TPSMA6.8 THRU TPSMA43A
SURFACE MOUNT AUTOMOTIVE TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR
Breakdown Voltage - 6.8 to 43.0 Volts Peak Pulse Power - 400 Watts
DO-214AC
MODIFIED J-BEND
0.065 (1.65)
0.049 (1.25)
0.110 (2.79)
0.100 (2.54)
0.090 (2.29)
0.078 (1.98)
0.060 (1.52)
0.030 (0.76)
0.177 (4.50)
0.157 (3.99)
0.012 (0.305)
0.006 (0.152)
0.008 (0.203) MAX.
0.208 (5.28)
0.194 (4.93)
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
Available in uni-directional only
FEATURES
♦ Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94V-0
♦ Ideal for automated placement
♦ Low profile package
♦ Built-in strain relief
♦ Exclusive patented PAR™ oxide passivated
chip construction
♦ 400W peak pulse power capability with a 10/1000µs
waveform, repetition rate (duty cycle): 0.01%
♦ Excellent clamping capability
♦ Low incremental surge resistance
♦ Fast response time: typically less than 1.0ps from 0 Volts
to V(BR) min.
♦ For devices with V(BR)≥10V ID are typically less than
1.0µA at TA=150°C
♦ Designed for under the hood surface mount
applications
♦ High temperature soldering:
250°C/10 seconds at terminals
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: JEDEC DO-214AC molded plastic body over
passivated chip
Terminals: Solder plated, solderable per MIL-STD-750,
Method 2026
Polarity: Color band denotes positive end (cathode)
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.002 ounces, 0.064 grams
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
RATINGS
Peak power dissipation with a 10/1000µs waveform,
(NOTES 1, 2 FIG. 3)
Peak power pulse current with a
10/1000µs waveform (NOTE 1, FIG. 1)
Peak forward surge current 8.3ms single half sine-wave
superimposed on rated load (JEDEC Method) (NOTE 3)
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 25A (NOTE 3)
Operating junction and storage temperature range
SYMBOLS
PPPM
IPPM
IFSM
VF
TJ, TSTG
VALUE
Minimum 400
SEE TABLE 1
40.0
3.5
-65 to +185
NOTES:
(1) Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig.3 and derated above TA=25°C per Fig. 2
(2) Mounted on P.C.B. with 0.2 x 0.2” (5.0 x 0.5mm) copper pads attached to each terminal
(3) Measured on 8.3ms single half sine-wave or equivalent square wave, duty cycle=4 pulses per minutes maximum
UNITS
Watts
Amps
Amps
Volts
°C
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