1.5KExxA, 1.

5KExxCA

Datasheet

1500 W TVS in DO-201

Features
• Peak pulse power:
– 1500 W (10/1000 μs)
– up to 10 kW (8/20 μs)
• Stand-off voltage range from 5 V to 376 V
• Unidirectional and bidirectional types
• Operating Tj max: 175 °C
• High power capability at Tj max.: up to 1100 W (10/1000 µs)
• Lead finishing: matte tin plating

Complies with the following standards

• UL94, V0
• J-STD-020 MSL level 1
• J-STD-002, JESD 22-B102 E3 and MIL-STD-750, method 2026
• JESD-201 class 2 whisker test
• UL 497B file number: QVGQ2.E136224
• IEC 61000-4-4 level 4:
– 4kV
• IEC 61000-4-2, C = 150 pF, R = 330 Ω exceeds level 4:
Product status link – 30 kV (air discharge)
– 30 kV (contact discharge)
1.5KE6V8A, 1.5KE6V8CA, 1.5KE12A,
1.5KE12CA, 1.5KE15A, 1.5KE15CA,
1.5KE18A, 1.5KE18CA, 1.5KE27A, Description
1.5KE27CA, 1.5KE30A, 1.5KE30CA,
1.5KE33A, 1.5KE33CA, 1.5KE36A,
1.5KE36CA, 1.5KE39A, 1.5KE39CA, The 1.5KE TVS series is designed to protect sensitive equipment against
1.5KE47A, 1.5KE47CA, 1.5KE56A, electrostatic discharges according to IEC 61000-4-2, MIL STD 883 Method 3015,
1.5KE56CA, 1.5KE62A, 1.5KE62CA, and electrical overstress such as IEC 61000-4-4 and 5. They are used for surges
1.5KE68A, 1.5KE68CA, 1.5KE82A, below 1500 W 10/1000 μs.
1.5KE82CA, 1.5KE100A, 1.5KE100CA,
1.5KE120A, 1.5KE120CA, 1.5KE150A, This planar technology makes it compatible with high-end equipment and SMPS
1.5KE150CA, 1.5KE180A, 1.5KE180CA, where low leakage current and high junction temperature are required to provide
1.5KE200A, 1.5KE200CA, 1.5KE220A, reliability and stability over time.
1.5KE220CA, 1.5KE250A, 1.5KE250CA,
1.5KE300A, 1.5KE300CA, 1.5KE350A,
1.5KE350CA, 1.5KE400A, 1.5KE400CA,
1.5KE440A, 1.5KE440CA

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Characteristics

1 Characteristics

Table 1. Absolute maximum ratings (Tamb = 25 °C)

Symbol Parameter Value Unit

IEC 61000-4-2 (C = 150 pF, R = 330 Ω)

VPP Peak pulse voltage Contact discharge 30 kV
Air discharge 30
PPP Peak pulse power dissipation 10/1000 µs, Tj initial = Tamb 1500 W

Non repetitive surge peak forward current for

IFSM tp = 10 ms, Tj initial = Tamb 200 A
unidirectional types
Tstg Storage temperature range -65 to +175 °C

Tj Operating junction temperature range -55 to +175 °C

TL Maximum lead temperature for soldering during 10 s at 5 mm from case 260 °C

Figure 1. Electrical characteristics - parameter definitions

Figure 2. Pulse definition for electrical characteristics

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Table 2. Electrical characteristics - parameter values (Tamb = 25 °C, unless otherwise specified)

10 / 1000 µs 8 / 20µs
IRM max at VRM VBR at IBR (1) αT
VCL(2)(3) IPP(4) RD VCL(2)(3) IPP(4) RD
Type
25 °C Min. Typ. Max. Max. Max. Max. Max. Max.

µA V V mA V A Ω V A Ω 10-4/°C

1.5KE6V8A/CA 1000 5.8 6.45 6.8 7.14 10 10.5 143 0.023 13.4 746 0.008 5.7
1.5KE10A/CA 10 8.55 9.5 10 10.5 1 14.5 100 0.040 18.6 538 0.015 7.3
1.5KE12A/CA 5 10.2 11.4 12 12.6 1 16.7 90 0.046 21.7 461 0.020 7.8
1.5KE15A/CA 1 12.8 14.3 15 15.8 1 21.2 71 0.076 27.2 368 0.031 8.4
1.5KE18A/CA 1 15.3 17.1 18 18.9 1 25.2 59.5 0.106 32.5 308 0.044 8.8
1.5KE24A/CA 1 20.5 22.8 24 25.2 1 33.2 45 0.178 42.8 234 0.075 9.4
1.5KE27A/CA 1 23.1 25.7 27 28.4 1 37.5 40 0.228 48.3 207 0.096 9.6
1.5KE30A/CA 1 25.6 28.5 30 31.5 1 41.5 36 0.278 53.5 187 0.118 9.7
1.5KE33A/CA 1 28.2 31.4 33 34.7 1 45.7 33 0.333 59 169 0.144 9.8
1.5KE36A/CA 1 30.8 34.2 36 37.8 1 49.9 30 0.403 64.3 156 0.170 9.9
1.5KE39A/CA 1 33.3 37.1 39 41 1 53.9 28 0.461 69.7 143 0.201 10.0
1.5KE47A/CA 1 40.2 44.7 47 49.4 1 64.8 23.2 0.664 84 119 0.291 10.1
1.5KE56A/CA 1 47.8 53.2 56 58.8 1 77 19.5 0.933 100 100 0.412 10.3
1.5KE62A/CA 1 53.0 58.9 62 65.1 1 85 17.7 1.12 111 90 0.510 10.4
1.5KE68A/CA 1 58.1 64.6 68 71.4 1 92 16.3 1.26 121 83 0.598 10.4
1.5KE82A/CA 1 70.1 77.9 82 86.1 1 113 13.3 2.02 146 69 0.868 10.5
1.5KE100A/CA 1 85.5 95.0 100 105 1 137 11 2.91 178 56 1.30 10.6
1.5KE120A/CA 1 102 114 120 126 1 165 9.1 4.29 212 47 1.83 10.7
1.5KE150A/CA 1 128 143 150 158 1 207 7.2 6.81 265 38 2.82 10.8
1.5KE180A/CA 1 154 171 180 189 1 246 6.1 9.34 317 31.5 4.06 10.8
1.5KE200A/CA 1 171 190 200 210 1 274 5.5 11.6 353 28 5.11 10.8
1.5KE220A/CA 1 188 209 220 231 1 328 4.6 21.1 388 26 6.04 10.8
1.5KE250A/CA 1 213 237 250 263 1 344 5.0 16.2 442 23 7.78 11
1.5KE300A/CA 1 256 285 300 315 1 414 5.0 19.8 529 19 11.3 11
1.5KE350A/CA 1 299 332 350 368 1 482 4.0 28.5 618 16 15.6 11
1.5KE400A/CA 1 342 380 400 420 1 548 4.0 32.0 706 14 20.4 11
1.5KE440A/CA 1 376 418 440 462 1 603 3.5 40.3 776 13 24.2 11

1. To calculate VBR versus Tj : VBR at Tj = VBR at 25 °C x (1 + αT x (Tj - 25))

2. To calculate VCL versus Tj : VCL at Tj = VCL at 25 °C x (1 + αT x (Tj - 25))
3. To calculate VCL max versus IPPappli: VCLmax = VCL - RD x (IPP - IPPappli) where IPP appli is the surge current in the application
4. Surge capability given for both directions for unidirectional (A type) and bidirectional (CA type) devices

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Characteristics (curves)

1.1 Characteristics (curves)

Figure 3. Maximum peak power dissipation versus initial Figure 4. Maximum peak pulse power versus exponential
junction temperature pulse duration

Figure 5. Maximum peak pulse current versus clamping

Figure 6. Dynamic resistance versus pulse duration
voltage

Figure 7. Junction capacitance versus reverse applied Figure 8. Junction capacitance versus applied voltage
voltage (unidirectional type) (bidirectional type)

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Characteristics (curves)

Figure 10. Peak forward voltage drop versus peak forward

Figure 9. Leakage current versus junction temperature
current

Figure 11. Thermal impedance junction to ambient versus Figure 12. Thermal resistance junction to ambient versus
pulse duration copper area under each lead

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Package information

2 Package information

In order to meet environmental requirements, ST offers these devices in different grades of ECOPACK packages,
depending on their level of environmental compliance. ECOPACK specifications, grade definitions and product
status are available at: www.st.com. ECOPACK is an ST trademark.

2.1 DO-201 package information

Figure 13. DO-201 package outline

B A B
ØC

ØD

Table 3. DO-201 package mechanical data

Dimensions

Ref. Millimeters Inches (for reference only)

Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max.

A 8.50 - 9.50 0.334 - 0.374

B 25.4 - 1.000 -
C 4.80 - 5.30 0.189 - 0.209
D 0.96 - 1.06 0.038 - 0.042

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DO-201 package information

Figure 14. Marking layout Figure 15. Tape and reel orientation

Figure 16. 13'' reel dimension values (mm) Figure 17. Inner box dimension values (mm)

Figure 18. Ammopack dimension values (mm)

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Figure 19. Tape outline

C B

Dimensions are not to scale

Unidirectional components are oriented with red tape on the cathode and white tape on the anode.
Bidirectional components have red tape on both sides.

Table 4. Tape dimension values

Dimensions

Ref. Millimeters

Min. Typ. Max.

A 9.5 10 10.5
B 51 53 55
C 63 65 67

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Reflow profile

2.2 Reflow profile

Figure 20. ST ECOPACK recommended soldering reflow profile for PCB mounting

Temperature (°C) 240-245 °C

250 -2 °C/s
2 - 3 °C/s

200 60 sec
(90 max) -3 °C/s
150
-6 °C/s
100
0.9 °C/s
50
Time (s)

0 30 60 90 120 150 180 210 240 270 300

Note: Minimize air convection currents in the reflow oven to avoid component movement. Maximum soldering profile
corresponds to the latest IPC/JEDEC J-STD-020.

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Ordering information

3 Ordering information

Table 5. Ordering information

Order code Marking Package Weight Base qty. Delivery mode

1.5KExxARL/CARL(1) Equal to order code (without RL suffix) 1900 Reel

DO-201 0.876 g
1.5KExxA/CA Equal to order code 600 Ammopack

1. Where xx is nominal value of VBR and A or CA indicates unidirectional or bidirectional version.

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Revision history
Table 6. Document revision history

Date Revision Changes

Feb -2002 3A Last issue.

12-Mar-2012 4 Added UL statement,Table 5 and ordering information.
28-Sep-2022 5 Updated package information. Minor text changes.

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