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15KPA78A Datasheet Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes

Manufacturer: Littelfuse

Overview: 15KPA Series TVS Diode Axial Leaded – 15000W > 15KPA series RoHS Pb e3.

This datasheet includes multiple variants, all published together in a single manufacturer document.

General Description

s The 15KPA Series is designed specifically to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage events.

Bi-directional Agency Approvals Agency Agency File Number E230531 Maximum Ratings and Thermal Characteristics (TA=25OC unless otherwise noted) Parameter Symbol Value Unit Peak Pulse Power Dissipation by 10/1000μs Test Waveform (Fig.2)(Note 1) Steady State Power Dissipation on Infinite Heat Sink at TL=75ºC Peak Forward Surge Current, 8.3ms Single Half Sine Wave Unidirectional Only (Note 2) Operating Junction and Storage Temperature Range Typical Thermal Resistance Junction to Lead Typical Thermal Resistance Junction to Ambient PPPM 15 PD 8.0 IFSM 400 TJ, TSTG -55 to 175 RƟJL 8.0 RƟJA 40 kW W A °C °C/W °C/W Notes: 1.

Non-repetitive current pulse , per Fig.

Key Features

  • Glass passivated chip junction in P600 package.
  • 15kW peak pulse capability at 10/1000μs waveform, repetition rate (duty cycles):0.01%.
  • Fast response time: typically less than 1.0ps from 0 Volts to BV min.
  • Excellent clamping capability.
  • Typical failure mode is short from over-specified voltage or current.
  • Whisker test is conducted based on JEDEC JESD201A per its table 4a and 4c.
  • IEC 61000-4-2 ESD 30kV(Air), 30kV (Contact).

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