# TVS Diode, TPSMB, Unidirectional, 30.8 V, 49.9 V, DO-214AA (SMB), 2 Pins

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/TPSMB36A/tvs-diode-tpsmb-unidirectional-308-v-499-do-214aa
**SKU**: TPSMB36A
**Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE
**Category**: Circuit Protection || TVS - Transient Voltage Suppressors || TVS Diodes
**Price**: €0.1740
**Stock**: 50+
**Lead Time**: 99 days (indicative)

## Description

Product Range:TPSMB Series; TVS Polarity:Unidirectional; Reverse Stand-Off Voltage Vrwm:30.8V; Clamping Voltage Vc Max:49.9V; Diode Case Style:DO-214AA; No. of Pins:2Pins; Breakdown

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | To Be Advised |
| No. Of Pins | 2Pins |
| Tvs Polarity | Unidirectional |
| Product Range | TPSMB |
| Qualification | AEC-Q101 |
| Diode Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Diode Case Style | DO-214AA (SMB) |
| Clamping Voltage Max | 49.9V |
| Reverse Standoff Voltage | 30.8V |
| Maximum Breakdown Voltage | 37.8V |
| Minimum Breakdown Voltage | 34.2V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 175°C |
| Peak Pulse Power Dissipation | 600W |

## Datasheet

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TVS Diode **Datasheet** 

**TPSMB Series** Surface Mount – 600W 

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## **Description** 

The TPSMB series is designed specifically to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage events. 

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## **Agency Approvals** 

|**Agency Approvals**|**Agency Approvals**|
|---|---|
|**Agency**|**Agency Number**|
|W|E230531|



**Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics** (TA=25°C unless otherwise noted) 

|**Parameter**<br>Peak Pulse Power Dissipation by 10/1000µs<br>waveform (Fig.1)(Note 1), (Note 2)|**Symbol**<br>PPPM|**Value**<br>600|**Unit**<br>W|
|---|---|---|---|
|Power Dissipation on infinite heat sink at<br>TL=50OC|PM(AV)|5.0|W|
|Peak Forward Surge Current, 8.3ms Single Half<br>Sine Wave (Note 3)|IFSM|100|A|
|Maximum Instantaneous Forward Voltage at<br>50A for Unidirectional only(Note 4)|VF|3.5/5|V|
|Operating Junction Temperature Range (VBR≤<br>91V)|TJ|-65 to 175|°C|
|Operating Junction Temperature Range (VBR><br>91V)|TJ|-65 to 150||
|Storage Temperature Range|TSTG|-65 to 175||
|Typical Thermal Resistance Junction to Lead|RθJL|20|°C/W|
|Typical Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient|RθJA|100|°C/W|



**Notes:** 

**1.** Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig.4 and derated above TA=25ºC per Fig. 3. 

**2.** Mounted on copper pad area of 0.2x0.2” (5.0 x 5.0mm) to each terminal. 

**3.** Measured on 8.3ms single half sine wave or equivalent square wave for unidirectional component only,duty cycle=4 per minute maximum. 

## **Features** 

- High reliability application and ■ Fast response time: typically automotive grade AEC less than 1.0ns from Q101 qualified 0V to VBR min 

- ■ Surface mount component to ■ Excellent clamping capability optimize board space ■ Low incremental surge 

- ■ Low profile package resistance ■ Typical failure mode is short from over-specified voltage or ■■ UL Recognized compound  Typical IR ≤  1µA for VR>10.2V current meeting flammability rating V-0 

- Whisker test is conducted ■ Meet MSL level1, per based on JEDEC JESD201A J-STD-020, High temperature per its table 4a and 4c soldering guaranteed: 

- ■ ESD protection of data lines in 260°C/10 seconds at terminals accordance with IEC 61000-4■ Matte tin lead–free plated 2 30kV(Air), 30kV (Contact) ■ Halogen free and RoHS 

- ■ EFT protection of data lines in compliant accordance with ■ Pb-free E3 means 2nd level 

- IEC 61000-4-4 interconnect is Pb-free and 

- ■ Glass passivated chip junction the terminal finish material is ■ 600W PPPM (peak pulse tin(Sn) (IPC/JEDEC J-STDpower) capability at 10/1000μs 609A.01) waveform, repetition rate (duty cycles):0.01% 

## **Applications** 

TVS components are ideal for the protection of I/O Interfaces, VCC bus and other vulnerable circuits used in  Automotive applications. 

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**4.** VF < 3.5V for part number with Vbr < 300V, VF < 5.0V for part number with Vbr > =300V. 

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TVS Diode **Datasheet** 

**TPSMB Series** Surface Mount – 600W 

## **Electrical Characteristics** 

(TA=25°C unless otherwise noted) 

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Part   Part   Typical Reverse Breakdown  Test  Maximum  Maximum  Maximum  Maximum Agency<br>Number  Number  Marking IR @ Stand off Voltage VBR Current Clamping  Peak Pulse  Reverse  Temperature Approval<br>(Uni) (Bi) Uni Bi 150°C(μA) Voltage V(Volts) R  (Volts) @ IMin MaxT IT (mA) Voltage V@  Ipp (V)C Current I(A) pp Leakage I@ VR (µA)R of Vcoefficient BR (%/C)<br>TPSMB7.5A - 7V5AA - 500 6.40 7.13 7.88 10 11.3 54.0 500 0.052  X<br>TPSMB8.2A - 8V2AA - 200 7.02 7.79 8.61 10 12.1 50.4 200 0.058  X<br>TPSMB9.1A - 9V1AA - 50 7.78 8.65 9.55 1 13.4 45.5 50 0.063  X<br>TPSMB10A TPSMB10CA 10AA 10CA 20 8.55 9.50 10.50 1 14.5 42.1 10 0.066  X<br>TPSMB11A TPSMB11CA 11AA 11CA 8 9.40 10.50 11.60 1 15.6 39.1 5 0.069  X<br>TPSMB12A TPSMB12CA 12AA 12CA 8 10.20 11.40 12.60 1 16.7 36.5 5 0.071  X<br>TPSMB13A TPSMB13CA 13AA 13CA 8 11.10 12.40 13.70 1 18.2 33.5 1 0.074  X<br>TPSMB15A TPSMB15CA 15AA 15CA 8 12.80 14.30 15.80 1 21.2 28.8 1 0.076  X<br>TPSMB16A TPSMB16CA 16AA 16CA 8 13.60 15.20 16.80 1 22.5 27.1 1 0.080  X<br>TPSMB18A TPSMB18CA 18AA 18CA 8 15.30 17.10 18.90 1 25.5 24.2 1 0.083  X<br>TPSMB20A TPSMB20CA 20AA 20CA 8 17.10 19.00 21.00 1 27.7 22.0 1 0.085  X<br>TPSMB22A TPSMB22CA 22AA 22CA 8 18.80 20.90 23.10 1 30.6 19.9 1 0.088  X<br>TPSMB24A TPSMB24CA 24AA 24CA 8 20.50 22.80 25.20 1 33.2 18.4 1 0.091  X<br>TPSMB27A TPSMB27CA 27AA 27CA 8 23.10 25.70 28.40 1 37.5 16.3 1 0.092  X<br>TPSMB30A TPSMB30CA 30AA 30CA 8 25.60 28.50 31.50 1 41.4 14.7 1 0.093  X<br>TPSMB33A TPSMB33CA 33AA 33CA 8 28.20 31.40 34.70 1 45.7 13.3 1 0.094  X<br>TPSMB36A TPSMB36CA 36AA 36CA 8 30.80 34.20 37.80 1 49.9 12.2 1 0.096  X<br>TPSMB39A TPSMB39CA 39AA 39CA 8 33.30 37.10 41.00 1 53.9 11.3 1 0.097  X<br>TPSMB43A TPSMB43CA 43AA 43CA 8 36.80 40.90 45.20 1 59.3 10.3 1 0.098  X<br>TPSMB47A TPSMB47CA 47AA 47CA 8 40.20 44.70 49.40 1 64.8 9.4 1 0.099  X<br>TPSMB51A TPSMB51CA 51AA 51CA 8 43.60 48.50 53.60 1 70.1 8.7 1 0.100  X<br>TPSMB56A TPSMB56CA 56AA 56CA 8 47.80 53.20 58.80 1 77.0 7.9 1 0.101  X<br>TPSMB58A TPSMB58CA 58AA 58CA 8 52.78 55.10 60.90 1 79.8 7.7 1 0.101  X<br>TPSMB62A TPSMB62CA 62AA 62CA 8 53.00 58.90 65.10 1 85.0 7.2 1 0.102  X<br>TPSMB64A TPSMB64CA 64AA 64CA 8 54.40 60.80 67.20 1 86.90 7.0 1 0.102 X<br>TPSMB68A TPSMB68CA 68AA 68CA 8 58.10 64.60 71.40 1 92.0 6.6 1 0.103  X<br>TPSMB75A TPSMB75CA 75AA 75CA 8 64.10 71.30 78.80 1 103.0 5.9 1 0.104  X<br>TPSMB82A TPSMB82CA 82AA 82CA 8 70.10 77.90 86.10 1 113.0 5.4 1 0.105  X<br>TPSMB91A TPSMB91CA 91AA 91CA 8 77.80 86.50 95.50 1 125.0 4.9 1 0.106  X<br>TPSMB100A TPSMB100CA 100A 100C - 85.50 95.00 105.00 1 137.0 4.5 1 0.106  X<br>TPSMB110A TPSMB110CA 110A 110C - 94.00 105.00 116.00 1 152.0 4.0 1 0.107  X<br>TPSMB120A TPSMB120CA 120A 120C - 102.00 114.00 126.00 1 165.0 3.7 1 0.107  X<br>TPSMB130A TPSMB130CA 130A 130C - 111.00 124.00 137.00 1 179.0 3.4 1 0.107  X<br>TPSMB150A TPSMB150CA 150A 150C - 128.00 143.00 158.00 1 207.0 2.9 1 0.108  X<br>TPSMB160A TPSMB160CA 160A 160C - 136.00 152.00 168.00 1 219.0 2.8 1 0.108  X<br>TPSMB170A TPSMB170CA 170A 170C - 145.00 162.00 179.00 1 234.0 2.6 1 0.108  X<br>TPSMB180A TPSMB180CA 180A 180C - 154.00 171.00 189.00 1 246.0 2.5 1 0.108  X<br>TPSMB200A TPSMB200CA 200A 200C - 171.00 190.00 210.00 1 274.0 2.2 1 0.108  X<br>TPSMB210A TPSMB210CA 210A 210C - 179.60 199.50 220.50 1 288.0 2.1 1 0.110  X<br>TPSMB220A TPSMB220CA 220A 220C - 185.00 209.00 231.00 1 328.0 1.9 1 0.110  X<br>TPSMB250A TPSMB250CA 250A 250C - 214.00 237.00 263.00 1 344.0 1.8 1 0.110  X<br>TPSMB300A-A TPSMB300CA-A 300A 300C - 256.00 285.00 315.00 1 414.0 1.5 1 0.110  X<br>TPSMB350A-A TPSMB350CA-A 350A 350C - 300.00 332.00 368.00 1 482.0 1.3 1 0.112  X<br>TPSMB400A-A TPSMB400CA-A 400A 400C - 342.00 380.00 420.00 1 548.0 1.1 1 0.112  X<br>TPSMB440A-A TPSMB440CA-A 440A 440C - 376.00 418.00 462.00 1 602.0 1.0 1 0.112  X<br>TPSMB480A-A TPSMB480CA-A 480A 480C - 408.00 456.00 504.00 1 658.0 0.9 1 0.112  X<br>TPSMB510A-A TPSMB510CA-A 510A 510C - 434.00 485.00 535.00 1 698.0 0.9 1 0.112  X<br>TPSMB520A-A TPSMB520CA-A 520A 520C - 443.00 494.50 545.50 1 718.0 0.9 1 0.112 X<br>TPSMB530A-A TPSMB530CA-A 530A 530C - 451.00 503.50 556.50 1 725.0 0.8 1 0.112  X<br>TPSMB540A-A TPSMB540CA-A 540A 540C - 460.00 513.00 567.00 1 740.0 0.8 1 0.112  X<br>TPSMB550A-A TPSMB550CA-A 550A 550C - 468.00 522.50 577.50 1 760.0 0.8 1 0.112  X<br>- TPSMB600CA-A - 600C - 511.00 570.00 630.00 1 828.0 0.8 1 0.112 -<br>- TPSMB650CA-A - 650C - 553.00 617.50 682.50 1 897.0 0.8 1 0.112 -<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**Note:** 

**1.** For bidirectional type having VR of 10 volts and less, the IR limit is double. 

**2.** VBR @TJ= VBR@25°C x (1+ α T x (TJ - 25)) ( α T:Temperature Coefficient). 

- **3:** The CTI (Comparative Tracking Index) of TPSMB600CA-A and TPSMB650CA-A is 600 and other parts is 550 

© 2020 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: BA.12/03/20 

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**TPSMB Series** Surface Mount – 600W 

## **I-V Curve Characteristics** 

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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) 

**Figure 1 - TVS Transients Clamping Waveform** 

## **Figure 2 - Peak Pulse Power Rating Curve** 

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**Figure 5 - Typical Junction Capacitance** 

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**Figure 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current Uni-Directional Only** 

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## **Soldering Parameters** 

|**Refow Condition**<br>Lead–free assembly|**Refow Condition**<br>Lead–free assembly|
|---|---|
|**Pre Heat**|**- Temperature Min (Ts(min))**<br>150°C|
||**- Temperature Max (Ts(max))**<br>200°C|
||**- Time (min to max) (ts)**<br>60 – 120 secs|
|**Average ram**|**p up rate (Liquidus Temp (TL) to peak**<br>3°C/second max|
|**TS(max) to TL -**|**Ramp-up Rate**<br>3°C/second max|
|**Refow**|**- Temperature (TL) (Liquidus)**<br>217°C|
||**- Time (min to max) (ts)**<br>60 – 150 seconds|
|**Peak Temperature (TP)**<br>260+0/-5°C||
|**Time within 5°C of actual peak Temperature (tp)**<br>30 seconds max||
|**Ramp-down Rate**<br>6°C/second max||
|**Time 25°C to peak Temperature (TP)**<br>8 minutes max.||
|**Do not exceed**<br>260°C||



## **Physical Specifications** 

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Weight 0.003 ounce, 0.093 gram<br>Case JEDEC DO214AA. Molded plastic body over glass<br>passivated junction<br>Polarity Color band denotes cathode for unidirectional components.<br>Terminal Matte Tin-plated leads, Solderable per JESD22-B102<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Environmental Specifications** 

|**High Temp. Storage**|JESD22-A103|
|---|---|
|**HTRB**|JESD22-A108|
|**Temperature Cycling**|JESD22-A104|
|**MSL**|JEDEC-J-STD-020,Level 1|
|**H3TRB**|JESD22-A101|
|**RSH**|JESD22-A111|



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## **Dimensions** 

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Inches Millimeters<br>Dimensions<br>Min Max Min Max<br>A 0.077 0.086 1.950 2.200<br>B 0.160 0.180 4.060 4.570<br>C 0.130 0.155 3.300 3.940<br>D 0.084 0.096 2.130 2.440<br>E 0.030 0.060 0.760 1.520<br>F - 0.008 - 0.203<br>G 0.205 0.220 5.210 5.590<br>H 0.006 0.012 0.152 0.305<br>I 0.089 - 2.260 -<br>J 0.085 - 2.160 -<br>K - 0.107 - 2.740<br>L 0.085 - 2.160 -<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**Note:** Dimension in inches and (millimeters) 

**Part Numbering System** 

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## **Packaging** 

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Part Number Component Package  Quantity Packaging Option Packaging Specification<br>TPSMBxxxXX DO-214AA 3000 Tape & Reel - 12mm tape/13” reel EIA STD RS-481<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Tape and Reel Specification** 

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