©2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
Revised: August 30, 2009 9:24 AM
Axial Leaded – 600W > P6KE Automotive Series
P6KE Automotive Series
Automotive Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/P6KEAUTO.html for current information.
AGENCY AGENCY FILE NUMBER
E128662/E230531
P6KE Automotive Series
TVS devices are ideal for the protection of I/O interfaces,
VCC bus and other vulnerable circuits used in telecom,
computer, industrial and consumer electronic applications.
Applications
Features
The P6KE Automotive Series is designed specifically
to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage
transients induced by lightning and other transient voltage
events.
Description
Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation by
10x1000μs test waveform (Fig.1)
(Note 1)
PPPM 600 W
Steady State Power Dissipation on
inifinite heat sink at TL=75ºC (Fig. 5) PD5.0 W
Peak Forward Surge Current, 8.3ms
Single Half Sine Wave Unidirectional
only (Note 2)
IFSM 100 A
Maximum Instantaneous Forward
Voltage at 50A for Unidirectional only VF3.5 V
Operating Junction and Storage
Temperature Range T
J, TSTG -55 to 175 °C
Typical Thermal Resistance Junction
to Lead RuJL 20 °C/W
Typical Thermal Resistance Junction
to Ambient RuJA 75 °C/W
Notes:
1. Non-repetitive current pulse , per Fig. 3 and derated above TA = 25OC per Fig. 2.
2. Measured on 8.3ms single half sine wave or equivalent square wave, duty cycle=4 per
minute maximum.
Maximum Ratings and Thermal Characteristics
(TA=25OC unless otherwise noted)
Agency Approvals
• Halogen-Free
RoHS compliant
Typical maximum
temperature coefficient
ΔVBR = 0.1% x VBR@25°C x ΔT
Glass passivated chip
junction in DO-15 Package
600W 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
Low incremental surge
resistance
Typical IR less than 1μA
above 13V
High temperature
soldering guaranteed:
260°C/40 seconds /
0.375”,(9.5mm) lead
length, 5 lbs., (2.3kg)
tension
Plastic package has
Underwriters Laboratory
Flammability classification
94V-O
Matte Tin Lead–free plated
P6KE Automotive Series
RoHS
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©2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
P6KE Automotive Series
Axial Leaded – 600W > P6KE Automotive Series
Automotive Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/P6KEAUTO.html for current information.
Electrical Characteristics
Part
Number
(Uni)
Part
Number
(Bi)
Reverse
Stand off
Voltage VR
(Volts)
Breakdown
Voltage VBR
(Volts) @ IT
Test
Current
IT
(mA)
Maximum
Clamping
Voltage
VC @ Ipp
(V)
Maximum
Peak
Pulse
Current Ipp
(A)
Maximum
Reverse
Leakage
IR@ VR
(µA)
Agency
Approval
MIN MAX
P6KE12AAUTO P6KE12CAAUTO 10.20 11.40 12.60 1 16.7 36.5 5 X
P6KE13AAUTO P6KE13CAAUTO 11.10 12.40 13.70 1 18.2 33.5 1 X
P6KE15AAUTO P6KE15CAAUTO 12.80 14.30 15.80 1 21.2 28.8 1 X
P6KE16AAUTO P6KE16CAAUTO 13.60 15.20 16.80 1 22.5 27.1 1 X
P6KE18AAUTO P6KE18CAAUTO 15.30 17.10 18.90 1 25.2 24.2 1 X
P6KE20AAUTO P6KE20CAAUTO 17.10 19.00 21.00 1 27.7 22.0 1 X
P6KE22AAUTO P6KE22CAAUTO 18.80 20.90 23.10 1 30.6 19.9 1 X
P6KE24AAUTO P6KE24CAAUTO 20.50 22.80 25.20 1 33.2 18.4 1 X
P6KE27AAUTO P6KE27CAAUTO 23.10 25.70 28.40 1 37.5 16.3 1 X
P6KE30AAUTO P6KE30CAAUTO 25.60 28.50 31.50 1 41.4 14.7 1 X
P6KE33AAUTO P6KE33CAAUTO 28.20 31.40 34.70 1 45.7 13.3 1 X
P6KE36AAUTO P6KE36CAAUTO 30.80 34.20 37.80 1 49.9 12.2 1 X
P6KE39AAUTO P6KE39CAAUTO 33.30 37.10 41.00 1 53.9 11.3 1 X
P6KE43AAUTO P6KE43CAAUTO 36.80 40.90 45.20 1 59.3 10.3 1 X
P6KE47AAUTO P6KE47CAAUTO 40.20 44.70 49.40 1 64.8 9.4 1 X
For parts without A , the VBR is ± 10% and VC is 5% higher than with A parts
©2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
Revised: August 30, 2009 9:24 AM
Axial Leaded – 600W > P6KE Automotive Series
P6KE Automotive Series
P6KE Automotive Series
Automotive Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/P6KEAUTO.html for current information.
P
PPM
- Peak Pulse Power (kW)
0.1µs 1.0µs 10µs 100µs 1.0ms 10ms
0.1
1
10
100
Non-repetitive Pulse
Waveform shown in Fig 3.
TA=25ûC
td- Pulse Width (sec.) TA- Ambient Temperature (oC)
Peak Pulse Power (P
PP
) or Current (I
PPM
)
Derating in Percentage, %
0
0
25
25
50
50
75
75
100
100
125 150 175 200
Figure 1 - Peak Pulse Power Rating Figure 2 - Pulse Derating Curve
IPPM- Peak Pulse Current, % IRSM
0
0
50
100
150
1.0 2.0 3.0 4.0
tr=10µsec
Peak Value
IPPM
IPPM
2
TJ=25°C
Pulse Width(td) is defined
as the point where the peak
current decays to 50% of IPPM
10/1000µsec. Waveform
as defined by R.E.A
td
t-Time (ms)
Half Value
IPPM ( )
Figure 3 - Pulse Waveform
1
10
100
1000
10000
1.0 10.0 100.0 1000.0
VBR - Reverse Breakdown Voltage (V)
Cj (pF)
Uni-directional V=0V
Bi-directional V=0V
Uni-directional @VR
Bi-directional @VR
Tj=25C
f=1.0MHz
Vsig=50mVp-p
Figure 4 - Typical Junction Capacitance Uni-Directional
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
Steady State Power Dissipation (W)
L = 0.375” (9.5mm)
Lead Lengths
TL-Lead Temperature(ºC)
Figure 5 - Steady State Power Derating Curve
0
20
40
60
80
100
120
1 10 100
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
IFSM - Peak Forward Surge Current
(A)
Figure 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Forward Surge
Current
Ratings and Characteristic Curves (TA=25°C unless otherwise noted)
Revised: August 30, 2009 9:24 AM
©2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
P6KE Automotive Series
Axial Leaded – 600W > P6KE Automotive Series
Automotive Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/P6KEAUTO.html for current information.
Physical Specifications
Weight 0.015oz., 0.4g
Case JEDEC DO-204AC (DO-15) molded
plastic body over passivated junction.
Polarity Color band denotes the cathode except
Bipolar.
Terminal Matte Tin axial leads, solderable per
JESD22-B102D.
Dimensions
Dimensions Inches Millimeters
Min Max Min Max
A 1.000 - 25.40 -
B 0.230 0.300 5.80 7.60
C 0.028 0.034 0.71 0.86
D 0.104 0.140 2.60 3.60
D
AA
C
B
DO-204AC (DO-15)
Environmental Specifications
Temperature Cycle JESD22-A104
Pressure Cooker JESD 22-A102
High Temp. Storage JESD22-A103
HTRB JESD22-A108
Thermal Shock JESD22-A106
Soldering Parameters
Temperature (T)
Time (t)
Ts(min)
Ts(max)
TL
TP
ts
Preheat
tL
tp
Ramp-up Critical Zone
TL to TP
Ramp-down
t 25˚C to Peak
25˚C
Reflow Condition Lead–free assembly
Pre Heat
- Temperature Min (Ts(min))150°C
- Temperature Max (Ts(max))200°C
- Time (min to max) (ts)60 – 180 secs
Average ramp up rate (Liquidus Temp
(TL) to peak 3°C/second max
TS(max) to TL - Ramp-up Rate 3°C/second max
Reflow - Temperature (TL) (Liquidus) 217°C
- Time (min to max) (ts)60 – 150 seconds
Peak Temperature (TP)260+0/-5 °C
Time within 5°C of actual peak
Temperature (tp)20 – 40 seconds
Ramp-down Rate 6°C/second max
Time 25°C to peak Temperature (TP)8 minutes Max.
Do not exceed 280°C
Flow/Wave Soldering (Solder Dipping)
Peak Temperature : 265OC
Dipping Time : 10 seconds
Soldering : 1 time
©2009 Littelfuse, Inc.
Revised: August 30, 2009 9:24 AM
Axial Leaded – 600W > P6KE Automotive Series
P6KE Automotive Series
P6KE Automotive Series
Automotive Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Please refer to www.littelfuse.com/series/P6KEAUTO.html for current information.
Part Numbering System
Packaging
Part Number Component
Package Quantity Packaging
Option Packaging Specification
P6KExxxXXAUTO DO-204AC 4000 Tape & Reel EIA STD RS-296E
P6KExxxXXAUTO-B DO-204AC 1000 BULK Littelfuse Concord Packing Spec. DM-0016
VOLTAGE CODE
(Refer to the Electrical Characteristics table)
TYPE CODE:
A Uni-Directional (5% Voltage Tolerance)
CA Bi-Directional
OPTION CODE:
BLANK Reel Tape
-B Bulk Packaging
SERIES CODE
P6KE xxx XXAUTO -X
Part Marking System
F
P6KEXXX
AUTO
Product Type
Littelfuse Logo
Cathode Band
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