
MDE Semiconductor, Inc.
78-150 Calle Tampico, Unit 210, La Quinta, CA, U.S.A. 92253 Tel: 760-564-8656 • Fax: 760-564-2414
15KP SERIES
GLASS PASSIVATED JUNCTION TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR
VOLTAGE-17.0 TO 220 Volts
15000 Watt Peak Pulse Power
FEATURES
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laborator
Flammability Classification 94V-0
• Glass passivated junction
• 15000W Peak Pulse Powe
capability on 10/1000 µs waveform
• Excellent clamping capability 1.0(25.4) MIN
• Repetition rate (duty cycle):0.05
• Low incremental surge resistance .340(8.6)
• Fast response time: typically less DIA .360(9.1)
than 1.0 ps from 0 volts to BV .340(8.6)
• Typical Id less than 1µA above 10V
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
265°C/10 seconds/.375", (9.5mm) lead
length, 5lbs., (2.3kg) tension .052(1.3) 1.0(25.4) MIN
MECHANICAL DATA
Case:Molded plastic over glass passivated junction
Terminals: Plated Axial leads, solderable per Dimensions in inches (milimeters)
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
Polarity: Color band denoted positive end (cathode)
except Bipolar
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.07 ounce, 2.1 gram
.360(9.1)
.048(1.2)
DIA
P-600
DEVICES FOR BIPOLAR APPLICATIONS
For Bidirectional use C or CA Suffix for types 15KP17 thru types 15KP22
Electrical characteristics apply in both directions.
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTIC
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
RATING SYMBOL
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation on 10/1000 µs Pppm Minimum 15000 Watts
waveform (NOTE 1)
Peak Pulse Current of on 10-1000 µs waveform Ippm SEE TABLE 1
(NOTE 1)
Steady State Power Dissipation at Tl=75 °C Pm(AV) 8.0 Watts
Lead Lengths.375", (9.5mm)(NOTE 2)
Peak Forward Surge Current, 8.3ms Sine-Wav
Superimposed on Rated Load, (JEDEC Method) IFSM 400.0
(NOTE 3)
Operatings and Storage Temperature Range Tj, Tstg -55 to +175 °C
NOTES:
1.Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig.3 and derated above Ta=25 °C per Fig.2.
2.Mounted on Copper Pad area of 0.8x0.8" (20x20mm) per Fig.5.
3.8.3ms single half sine-wave, or equivalent square wave, Duty cycle=4 pulses per
minutes maximum.
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MDE Semiconductor, Inc.
78-150 Calle Tampico, Unit 210, La Quinta, CA, USA 92253 Tel: 760-564-8656 • Fax: 760-564-2414
15000 Watt TVS
UNI-
DIRECTIONAL
PART
NUMBER
15KP17
15KP17A
15KP18
15KP18A
15KP20
15KP20A
15KP22
15KP22A
15KP24
15KP24A
15KP26
15KP26A
15KP28
15KP28A
15KP30
15KP30A
15KP33
15KP33A
15KP36
15KP36A
15KP40
15KP40A
15KP43
15KP43A
15KP45
15KP45A
15KP48
15KP48A
15KP51
15KP51A
15KP54A
15KP54A
15KP58
15KP58A
15KP60
15KP60A
15KP64
15KP64A
15KP70
15KP70A
15KP75
15KP75A
15KP78
15KP78A
REVERSE
STANDOFF
VOLTAGE
VRWM (V)
BREAKDOWN
VOLTAGE
VBR (V)
MIN. @ IT
TEST
CURRENT
(It)
mA
MAXIMUM
CLAMPING
VOLTAGE
@Ipp Vc (V)
PEAK
PULSE
CURRENT
Ipp (A)
17 18.90 50 32.3 464.0
17 18.90 50 29.3 512.0
18 20.00 50 34.2 429.0
18 20.00 50 30.9 485.0
20 22.20 20 37.9 396.0 1500
20 22.20 20 34.3 437.0 1500
22 24.40 10 41.1 365.0 500
22 24.40 10 37.1 404.0 500
24 26.70 5 45.0 333.0 150
24 26.70 5 40.7 369.0 150
26 28.90 5 48.7 308.0 50
26 28.90 5 44.0 341.0 50
28 31.10 5 52.4 286.0 25
28 31.10 5 48.5 316.0 25
30 33.30 5 56.2 267.0 15
30 33.30 5 50.7 296.0 15
33 36.70 5 60.6 248.0 10
33 36.70 5 54.8 374.0 10
36 40.00 5 66.0 227.0 10
36 40.00 5 59.7 251.0 10
40 44.40 5 72.8 206.0 10
40 44.40 5 65.8 228.0 10
43 47.80 5 77.1 195.0 10
43 47.80 5 69.1 215.0 10
45 50.00 5 60.7 186.0 10
45 50.00 5 73.0 205.0 10
48 53.30 5 85.9 175.0 10
48 53.30 5 77.7 193.0 10
51 56.70 5 91.5 164.0 10
51 56.70 5 92.8 181.0 10
54 60.00 5 96.8 155.0 10
54 60.00 5 87.5 171.0 10
58 64.40 5 104.0 144.0 10
58 64.40 5 94.0 160.0 10
60 66.70 5 107.0 140.0 10
60 66.70 5 97.3 154.0 10
64 71.10 5 115.0 130.0 10
64 71.10 5 104.0 144.0 10
70 77.80 5 126.0 119.0 10
70 77.80 5 114.0 132.0 10
75 83.30 5 135.0 111.0 10
75 83.30 5 122.0 123.0 10
78 86.70 5 140.0 107.0 10
78 86.70 5 126.0 119.0 10
REVERSE
LEAKAGE
@ VRWM
IR (µA)
5000
5000
5000
5000
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MDE Semiconductor, Inc.
78-150 Calle Tampico, Unit 210, La Quinta, CA, USA 92253 Tel: 760-564-8656 • Fax: 760-564-2414
15000 Watt TVS
UNI-
DIRECTIONAL
PART
NUMBER
15KP85
15KP85A
15KP90
15KP90A
15KP100
15KP100A
15KP110
15KP110A
15KP130
15KP130A
15KP150
15KP150A
15KP160
15KP160A
15KP170
15KP170A
15KP180
15KP180A
15KP200
15KP200A
15KP220
15KP220A
15KP240
15KP240A
15KP260
15KP260A
15KP280
15KP280A
For Bidirectional type having Vrwm of 10volts and less, the IR limit is double.
REVERSE
STANDOFF
VOLTAGE
VRWM (V)
BREAKDOWN
VOLTAGE
VBR (V)
MIN. @ IT
TEST
CURRENT
(It)
mA
MAXIMUM
CLAMPING
VOLTAGE
@Ipp Vc (V)
PEAK
PULSE
CURRENT
Ipp (A)
85 94.40 5 152.0 99.0 10
85 94.40 5 137.0 109.0 10
90 100.00 5 160.0 94.0 10
90 100.00 5 146.0 103.0 10
100 111.00 5 179.0 94.0 10
100 111.00 5 162.0 93.0 10
110 122.00 5 196.0 77.0 10
110 122.00 5 178.0 84.0 10
130 144.00 5 231.0 65.0 10
130 144.00 5 209.0 72.0 10
150 167.00 5 268.0 56.0 10
150 167.00 5 243.0 62.0 10
160 178.00 5 287.0 52.0 10
160 178.00 5 259.0 56.0 10
170 189.00 5 304.0 49.0 10
170 189.00 5 275.0 55.0 10
180 200.00 5 321.0 47.0 10
180 200.00 5 291.0 52.0 10
200 222.00 5 356.0 42.0 10
200 222.00 5 322.0 47.0 10
220 245.00 5 393.0 36.0 10
220 245.00 5 356.0 42.0 10
240 267.00 5 428.0 35.0 10
240 267.00 5 388.0 39.0 10
260 289.00 5 464.0 32.0 10
260 289.00 5 419.0 36.0 10
280 311.00 5 500.0 30.0 10
280 311.00 5 452.0 33.0 10
REVERSE
LEAKAGE
@ VRWM
IR (µA)
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