directional Only
T
J
= T
J
max.
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
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P6KE6.8 thru P6KE540A
PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
APPLICATION NOTE
This P6KE TVS series is a low cost commercial
product for use in applications where large voltage
transients can permanently damage voltage-sensitive
components.
The P6KE series device types are designed in a small
package size where power and space is a
consideration. They are characterized by their high
surge capability, extremely fast response time, and low
impedance, (Ron). Because of the unpredictable
nature of transients, and the variation of the
impedance with respect to these transients,
impedance, per se, is not specified as a parametric
value. However, a minimum voltage at low current
conditions (BV) and a maximum clamping voltage (Vc)
at a maximum peak pulse current is specified.
In some instances, the thermal effect (see Vc
Clamping Voltage) may be responsible for 50 % to
70 %. of the observed voltage differential when
subjected to high current pulses for several duty
cycles, thus making a maximum impedance
specification insignificant.
In case of a severe current overload or abnormal
transient beyond the maximum ratings, the Transient
Voltage Suppressor will initially fail 'short' thus tripping
the system's circuit breaker or fuse while protecting the
entire circuit. Curves depicting clamping voltage vs.
various current pulses are available from the factory.
Extended power curves vs. pulse time are also
available.
Figure 7. Typical Reverse Leakage Characteristics
V(BR) - Breakdown Voltage (V)
ID - Instantaneous Reverse
Leakage Current (µA)
0.01
0.1
10
100
1
0 100 200 300 400 600500
Measured at Devices
Stand-off Voltage VWM
TA = 25 °C
Figure 8. Typical Transient Thermal Impedance
tp - Pulse Duration (sec)
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
10
100
1
0.1
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000
0.034 (0.86)
0.028(0.71)
Dia.
0.140 (3.6)
0.104 (2.6)
Dia.
0.230 (5.8)
0.300 (7.6)
1.0 (25.4)
min.
1.0 (25.4)
min.
DO-204AC (DO-15)
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