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MDE Semiconductor, Inc.
78-150 Calle Tampico, Unit 210, La Quinta, CA. U.S.A. 92253 Tel: 760-564-8656 • Fax: 760-564-2414
P4KE SERIES
GLASS PASSIVATED JUNCTION TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR
VOLTAGE-6.8 TO 440 Volts
400 Watt Peak Pulse Power
FEATURES
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability Classification 94 V-O
• Glass passivated chip junction in DO-41 package
• 400W surge capability at 1ms
• Excellent clamping capability
• Low zener impedance
• Low incremental surge resistance
• Excellent clamping capability
• Fast response time: typically less than
1.0 ps from 0 volts to BV min
• Typical I
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
300°C/10 seconds/ .375", (9.5mm) lead
length, 5lbs., (2.3kg) tension
R less than 1µA above 10V
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: JEDEC DO-41 Molded plastic
Terminals: Axial leads, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
Polarity: Color band denoted positive end (cathode)
except Bipolar
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.012 ounces, 0.3 grams
DEVICES FOR BIPOLAR APPLICATIONS
For Bidirectional use C or CA Suffix for types P4KE6.80 thru types P4KE440 (e.g. P4KE6.8C, P4KE440CA)
Electrical characteristics apply in both directions.
MAXIMUM RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Single phase, half wave, 60Hz, resistive or inductive load.
For Capacitive load, derate current by 20%
RATING SYMBOL
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation at TA = 25 °C, TP = 1ms
(NOTE 1)
Peak Pulse Current of on 10/1000 µs waveform
Steady State Power Dissipation at
Lead lengths .375", 9.5mm
Peak Forward Surge Current, 8.3ms Single Half Sine-wave
Superimposed on Rated Load,
Operatings and Storage Temperature Range Tj, Tstg -55 +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 1.6x1.6" (40x40mm) per Fig.5.
3. 8.3ms single half sine-wave, or equivalent square wave, Duty cycle=4 pulses per minutes maximum.
(Note 2)
TL = 75°C
(JEDEC Method)(Note 3)
(Note 1)
Pppm
Ippm SEE TABLE 1 Amps
Pm(AV)
IFSM
ALUE UNITS
Minimum 400 Watts
1.0
40 Amps
Watts
8/6/2002
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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
RATING AND CHARACTERISTIC CURVES P4KE SERIES
8/6/2002