RF01010-1, Rev. A (9/13/13)

©2013 Microsemi Corporation

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5KP5.0e3 – 5KP250CAe3

MAXIMUM RATINGS @ 25 ºC unless otherwise noted

Parameters/Test Conditions

Symbol

Value

Unit

Junction and Storage Temperature

TJ and

TSTG

-55 to +175

oC

Thermal Resistance, Junction to Lead @ 0.375 inch

(9.5 mm) lead length from body

RӨJL

8.0

oC/W

Thermal Resistance, Junction to Ambient

RӨJA

40

oC/W

Peak Pulse Power Dissipation

10/1000

µs

P PP

5000

W

Rated Average Power Dissipation @ TL = 75 ºC

0.375 inch (9.5 mm) from body

(1)

P M(AV)

8.0

W

Surge Peak Forward Current

(2)

IFSM

500

A

Solder Temperature @ 10 s

260

oC

Notes: 1. When mounted as shown in Figure 5

2. Measured on 8.3ms single half sine-wave or equivalent square wave, duty cycle = 4 pulses per minute maximum

MECHANICAL and PACKAGING

• CASE: Void-free transfer molded thermosetting epoxy body meeting UL94V-0

• TERMINALS: RoHS compliant annealed matte-tin plating. Solderable per MIL-STD-750, method 2026.

• MARKING: Manufacturer, date code, part number, polarity and tolerance suffixes

• POLARITY: For unidirectional types the color band denotes the cathode, which is positive with respect to the anode under normal

TVS operation.

• TAPE & REEL option: Standard per EIA-296 (add “TR” suffix to part number). Consult factory for quantities.

• WEIGHT: Approximately 2.1 grams

• See Package Dimensions on last page.

PART NOMENCLATURE

5K

P

5.0

C

A

e3

5 Kilowatt Rating

Encapsulated Plastic

Package

Stand-off Voltage Rating

(see Electrical Characteristics

table)

RoHS Compliant

Voltage Tolerance

A = 5% tolerance level

Blank = 10% tolerance

Polarity

C = Bidirectional

Blank = Unidirectional