FEATURES
MECHANICAL DATA
DEVICES FOR BIPOLAR APPLICATION
Plastic package.
Glass passivated junction.
15000W Peak Pulse Power capability on 10/1000μs waveform.
Excellent clamping capability.
Repetition rate (duty cycle): 0.05%
Low incremental surge resistance.
Fast response time: typically less than 1.0ps from 0 Volts to BV,
Bidirectional less than 10ns.
High temperature soldering guaranteed: 265°C/10 seconds/.375",
(9.5mm) lead length, 5lbs, (2.3kg) tension.
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M
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Notes: 1. Non-repetitive current pulse, per Fig.3 and derated above TA = 25ć per Fig.2.
2. 8.3ms single half sine-wave, or equivalent square wave, Duty cycle = 4 pulses per minute maximum.
RATING SYMBOL VALUE UNIT
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation on 10/1000ȝs waveform. (Note1ˈFig.1) PPPM Minimum 3,000 Watts
Peak Pulse Current on 10/1000ȝs waveform. (Note1ˈFig.3) ,PPM
 See Table Amps
Steady State Power Dissipation at TL =75ćˈLead length .375” (9.5mm).
( Fig.5) PM(AV) Watts
Peak Forward Surge Currentˈ8.3ms Single Half Sine-Wave Superimposed
on Rated Load. (JEDEC Method) (Note 2, Fig.6) IFSM  Amps
Operating junction and Storage Temperature Range. TJ, TSTG
-55 to +175 ć
7.0
300
Case: Molded plastic over glass passivated junction.
Terminals: Plated Axial leads, solderable per MIL-STD-750, Method 2026.
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode except Bipolar.
Mounting Position: Any.
Weight: 0.07 ounce, 2.1grams.
P600
For %idirectional use C or CA suffix for type 3KP5.0 through type 3KP220 (e.g. 3KP5.0C, 3KP220CA);
Electrical characteristics apply in both directions.
Ratings at 25ć ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
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MAXIMUM RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS
Transient 9ROWDJH6XSSUHVVRUV
3KP Series MERITEK
Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratory.
Flammability Classification 94V-O.
Glass passivated junction.
3,000W Peak Pulse Power capability on 10/1000μs waveform.
Excellent clamping capability.
Repetition rate (duty cycle): 0.05%
Low incremental surge resistance.
Fast response time: typically less than 1.0ps from 0 volt to VBR.
Typical IRless than 1μA above 10V.
High temperature soldering guaranteed: 265°C/10 seconds/.375",
(9.5mm) lead length, 5lbs, (2.3kg) tension.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.
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Rev 7
PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
L L T
ds
DIA.
DIA.
P600
E
Millimeters Inches
Item Min. Max. Min. Max.
L 25.40 - 1.000 -
T 8.60 9.10 0.340 0.360
d 8.60 9.10 0.340 0.360
s 1.22 1.32 0.048 0.052
SPECIFICATIONS
Transient 9ROWDJH6XSSUHVVRUV
3KP Series MERITEK
Part Number
Reverse
Stand-Off
Voltage
Breakdown
Voltage
MIN.@IT
Breakdown
Voltage
MAX.@IT
Test
Current
Maximum
Clamping
Voltage @IPP
Peak
Pulse
Current
Reverse
Leakage
@VRWM
UNI-POLAR BI-POLAR VRWM(V) VBR MIN.(V) VBR MAX.(V) IT(mA) VC(V) IPP(A) IR(μA)
3KP5.0A 3KP5.0CA 5.0 6.40 7.00 50 9.2 326.1 5000
3KP6.0A 3KP6.0CA 6.0 6.67 7.37 50 10.3 291.3 5000
3KP6.5A 3KP6.5CA 6.5 7.22 7.98 50 11.2 267.9 2000
3KP7.0A 3KP7.0CA 7.0 7.78 8.60 50 12.0 250.0 1000
3KP7.5A 3KP7.5CA 7.5 8.33 9.21 5 12.9 232.6 250
3KP8.0A 3KP8.0CA 8.0 8.89 13.6 220.6 150
3KP8.5A 3KP8.5CA 8.5 9.44 10.40 5 14.4 208.3 50
3KP9.0A 3KP9.0CA 9.0 10.00 11.10 5 15.4 194.8 20
3KP10A 3KP10CA 10.0 11.10 12.30 5 17.0 176.5 15
3KP11A 3KP11CA 11.0 12.20 13.50 5 18.2 164.8 2
3KP12A 3KP12CA 12.0 13.30 14.70 5 19.9 150.8 2
3KP13A 3KP13CA 13.0 14.40 15.90 5 21.5 139.5 2
3KP14A 3KP14CA 14.0 15.60 17.20 5 23.2 129.3 2
3KP15A 3KP15CA 15.0 16.70 18.50 5 24.4 123.0 2
3KP16A 3KP16CA 16.0 17.80 19.70 5 26.0 115.4 2
9.83 5
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Rev 7
Transient 9ROWDJH6XSSUHVVRUV
3KP Series MERITEK
Part Number
Reverse
Stand-Off
Voltage
Breakdown
Voltage
MIN.@IT
Breakdown
Voltage
MAX.@IT
Test
Current
Maximum
Clamping
Voltage @IPP
Peak
Pulse
Current
Reverse
Leakage
@VRWM
UNI-POLAR BI-POLAR VRWM(V) VBR MIN.(V) VBR MAX.(V) IT(mA) VC(V) IPP(A) IR(μA)
3KP17A 3KP17CA 17.0 18.90 20.90 5 27.6 108.7 2
3KP18A 3KP18CA 18.0 20.00 22.10 5 29.2 102.7 2
3KP20A 3KP20CA 20.0 22.20 24.50 5 32.4 92.6 2
3KP22A 3KP22CA 22.0 24.40 26.90 5 35.5 84.5 2
3KP24A 3KP24CA 24.0 26.70 29.50 5 38.9 77.1 2
3KP26A 3KP26CA 26.0 28.90 31.90 5 42.1 71.3 2
3KP28A 3KP28CA 28.0 31.10 34.40 5 45.4 66.1 2
3KP30A 3KP30CA 30.0 33.30 36.80 5 48.4 62.0 2
3KP33A 3KP33CA 33.0 36.70 40.60 5 53.3 56.3 2
3KP36A 3KP36CA 36.0 40.00 44.20 5 58.1 51.6 2
3KP40A 3KP40CA 40.0 44.40 49.10 5 64.5 46.5 2
3KP43A 3KP43CA 43.0 47.80 52.80 5 69.4 43.2 2
3KP45A 3KP45CA 45.0 50.00 55.30 5 72.7 41.3 2
3KP48A 3KP48CA 48.0 53.30 58.90 5 77.4 38.8 2
3KP51A 3KP51CA 51.0 56.70 62.70 5 82.4 36.4 2
3KP54A 3KP54CA 54.0 60.00 66.30 5 87.1 34.4 2
3KP58A 3KP58CA 58.0 64.40 71.20 5 93.6 32.1 2
3KP60A 3KP60CA 60.0 66.70 73.70 5 96.8 31.0 2
3KP64A 3KP64CA 64.0 71.10 78.60 5 103.0 29.1 2
3KP70A 3KP70CA 70.0 77.80 86.00 5 113.0 26.5 2
3KP75A 3KP75CA 75.0 83.30 92.10 5 121.0 24.8 2
3KP78A 3KP78CA 78.0 86.70 95.80 5 126.0 23.8 2
3KP85A 3KP85CA 85.0 94.40 104.00 5 137.0 21.9 2
3KP90A 3KP90CA 90.0 100.00 111.00 5 146.0 20.5 2
3KP100A 3KP100CA 100.0 111.00 123.00 5 162.0 18.5 2
3KP110A 3KP110CA 110.0 122.00 135.00 5 177.0 16.9 2
3KP120A 3KP120CA 120.0 133.00 147.00 5 193.0 15.5 2
3KP130A 3KP130CA 130.0 144.00 159.00 5 209.0 14.4 2
3KP150A 3KP150CA 150.0 167.00 185.00 5 243.0 12.3 2
3KP160A 3KP160CA 160.0 178.00 197.00 5 259.0 11.6 2
3KP170A 3KP170CA 170.0 189.00 209.00 5 275.0 10.9 2
3KP180A 3KP180CA 180.0 200.00 221.00 5 289.0 10.4 2
3KP190A 3KP190CA 190.0 211.00 233.20 5 310.0 9.7 2
3KP200A 3KP200CA 200.0 222.00 246.00 5 329.2 9.1 2
3KP210A 3KP210CA 210.0 233.00 258.00 5 349.5 8.6 2
3KP220A 3KP220CA 220.0 244.00 270.00 5 371.1 8.1 2
Note: For Bidirectional type having VRWM of 10 volts and less,the IR limit doubles.
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Rev 7
RATING AND CHARACTERISTIC CURVES (TA: 25°C UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED)
Figure 1 - Peak Pulse Power Rating Curve Figure 2 - Pulse Derating Curve
Figure 3 - Pulse Waveform Figure 4 - Typical Junction Capacitance
Figure 5 - Steady State Power Dissipation Derating Curve
Figure 6 - Maximum Non-Repetitive Forward
Surge Current Uni-Directional Only
Transient 9ROWDJH6XSSUHVVRUV
3KP Series MERITEK
0.1
1
10
100
1000
0.000001 0.00001 0.0001 0.001
td-Pulse Width (Sec.)
PPPM-Peak Pulse Power (KW)
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 ( )
0
20
40
60
80
100
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
TA-Ambient temperature (ºC)
Peak Pulse Power (PPP) or Current
(IPP) Derating in Percentage %
1
100
10000
1000000
1.0 10.0 100.0 1000.0
VBR - Reverse Breakdown Voltage (V)
Cj (Pf)
Bi- d ir ect io nal V
= OV
Uni-directional
@ V
R
Bi - d ir ect i o nal
@ V
R
Uni-directional V
= OV
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
0 25 50 75 100 125 150 175 200
L
L
TL-Lead Temperature (ºC)
Steady State Power Dissipation (W)
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
350
1 10 100
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
IFSM Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
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