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VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS
APRIL 1987 - REVISED SEPTEMBER 1997Copyright © 1997, Power Innovations Limited, UK
TELECOMMUNICATION SYSTEM SECONDARY PROTECTION
TISP4290
● Ion-Implanted Breakdown Region
Precise and Stable Voltage
Low Voltage Overshoot under Surge
V
VV
(Z)
DEVICE
‘4290 200 290
● Planar Passivated Junctions
(BO)
V
Low Off-State Current<10 µA
● Rated for International Surge Wave Shapes
I
WAVE SHAPE STANDARD
8/20 µs ANSI C62.41 150
10/160 µs FCC Part 68 60
10/560 µs FCC Part 68 45
0.2/310 µs RLM 88 38
FTZ R12
10/700 µs
10/1000 µs REA PE-60 35
● UL Recognized, E132482
VDE 0433
CCITT IX K17/K20
TSP
A
50
50
50
DO-220 PACKAGE
(TOP VIEW)
A(T)
B(R)
Pin 1 is in electrical contact with the mounting base.
1
2
device symbol
MD4XAB
description
The TISP4290 is designed specifically for
telephone equipment protection against lightning
and transients induced by a.c. power lines.
These devices consist of a bidirectional
suppressor element connecting the A and B
terminals. They will suppress inter-wire voltage
transients.
Transients are initially clipped by zener action
until the voltage rises to the breakover level,
which causes the device to crowbar. The high
crowbar holding current prevents d.c. latchup as
the transient subsides.
These monolithic protection devices are
fabricated in ion-implanted planar structures to
ensure precise and matched breakover control
and are virtually transparent to the system in
normal operation.
PRODUCT INFORMATION
Information is current as of publication date. Products conform to specifications in accordance
with the terms of Power Innovations standard warranty. Production processing does not
necessarily include testing of all parameters.
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VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS
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absolute maximum ratings at 25°C case temperature (unless otherwise noted)
RATING SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
Non-repetitive peak on-state pulse current(see Notes 1, 2 and 3)
8/20 µs(ANSI C62.41, open-circuit voltage wave shape 1.2/50 µs) 150
10/160 µs(FCC Part 68, open-circuit voltage wave shape 10/160 µs) 60
5/200 µs(VDE 0433, open-circuit voltage wave shape 2 kV, 10/700 µs) 50
0.2/310 µs(RLM 88, open-circuit voltage wave shape 1.5 kV, 0.5/700 µs) 38
5/310 µs(CCITT IX K17/K20, open-circuit voltage wave shape 2 kV, 10/700 µs) 50
5/310 µs(FTZ R12, open-circuit voltage wave shape 2 kV, 10/700 µs) 50
10/560 µs(FCC Part 68, open-circuit voltage wave shape 10/560 µs) 45
10/1000 µs(REA PE-60, open-circuit voltage wave shape 10/1000 µs) 35
Non-repetitive peak on-state current, 50 Hz, 2.5 s(see Notes 1 and 2) I
Initial rate of rise of on-state current,Linear current ramp, Maximum ramp value < 38 A di
Junction temperature T
Operating free - air temperature range 0 to 70 °C
Storage temperature range T
Lead temperature 1.5 mm from case for 10 s T
NOTES: 1. Above 70°C, derate linearly to zero at 150°C case temperature
2. This value applies when the initial case temperature is at (or below) 70°C. The surge may be repeated after the device has
returned to thermal equilibrium.
3. Most PTT’s quote an unloaded voltage waveform. In operation the TISP essentially shorts the generator output. The resulting
loaded current waveform is specified.
.
electrical characteristics, TJ = 25°C
I
TSP
TSM
/dt 250 A/µs
T
J
stg
lead
10 A rms
150 °C
-40 to +150 °C
260 °C
A
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Reference zener
V
Z
voltage
Temperature coefficient
∝
V
Z
of reference voltage
Breakover voltage (see Notes 4 and 5) ± 290 V
V
(BO)
Breakover current (see Note 4) ± 0.15 ± 0.6 A
I
(BO)
Peak on-state voltage IT = ± 5 A (see Notes 4 and 5) ± 1.9 ± 3 V
V
TM
Holding current (see Note 4) ± 150 mA
I
H
Critical rate of rise of
dv/dt
off-state voltage
Off-state leakage
I
D
current
Off-state capacitance VD = 0 f = 1 kHz 110 200 pF
C
off
= ± 1mA ± 200 V
I
Z
(see Note 6)
= ± 50 V ± 10 µA
V
D
NOTES: 4. These parameters must be measured using pulse techniques, t
5. These parameters are measured with voltage sensing contacts seperate from the current carrying contacts located within 3.2 mm
(0.125 inch) from the device body.
6. Linear rate of rise, maximum voltage limited to 80 % V
.
(minimum).
Z
thermal characteristics
PARAMETER MIN TYP MAX UNIT
Junction to free air thermal resistance 62.5 °C/W
R
θJA
= 100 µs, duty cycle ≤ 2%.
w
0.1 %/
± 5 kV/µs
o
C
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VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS
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PARAMETER MEASUREMENT INFORMATION
TISP4290
Figure 1. VOLTAGE-CURRENT CHARACTERISTIC FOR TERMINALS A AND B
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SYMMETRICAL TRANSIENT
VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS
APRIL 1987 - REVISED SEPTEMBER 1997
1000
100
TYPICAL CHARACTERISTICS
A and B terminals
SURGE CURRENT
vs
DECAY TIME
TCR4HAA
Maximum Surge Current - A
10
2
10 100 1000
Decay Time - µs
Figure 2.
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Version 1, 18,0 mm. Version 2, 17,6 mm.
VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS
APRIL 1987 - REVISED SEPTEMBER 1997
MECHANICAL DATA
DO-220
2-pin plastic flange-mount package
This single-in-line package consists of a circuit mounted on a lead frame and encapsulated within a plastic
compound. The compound will withstand soldering temperature with no deformation, and circuit performance
characteristics will remain stable when operated in high humidity conditions. Leads require no additional
cleaning or processing when used in soldered assembly.
TISP4290
DO-220
ø
see Note B
see Note C
3,96
3,71
see Note A
0,97
0,61
10,4
10,0
1 2
1,70
1,07
5,28
4,68
2,95
2,54
6,1
3,5
4,70
4,20
1,32
1,23
6,6
6,0
15,90
14,55
14,1
12,7
0,64
0,41
2,90
2,40
VERSION 1
NOTES: A. Tie bar short stand off height according to package version.
Version 1, pin 1 is in electrical contact with the mounting tab via tie bar short - stand off height : 2,0 mm maximum.
Version 2, pin 1 is in electrical contact with the mounting tab (no external tie bar short).
B. Mounting tab corner profile according to package version.
C. Typical fixing hole centre stand off height according to package version.
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VERSION 2
ALL LINEAR DIMENSIONS IN MILLIMETERS
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SYMMETRICAL TRANSIENT
VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS
APRIL 1987 - REVISED SEPTEMBER 1997
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