Features
n 3 kA, 8/20 µs surge capability
n Low clamping voltage under surge
n Bidirectional TVS
n Excellent performance over temperature
Applications
n AC line protection
n High power DC bus protection
Absolute Maximum Ratings (@ T
A
= 25 °C Unless Otherwise Noted)
PTVS3-xxxC-TH Series
High Voltage, High Current TVS Diodes
*RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
The device characteristics and parameters in this data sheet can and do vary in different applications and actual device performance may vary over time.
Users should verify actual device performance in their specific applications.
General Information
The Model PTVS3-xxxC-TH high voltage, bidirectional TVS diode series is designed for
use in AC line and high power DC bus clamping applications.
The devices are RoHS* compliant. They also meet IEC 61000-4-5 8/20 μs current
surge requirements.
*RoHS COMPLIANT
LEAD FREE
*RoHS COMPLIANT
VERSIONS
AVAILABLE
LEAD FREE
VERSIONS ARE
RoHS COMPLIANT*
Electrical Characteristics (@ T
A
= 25 °C Unless Otherwise Noted)
Parameter Test Conditions Min. Typ. Max. Unit
I
D
Standby Current V
D
= V
WM
10 µA
V
(BR)
Breakdown Voltage I
BR
= 10 mA
PTVS3-380C-TH
PTVS3-430C-TH
401
440
422
465
443
490
V
V
C
Clamping Voltage
(1)
I
PP
= 3 kA
PTVS3-380C-TH
PTVS3-430C-TH
520
580
V
V
(BR)
Temperature Coefcient 0.1 %/°C
C Capacitance
F = 10 kHz,
V
d
= 1 Vrms
PTVS3-380C-TH
PTVS3-430C-TH
0.35
0.40
nF
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(1)
V
C
measured at the time which is coincident with the peak surge current.
Rating Symbol Value Unit
Repetitive Standoff Voltage
PTVS3-380C-TH
PTVS3-430C-TH
V
WM
380
430
V
Peak Current Rating per 8/20 µs IEC 61000-4-5 I
PPM
3 kA
Operating Junction Temperature Range T
J
-55 to +125 °C
Storage Temperature Range T
S
-55 to +150 °C
Lead Temperature, Soldering (10 s) 260 °C