Transient voltage suppression diodes, Axial leaded – 3ka > ak3 series, Flow/wave soldering (solder dipping) – Littelfuse AK3 Series User Manual
Page 2: Physical specifications, Ratings and characteristic curves
Transient Voltage Suppression Diodes
© 2014 Littelfuse, Inc.
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Revised: 03/04/14
Axial Leaded – 3kA > AK3 series
Flow/Wave Soldering (Solder Dipping)
Peak Temperature :
265°C
Dipping Time :
10 seconds
Soldering :
1 time
Physical Specifications
Weight
Contact manufacturer
Case
Epoxy encapsulated
Terminal
Silver plated leads, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
Wave Solder Profile
Figure 1 - Non Lead-free Profile
Figure 2 - Surge Response
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
TIME(MINUTES)
TEMPE
RA
TU
R
E
(º
C
)
Maximum Wave 240C
0
50
100
150
200
250
300
0
0.5
1
1.5
2
2.5
3
3.5
4
TIME(MINUTES)
TEMPE
RA
TU
R
E
(ºC
)
Maximum Wave 260C
Ratings and Characteristic Curves
(T
A
=25°C unless otherwise noted)
0
20
40
60
80
100
0
25
50
75
100
125
Percent of Rated
Value
T
- AMBIENT TEMPERATURE (°C)
A
Figure 3 - Peak Power Derating
Figure 4 - Surge Response
Current (kA)
Voltage (V)
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