# TVS Diode, TPSMC Series, Bidirectional, 30.8 V, 49.9 V, DO-214AB (SMC), 2 Pins

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/TPSMC36CA/tvs-diode-tpsmc-series-bidirectional-308-v-499-do
**SKU**: TPSMC36CA
**Manufacturer**: LITTELFUSE
**Category**: Circuit Protection || TVS - Transient Voltage Suppressors || TVS Diodes
**Price**: €0.2710
**Stock**: 10+
**Lead Time**: 92 days (indicative)

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | To Be Advised |
| No. Of Pins | 2Pins |
| Tvs Polarity | Bidirectional |
| Product Range | TPSMC Series |
| Qualification | AEC-Q101 |
| Diode Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Diode Case Style | DO-214AB (SMC) |
| Clamping Voltage Max | 49.9V |
| Reverse Standoff Voltage | 30.8V |
| Maximum Breakdown Voltage | 37.8V |
| Minimum Breakdown Voltage | 34.2V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 150°C |
| Peak Pulse Power Dissipation | 1.5kW |

## Datasheet

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**TVS Diodes** Surface Mount – 1500W  >  TPSMC series 

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## TPSMC Series 

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|**Agency**<br>**Agency File Number**|**Agency**<br>**Agency File Number**||
|---|---|---|
|E230531|||
|**Parameter**<br>**Symbol**<br>**Value**<br>**Maximum Ratings and Thermal Characteristics**<br>**(TA=25OC unless otherwise noted)**||**Unit**|
|Peak Pulse Power Dissipation by<br>10/1000µs Waveform (Fig.2)(Note 1),<br>(Note 2)<br>PPPM<br>Power Dissipation on Infinite Heat Sink<br>at TA=50OC<br>PM(AV)<br>Peak Forward Surge Current, 8.3ms<br>Single Half Sine Wave (Note 3)<br>IFSM<br>Maximum Instantaneous Forward<br>Voltage at 100A for Unidirectional<br>Only<br>VF|1500<br>6.5<br>200<br>3.5|W<br>W<br>A<br>V|
|Operating Junction and Storage<br>Temperature Range<br>TJ,  TSTG|-65 to 150|°C|
|Typical Thermal Resistance Junction to<br>Lead<br>RuJL|15|°C/W|
|Typical Thermal Resistance Junction to<br>Ambient<br>RuJA|75|°C/W|



**Notes:** 

1. Non-repetitive current pulse per Fig. 4 and derated above TA = 25[O] C per Fig. 3. 

2. Mounted on copper pad area of 0.31x0.31” (8.0 x 8.0mm) to each terminal. 

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

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

- ~~OO~~ **Features** • Hi reliability application • Excellent clamping and automotive grade capability AEC-Q101 qualified • Low incremental surge 

- • For surface mounted resistance applications to optimize • Typical IR less than 1µA board space above 13V 

- • Low profile package. • High temperature •  Typical failure mode is soldering guaranteed: short from over-specified 260°C/10 seconds at voltage or current terminals 

- Whisker test is conducted • UL Recognized body that based on JEDEC meets flammability rating JESD201A per its table 4a V-0. and 4c •  Meet MSL level1, 

- •  IEC 61000-4-2 ESD per J-STD-020, high 30kV(Air), 30kV (Contact) temperature soldering 

- •  ESD protection of data guaranteed. lines in accordance with • Matte tin lead–free plated IEC 61000-4-2 • Halogen free and RoHS 

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

- IEC 61000-4-4 level interconnect is 

- • Built-in strain relief Pb-free and the terminal •  VBR @TJ= VBR@25°C x (1+αT finish material is tin(Sn) x (TJ - 25)) (IPC/JEDEC J-STD- 

- (αT:Temperature Coefficient) 609A.01) 

- Glass passivated chip • UL Recognized to ANSI/ junction UL 497B: Protectors for Data Communications and 

- • 1500W peak pulse power Fire-Alarm Circuits. 

- capability at 10/1000μs waveform, repetition rate (duty cycles):0.01% 

- Fast response time: typically less than 1.0ps from 0V to VBR min 

## **Applications** 

TVS Components are ideal for the protection of I/O Interfaces, VCC bus and other vulnerable circuits used in Telecom, Computer, Industrial and Consumer electronic applications. 

© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 07/18/19 

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## **Electrical Characteristics** 

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Number (Uni)Part   Number Part  (Bi) Marking Voltage VStand offReverse(Volts) R  (Volts) @ IBreakdown Voltage VBRT CurrentTest IT Voltage VMaximum Clamping @  Ipp C Maximum Current IPulse Peak  pp Leakage IMaximum Reverse @ VR R ApprovalAgency<br>UNI BI MIN MAX (mA) (V) (A) (µA)<br>TPSMC12A TPSMC12CA 12AA 12CA 10.20 11.40 12.60 1 16.7 91.0 5 X<br>TPSMC13A TPSMC13CA 13AA 13CA 11.10 12.40   13.70 1 18.2 83.5 1 X<br>TPSMC15A TPSMC15CA 15AA 15CA 12.80 14.30 15.80 1 21.2 71.7 1 X<br>TPSMC16A TPSMC16CA 16AA 16CA 13.60  15.20 16.80 1 22.5 67.6 1 X<br>TPSMC18A TPSMC18CA 18AA 18CA 15.30 17.10 18.90 1 25.2 60.3 1 X<br>TPSMC20A TPSMC20CA 20AA 20CA 17.10 19.00 21.00 1 27.7 54.9 1 X<br>TPSMC22A TPSMC22CA 22AA 22CA 18.80 20.90 23.10 1 30.6 49.7 1 X<br>TPSMC24A TPSMC24CA 24AA 24CA 20.50 22.80 25.20 1 33.2 45.8 1 X<br>TPSMC27A TPSMC27CA 27AA 27CA 23.10 25.70 28.40 1 37.5 40.5 1 X<br>TPSMC30A TPSMC30CA 30AA 30CA 25.60 28.50 31.50 1 41.4 36.7 1 X<br>TPSMC33A TPSMC33CA 33AA 33CA 28.20 31.40 34.70 1 45.7 33.3 1 X<br>TPSMC36A TPSMC36CA 36AA 36CA 30.80 34.20 37.80 1 49.9 30.5 1 X<br>TPSMC39A TPSMC39CA 39AA 39CA 33.30 37.10 41.00 1 53.9 28.2 1 X<br>TPSMC43A TPSMC43CA 43AA 43CA 36.80 40.90 45.20 1 59.3 25.6 1 X<br>TPSMC47A TPSMC47CA 47AA 47CA 40.20 44.70 49.40 1 64.8 23.5 1 X<br>TPSMC51A TPSMC51CA 51AA 51CA 43.60 48.50 53.60 1 70.1 21.7 1 X<br>TPSMC56A TPSMC56CA 56AA 56CA 47.80 53.20 58.80 1 77.0 19.7 1 X<br>TPSMC62A TPSMC62CA 62AA 62CA 53.00 58.90 65.10 1 85.0 17.9 1 X<br>TPSMC68A TPSMC68CA 68AA 68CA 58.10 64.60 71.40 1 92.0 16.5 1 X<br>TPSMC75A TPSMC75CA 75AA 75CA 64.10 71.30 78.80 1 103.0 14.8 1 X<br>TPSMC82A TPSMC82CA 82AA 82CA 70.10 77.90 86.10 1 113.0 13.5 1 X<br>TPSMC91A TPSMC91CA 91AA 91CA 77.80 86.50 95.50 1 125.0 12.2 1 X<br>TPSMC100A - 100AA - 85.50 95.00 105.00 1 137.0 11.1 1 X<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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

## **I-V Curve Characteristics** 

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Uni-directional Bi-directional<br>Ipp<br>IT<br>Vc VBR VR V Vc VBR VR IR IR VRVBR Vc V<br>IR VF IT<br>IT<br>Ipp<br>Ipp<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


**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** 

© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 07/18/19 

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Figure 1 - TVS Transients Clamping Waveform<br>ee<br>Voltage Transients<br>Voltage Across TVS<br>Current Through TVS<br>Time<br>Voltage or Current<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Figure 2 - Peak Pulse Power Rating<br>100<br>10<br>0.31x0.31" (8.0x8.0mm)<br>Copper Pad Area<br>1<br>0.000001 0.00001 0.0001 0.001<br>td-Pulse Width (sec.)<br>Figure 4 - Pulse Waveform<br>e<br>150<br>tr=10µsec TJ=25°C<br>Pulse Width(td) is defined<br>as the point where the peak<br>Peak Value current decays to 50% of IPPM<br>100 IPPM<br>Half Value<br>IPPM (   ) IPPM2PPM22<br>50 10/1000µsec. Waveform<br>as defined by R.E.A<br>td<br>0<br>0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0<br>t-Time (ms)<br>Figure 6 - Steady State Power Dissipation Derating<br>Curve<br>6.5<br>6<br>5.5<br>5<br>4.5<br>4<br>3.5<br>3<br>2.5<br>2<br>1.5<br>1<br>0.5<br>0<br>0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175<br>TA -  Ambient Temperature (ºC)<br>-Peak Pulse Power (kW)<br>PPM<br>P<br>RSM<br>- Peak Pulse Current, % I<br>IPPMPPM<br>, Steady Sate Power Dissipation (W)<br>M(AV)<br>P<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Figure 3 - Peak Pulse Power Derating Curve Figure 4 - Pulse Waveform<br>ee<br>100 150<br>tr=10µsec TJ=25°C<br>Pulse Width(td) is defined<br>80 as the point where the peak<br>TPSMC91A~TPSMC100A Peak Value current decays to 50% of IPPM<br>100 IPPM<br>60<br>Half Value<br>40 IPPM (   ) IPPM2PPM22<br>TPSMC91A~TPSMC100A 50 10/1000µsec. Waveform<br>as defined by R.E.A<br>20 TPSMC12CA~TPSMC91CA<br>td<br>0<br>0<br>0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 0 1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0<br>TJ - Initial Junction Temperature (ºC) t-Time (ms)<br>)PP<br>) or Current (I RSM<br>PP<br>Derating in Percentage % - Peak Pulse Current, % I<br>IPPMPPM<br>Peak Pulse Power (P<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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100000<br>Bi-directional V=0V<br>10000<br>Uni-directional V=0V<br>1000<br>Uni-directional @VR<br>100<br>oS Bi-directional @VR<br>10 Tj=25C<br>f=1.0MHz<br>Vsig=50mVp-p<br>|<br>1<br>1.0 10.0 100.0 1000.0<br>VBR - Reverse Breakdown Voltage (V)<br>Cj (pF)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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Figure 7 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak Forward<br>Surge Current Uni-Directional Only<br>200<br>180<br>160<br>140<br>120<br>100<br>80<br>60<br>40<br>20<br>0<br>1 10 100<br>Number of Cycles at 60 Hz<br> - Peak Forward Surge Current (A)<br>IFSM<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


## **Soldering Parameters** 

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



|**Physical Specifcations**|**Physical Specifcations**|
|---|---|
|**Weight**|0.007 ounce, 0.21 grams|
|**Case**|JEDEC DO214AB. Molded plastic body over<br>glass passivated junction|
|**Polarity**<br>**Terminal**|Color band denotes positive end (cathode)<br>except Bidirectional.<br>Matte Tin-plated leads, Solderable per<br>JESD22-B102|



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DO-214AB (SMC J-Bend)<br>Cathode Band (for Uni-directional products only) Dimensions Inches Millimeters<br>Min Max Min Max<br>A 0.114 0.126 2.900 3.200<br>A C<br>B 0.260 0.280 6.600 7.110<br>B C 0.220 0.245 5.590 6.220<br>D 0.079 0.103 2.060 2.620<br>H<br>D E 0.030 0.060 0.760 1.520<br>F - 0.008 - 0.203<br>F<br>E G G 0.305 0.320 7.750 8.130<br>H 0.006 0.012 0.152 0.305<br>I 0.129 - 3.300 -<br>J K L<br>J 0.094 - 2.400 -<br>K - 0.165 - 4.200<br>I<br>L 0.094 - 2.400 -<br>Part Numbering System Part Marking System<br>TPSMC XXX C A<br>Cathode Band<br>Littelfuse Logo<br>5% VBR  VOLTAGE TOLERANCE<br>XXXX Marking Code<br>BI-DIRECTIONAL YMXXX<br>Trace Code Marking<br>VBR VOLTAGE   Y:Year Code  M: Month Code<br>SERIES   XXX: Lot Code<br>Packaging<br>Part number Component   Quantity Packaging Packaging Specification<br>Package  Option<br>TPSMCxxxXX DO-214AB 3000 Tape & Reel - 16mm tape/13” reel EIA STD RS-481<br>F<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## **Tape and Reel Specification** 

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0.157<br>(4.0)<br>Cathode<br>0.63<br>(16.0)<br>0.315 0.059 DIA Cover tape<br>(8.0) (1.5)<br>13.0 (330)<br>Dimensions are in inches<br>0.80 (20.2)  (and millimeters).<br>Arbor Hole Dia.<br>Direction of Feed<br>0.65<br>(16.4)<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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© 2019 Littelfuse, Inc. Specifications are subject to change without notice. Revised: 07/18/19 



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