
Votage Range
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
0.375 (9.5)
0.285 (7.2)
0.210 (5.3)
0.190 (4.8)
DIA.
0.042 (1.07)
0.038 (0.96)
DIA.
Devices for Bidirectional Applications
For bi-directional, use C or CA suffix for types 1.5KE6.8 thru types 1.5KE440
(e.g. 1.5KE6.8C, 1.5KE440CA). Electrical characteristics apply in both directions.
Maximum Ratings and Characteristics
(T
A
= 25°C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter
Peak power dissipation with a 10/1000
μ
s waveform
(1)
(Fig. 1)
Peak pulse current wih a 10/1000
μ
s waveform
(1)
Symbol
Limit
Unit
P
PPM
1500
W
I
PPM
See Next Table
A
Steady state power dissipation
at T
L
= 75
O
C, lead lengths 0.375” (9.5mm)
(2)
P
M(AV)
6.5
W
Peak forward surge current, 8.3ms
single half sine-wave unidirectional only
(3)
I
FSM
200
A
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage
at 100A for unidirectional only
(4)
V
F
3.5/5.0
V
Typical thermal resistance junction-to-lead
R
θ
JL
20
°C/W
Typical thermal resistance junction-to-ambient
R
θ
JA
75
°C/W
Operating junction and storage temperature range
T
J
, T
STG
–55 to +175
O
C
Notes
: (1) Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig.3 and derated above T
A
= 25°C per Fig. 2
(2) Mounted on copper pad area of 1.6 x 1.6” (40 x 40mm) per Fig. 5
(3) Measured on 8.3ms single half sine-wave or equivalent square wave, duty cycle = 4 pulses per minute maximum
(4) V
F
= 3.5V for 1.5KE220(A) & below; V
F
= 5.0V for 1.5KE250(A) & above
Dimensions in inches
and (millimeters)
Case Style 1.5KE
V
(BR)
Unidirectional
6.8 to 540V
V
(BR)
Bidirectional
6.8 to 440V
Peak Pulse Power
1500W
Features
Underwriters Laboratory Recognition under UL standard
for safety 497B: Isolated Loop Circuit Protection
Glass passivated junction
1500W peak pulse power capabililty on 10/1000
μ
s
waveform, repetition rate (duty cycle): 0.05%
Excellent clamping capability
Low incremental surge resistance
Very fast response time
Includes 1N6267 thru 1N6303A
Mechanical Data
Case:
Molded plastic body over passivated junction
Terminals:
Plated axial leads, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
High temperature soldering guaranteed: 265
°
C/10 seconds,
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length, 5lbs. (2.3 kg) tension
Polarity:
For unidirectional types the color band denotes
the cathode, which is positive with respect to the anode
under normal TVS operation
Mounting Position:
Any
Weight:
0.045 oz., 1.2 g
Flammability:
Epoxy is rated UL 94V-0
Packaging Codes – Options (Antistatic):
51 – 1K per Bulk box, 10K/carton
54 – 1.4K per 13" paper Reel
(52mm horiz. tape), 4.2K/carton
73 – 1K per horiz. tape & Ammo box, 10K/carton
T
RANS
Z
ORB
Transient Voltage Suppressors
1.5KE Series and 1N6267 thru 1N6303A
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Document Number 88301
30-Oct-02
www.vishay.com
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