The 1.5KE7V5CA is a high-quality Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode from STMicroelectronics, designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by system inductance, lightning, and other transient voltage events. This robust component is part of the 1.5KE series, known for their reliability and efficiency in safeguarding circuits.
Key Features
- Transient Protection: The 1.5KE7V5CA offers excellent clamping capability, with a peak pulse power dissipation of 1500W at 10/1000μs waveform, ensuring high surge protection in a compact package.
- Reverse Standoff Voltage: With a reverse standoff voltage of 6.40V, it is well-suited for a variety of applications that require voltage regulation and transient suppression.
- Bi-directional Clamping: As a bidirectional TVS diode, the 1.5KE7V5CA provides symmetric protection for AC applications or where the polarity is undefined, ensuring versatility in usage.
- High Temperature Range: This diode operates effectively over a wide temperature range from -55°C to +175°C, making it suitable for harsh environments.
- Compliance: It meets the ISO 7637-2 pulse 1 and 3a standard and is compliant with MIL-STD-883, Method 3015.7.
Applications
The 1.5KE7V5CA is ideal for protecting voltage-sensitive components in a wide array of applications, including:
- Industrial systems
- Communication devices
- Automotive electronics
- Consumer electronics
- Power supply units
Product Specifications
Parameter
Value
Reverse Standoff Voltage (V<sub>RWM)
6.40V
Breakdown Voltage (V<sub>BR)
7.13V to 7.88V
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation (P<sub>PPM)
1500W
Operating Temperature Range
-55°C to +175°C
Overall, the STMicroelectronics 1.5KE7V5CA TVS diode is a reliable and versatile solution for circuit protection in a diverse range of electronic applications, ensuring long-term stability and performance of your devices.
