# TVS DIODE, UNIDIR, 12.8V, DO-41 ![Product image](https://novapart.co/image/farnell:3953748/) **URL**: https://novapart.co/products/P4KE15A/tvs-diode-unidir-128v-do-41 **SKU**: P4KE15A **Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE **Category**: Circuit Protection || TVS - Transient Voltage Suppressors || TVS Diodes **Price**: €0.2590 **Stock**: 10+ ## Description Product Range:P4KE Series; TVS Polarity:Unidirectional; Reverse Standoff Voltage:12.8V; Clamping Voltage Max:21.2V; Diode Case Style:DO-41 (DO-204AL); No. of Pins:2Pin 27AK1456 ## Specifications | Parameter | Value | |---|---| | No. Of Pins | 2Pins | | Tvs Polarity | Unidirectional | | Product Range | P4KE Series | | Qualification | - | | Diode Mounting | Through Hole | | Diode Case Style | DO-41 (DO-204AL) | | Clamping Voltage Max | 21.2V | | Reverse Standoff Voltage | 12.8V | | Maximum Breakdown Voltage | 15.8V | | Minimum Breakdown Voltage | 14.3V | | Operating Temperature Max | 175°C | | Peak Pulse Power Dissipation | 400W | ## Datasheet 📄 [Download PDF](https://novapart.co/datasheet/farnell:3953748/) **TVS Diode** Axial Leaded – 400W > P4KE series ~~**RoHS** Pb~~ ~~**e**~~ **3** ~~ISADO~~ ## P4KE Series ## **Description** ~~Po~~ **==> picture [45 x 7] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Bi-directional
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Uni-directional
Agency Approvals
[Po
Agency Agency File Number
E230531
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|**Parameter**
**Symbol**
**Value**
**Unit**
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation(Fig.2)
by 10/1000us Test Waveform(Fig.4) (Note 1)
-Single Die Parts
PPPM
400
W
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation(Fig.2)
by 10/1000us Test Waveform(Fig.4) (Note 1)
-Stacked Die Parts (Note 4)
PPPM
600
W
Steady State Power Dissipation on Infinite Heat
Sink at TL=75ºC
PD
1.5
W
Peak Forward Surge Current, 8.3ms Single Half
Sine Wave Unidirectional Only (Note 2)
IFSM
60
A
**Maximum Ratings and Thermal Characteristics**
**(TA=25OC unless otherwise noted)**
~~a~~
~~Pl |~~| |---| |Maximum Instantaneous Forward Voltage at 25A
for Unidirectional Only (Note 3)
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
60
°C/W| |Typical Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient
RθJA
100
°C/W| ## **Notes:** The P4KE Series is designed specifically to protect sensitive electronic equipment from EFTs, ESD, and induced lightning transients. - **Features** - ~~Po~~ • 400W peak pulse • Typical IR ≤ 1 µA for VBR capability at 10/1000μs min > 12.6 V waveform, repetition rate • High temperature (duty cycles):0.01% reflow soldering - • Glass passivated chip guaranteed: 260°C/30sec junction in DO-41 Package / 0.375”,(9.5mm) lead - • Fast response time: length, 5 lbs., (2.3kg) typically less than 1.0ps tension from 0 Volts to VBR min • VBR @ TJ= VBR@25°C - • Excellent clamping x (1+ α T x (TJ - 25)) capability ( α T:Temperature Coefficient, typical value - • Typical failure mode is a is 0.1%) - Typical failure mode is a short circuit - Whisker test is conducted • UL Recognized compound meeting flammability - per Table 4a/4c of JEDEC JESD201A rating V-0 - IEC 61000-4-2 ESD • Halogen free and RoHS compliant - 30kV(Air), 30kV (Contact) - Pb-free E3 means 2nd - • EFT protection of data level interconnect is Pb- - lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-4 free and the terminal finish material is tin(Sn) (IPC/ • Low incremental surge JEDEC J-STD-609A.01) resistance ## **Applications** Po TVS components are ideal for the protection of I/O interfaces, VCC bus and other vulnerable circuits used in telecom, computer, industrial ICT equipment and consumer electronic applications. **1.** Non-repetitive current pulse , per Fig. 4 and derated above TJ (initial) =25[O] C per Fig. 3. **2.** Measured on 8.3ms single half sine wave or equivalent square wave, duty cycle=4 per minute maximum. **3.** VF < 3.5V for single die parts and VF< 5.0V for stacked-die parts. **4.** For stacked die component details, please refer to part numbers labeled by * in Electrical Characteristics. ## **Functional Diagram** ee **==> picture [172 x 55] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Bi-directional
Cathode Anode
Uni-directional
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Datasheet Resources Samples
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© 2020 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: JC.10/26/20 **TVS Diode** Axial Leaded – 400W > P4KE series ## **Electrical Characteristics (TA=25°C unless otherwise noted)** **==> picture [505 x 558] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Reverse Breakdown Test Maximum Maximum Agency
Number (Uni)Part Number Part (Bi) Voltage VStand off (Volts) R Min.VVoltage BR@ IT (V)Max. Current (mA)IT VClamping C @ IVoltage pp (V) Maximum Peak Pulse Current Ipp (A) IRLeakage @ VReverse R(µA) Approval
P4KE6.8A P4KE6.8CA 5.80 6.45 7.14 10 10.5 39.00 1000 X
P4KE7.5A P4KE7.5CA 6.40 7.13 7.88 10 11.3 36.30 500 X
P4KE8.2A P4KE8.2CA 7.02 7.79 8.61 10 12.1 33.90 200 X
P4KE9.1A P4KE9.1CA 7.78 8.65 9.55 1 13.4 30.60 50 X
P4KE10A P4KE10CA 8.55 9.50 10.50 1 14.5 28.30 10 X
P4KE11A P4KE11CA 9.40 10.50 11.60 1 15.6 26.30 5 X
P4KE12A P4KE12CA 10.20 11.40 12.60 1 16.7 24.60 5 X
P4KE13A P4KE13CA 11.10 12.40 13.70 1 18.2 22.50 1 X
P4KE15A P4KE15CA 12.80 14.30 15.80 1 21.2 19.30 1 X
P4KE16A P4KE16CA 13.60 15.20 16.80 1 22.5 18.20 1 X
P4KE18A P4KE18CA 15.30 17.10 18.90 1 25.5 16.10 1 X
P4KE20A P4KE20CA 17.10 19.00 21.00 1 27.7 14.80 1 X
P4KE22A P4KE22CA 18.80 20.90 23.10 1 30.6 13.40 1 X
P4KE24A P4KE24CA 20.50 22.80 25.20 1 33.2 12.30 1 X
P4KE27A P4KE27CA 23.10 25.70 28.40 1 37.5 10.90 1 X
P4KE30A P4KE30CA 25.60 28.50 31.50 1 41.4 9.90 1 X
P4KE33A P4KE33CA 28.20 31.40 34.70 1 45.7 9.00 1 X
P4KE36A P4KE36CA 30.80 34.20 37.80 1 49.9 8.20 1 X
P4KE39A P4KE39CA 33.30 37.10 41.00 1 53.9 7.60 1 X
P4KE43A P4KE43CA 36.80 40.90 45.20 1 59.3 6.90 1 X
P4KE47A P4KE47CA 40.20 44.70 49.40 1 64.8 6.30 1 X
P4KE51A P4KE51CA 43.60 48.50 53.60 1 70.1 5.80 1 X
P4KE56A P4KE56CA 47.80 53.20 58.80 1 77.0 5.30 1 X
P4KE62A P4KE62CA 53.00 58.90 65.10 1 85.0 4.80 1 X
P4KE68A P4KE68CA 58.10 64.60 71.40 1 92.0 4.50 1 X
P4KE75A P4KE75CA 64.10 71.30 78.80 1 103.0 4.00 1 X
P4KE82A P4KE82CA 70.10 77.90 86.10 1 113.0 3.60 1 X
P4KE91A P4KE91CA 77.80 86.50 95.50 1 125.0 3.30 1 X
P4KE100A P4KE100CA 85.50 95.00 105.00 1 137.0 3.00 1 X
P4KE110A - 94.00 105.00 116.00 1 152.0 2.70 1 X
- P4KE110CA* 94.00 105.00 116.00 1 152.0 4.00 1 X
P4KE120A - 102.00 114.00 126.00 1 165.0 2.50 1 X
- P4KE120CA* 102.00 114.00 126.00 1 165.0 3.70 1 X
P4KE130A - 111.00 124.00 137.00 1 179.0 2.30 1 X
- P4KE130CA* 111.00 124.00 137.00 1 179.0 3.40 1 X
P4KE150A - 128.00 143.00 158.00 1 207.0 2.00 1 X
- P4KE150CA* 128.00 143.00 158.00 1 207.0 2.90 1 X
P4KE160A - 136.00 152.00 168.00 1 219.0 1.90 1 X
- P4KE160CA* 136.00 152.00 168.00 1 219.0 2.80 1 X
P4KE170A - 145.00 162.00 179.00 1 234.0 1.80 1 X
- P4KE170CA* 145.00 162.00 179.00 1 234.0 2.60 1 X
P4KE180A - 154.00 171.00 189.00 1 246.0 1.70 1 X
- P4KE180CA* 154.00 171.00 189.00 1 246.0 2.50 1 X
P4KE200A - 171.00 190.00 210.00 1 274.0 1.50 1 X
- P4KE200CA* 171.00 190.00 210.00 1 274.0 2.20 1 X
P4KE220A - 185.00 209.00 231.00 1 328.0 1.30 1 -
- P4KE220CA* 185.00 209.00 231.00 1 328.0 1.90 1 -
P4KE250A - 214.00 237.00 263.00 1 344.0 1.20 1 -
- P4KE250CA [*] 214.00 237.00 263.00 1 344.0 1.80 1 -
P4KE300A - 256.00 285.00 315.00 1 414.0 1.00 1 -
- P4KE300CA* 256.00 285.00 315.00 1 414.0 1.50 1 -
P4KE350A* P4KE350CA* 300.00 332.00 368.00 1 482.0 1.30 1 -
P4KE400A* P4KE400CA* 342.00 380.00 420.00 1 548.0 1.10 1 -
P4KE440A* P4KE440CA* 376.00 418.00 462.00 1 602.0 1.00 1 -
P4KE480A* P4KE480CA* 408.00 456.00 504.00 1 658.0 0.92 1 -
P4KE510A* P4KE510CA* 434.00 485.00 535.00 1 698.0 0.86 1 -
P4KE530A* P4KE530CA* 451.00 503.50 556.50 1 725.0 0.83 1 -
P4KE540A* P4KE540CA* 460.00 513.00 567.00 1 740.0 0.82 1 -
P4KE550A* P4KE550CA* 468.00 522.50 577.50 1 760.0 0.79 1 -
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For bidirectional type having VR of 10 volts and less, the IR value is double. For parts without A , the VBR is ± 10% and VC is 5% higher than with A parts, the parts without A are currently available, but not recommended for new designs. The parts with A are preferred. For stack-die parts, use * to label the part number. © 2020 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: JC.10/26/20 **TVS Diode** Axial Leaded – 400W > P4KE series **==> picture [93 x 32] intentionally omitted <==** ## **I-V Curve Characteristics** **==> picture [504 x 168] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Uni-directional Bi-directional
Ipp
IT
Vc VBR VR V Vc VBR VR IR V
IR VF IR VRVBR Vc
IT IT
Ipp Ipp
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- **PPPM Peak Pulse Power Dissipation** -- Max power dissipation - **VR Stand-off Voltage** -- Maximum voltage that can be applied to the TVS without operation - **VBR Breakdown Voltage** -- Maximum voltage that flows though the TVS at a specified test current (IT) - **VC Clamping Voltage** -- Peak voltage measured across the TVS at a specified Ippm (peak impulse current) - **IR Reverse Leakage Current** -- Current measured at VR - **VF Forward Voltage Drop for Uni-directional** **Ratings and Characteristic Curves (TA=25°C unless otherwise noted)** **==> picture [244 x 193] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Figure 1 - TVS Transients Clamping Waveform
Voltage Transients
Voltage Across TVS
Current Through TVS
Time
Voltage or Current
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Figure 2 - Peak Pulse Power Rating Curve
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100
TJ initial = Tamb
10
stacked-die, 600W
at 10/1000µs, 25°C
1 Single die,400W
at 10/1000µs, 25°C
0.1
0.001 0.01 0.1 1 10
td-Pulse Width (ms)
-Peak Pulse Power (kW)
PPM
P
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© 2020 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: JC.10/26/20 **TVS Diode** Axial Leaded – 400W > P4KE series ## **Ratings and Characteristic Curves (TA=25°C unless otherwise noted) (Continued)** **==> picture [184 x 9] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Figure 3 - Peak Pulse Power Derating Curve
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100
75
50
25
0
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
TJ - Initial Junction Temperature (ºC)
ES)
Figure 5 - Typical Junction Capacitance
10000
Uni -directional V=OV
1000
ea Bi-directional V=OV
=
100 S_
Uni/Bi-directional ~SE
10 V=VR
1
1 10 100 1000
VBR - Reverse Breakdown Voltage (V)
Figure 7 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Forward Surge
Current Uni-Directional Only
70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0
1 10 100
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
)PP
) or Current (I
PP
Derating in Percentage %
Peak Pulse Power (P
Cj (pF)
Peak Forward Surve Current (A)-
IFSM
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Figure 4 - Pulse Waveform
150
tr=10µsec TJ=25°C
Pulse Width(td) is defined
as the point where the peak
Peak Value current decays to 50% of IPPM
100 IPPM
Half Value
IPPM ( ) IPPM2
50 10/1000µsec. Waveform
as defined by R.E.A
td
0
0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
t-Time (ms)
Figure 6 - Typical Transient Thermal Impedance
100
10
1
0.1
0.01 0.1 1 10 100 1000
TP - Pulse Duration (s)
RSM
- Peak Pulse Current, % I
IPPM
Transient Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
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Figure 8 - Peak Forward Voltage Drop vs Peak Forward
Current (Typical Values)
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100.0
Single die
Stacked-die
10.0
1.0
0.1
0.0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0 5.0 6.0 7.0 8.0 9.0
VF - Peak Forward Voltage(V)
- Peak Forward Current (A)
IF
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© 2020 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: JC.10/26/20 **TVS Diode** Axial Leaded – 400W > P4KE series **==> picture [93 x 32] intentionally omitted <==** ## **Soldering Parameters** **==> picture [506 x 314] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Reflow Condition Lead–free assembly
- Temperature Min (Ts(min)) 150°C TP tp
Pre Heat - Temperature Max (T- Time (min to max) (ts(max)s) ) 200°C60 – 120 secs TL Ramp-up t L Critical ZoneTL to TP
Average ramp up rate (Liquidus Temp (TL) to peak 3°C/second max Ts(max)
TS(max) to TL - Ramp-up Rate 3°C/second max Ts(min) Ramp-down
Reflow - Temperature (TL) (Liquidus) 217°C Preheat t s
- Time (min to max) (tL) 60 – 150 seconds
Peak Temperature (TP) 260 [+0/-5] °C 25˚C t 25˚C to Peak
Time within 5°C of actual peak Temperature (tp) 30 seconds max Time (t)
Ramp-down Rate 6°C/second max
Time 25°C to peak Temperature (TP) 8 minutes Max.
Do not exceed 260°C Flow/Wave Soldering (Solder Dipping)
Peak Temperature : 260 [O] C
Dipping Time : 5 seconds
Soldering : 1 time
Physical Specifications Environmental Specifications
Weight 0.012oz., 0.3g High Temp. Storage JESD22-A103
Case JEDEC DO-204AL (DO-41) molded plastic body over passivated HTRB JESD22-A108
junction. Temperature Cycling JESD22-A104
Polarity Colored band indicates unidirectional component’s cathode end H3TRB JESD22-A101
Terminal Matte Tin axial leads, solderable per RSH JESD22-B106
JESD22-B102.
Temperature (T)
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Cathode Band
D (for uni-directional products only)
C
A B A
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Inches Millimeters
Dimensions
Min Max Min Max
A 1.000 - 25.40 -
B 0.160 0.205 4.10 5.20
C 0.028 0.034 0.71 0.86
D 0.080 0.107 2.00 2.70
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DO-204AL (DO-41)
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© 2020 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: JC.10/26/20 **TVS Diode** Axial Leaded – 400W > P4KE series **==> picture [93 x 32] intentionally omitted <==** **==> picture [506 x 235] intentionally omitted <==** **----- Start of picture text -----**
Part Numbering System Part Marking System
P4KE xxx XX X
Cathode Band
Option Code: (for uni-directional
Blank Reel Tape products only)
-B Bulk Packaging
YYWW
Type Code: Littelfuse Logo
A Uni-Directional (5% VBR Voltage Tolerance) Trace Code Marking
CA Bi-Directional (5% VBR Voltage Tolerance) YY: Year Code
WW: Week Code
V (Refer to the Electrical Characteristics table) BR Voltage Code P4KEXXX Product Type
Series Code
Packaging
Part Number Component Package Quantity PackagingOption Packaging Specification
P4KExxxXX DO-204AL 5000 Tape & Reel EIA STD RS-296
P4KExxxXX-B DO-204AL 500 BOX Littelfuse Spec.
F
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Tape and Reel Specification
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(65.0)2.56 Off Centereither side0.028(0.7) 2.063+0.079/-0.039(53.0+2.0/-1.0)
0.047 0.236
(1.2) (6.0)
0.197+/-0.020
(5.0+/- 0.5)
Dimensions are in
13.0 inches/mm
(330.2)
3.0
(76.2)
0.68
(17.27)
2.75
(69.85)
Direction of Feed
Recess Depth Max. 0.75 (19.05)
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