POWER TVS DIODES Bourns Adds New High Power TVS (PTVS) Diode Product Model PTVS3-015C-TH Riverside, California - November 18, 2015 - Bourns is pleased to announce the release of a 15 V bidirectional high current Power TVS Diode, extending the existing range of the PTVS3 series. This model was designed for use in high power DC bus clamping applications. The Bourns® Model PTVS3 series offers bidirectional port protection meeting IEC 61000-4-5 8/20 µs current surge requirements and is RoHS compliant* and halogen free**. When compared to typical competing MOV technology, the use of silicon technology in the Power TVS products provides a lower clamping voltage under surge, greater performance stability and increased reliability. These devices exhibit an excellent surge response versus temperature; the maximum surge current at 150 °C exceeds 70 % of their rated value at 25 °C. Model Standoff Voltage Peak Pulse Current Rating (IPPM) Package Type PTVS3-015C-TH 15 V 3 kA Through-hole The product data sheet with detailed specifications can be viewed on Bourns’ website at www.bourns.com. Should you have any questions or need additional information, please contact Customer Service/ Inside Sales. Features ■ ■ ■ ■ 15 V standoff voltage Very high surge current protection (3 kA @ +25 °C) Excellent surge performance vs. temperature RoHS compliant*, halogen free** Applications ■ Exposed AC/DC power supplies (in wireless base stations, etc.) *RoHS Directive 2002/95/EC Jan. 27, 2003 including annex and RoHS Recast 2011/65/EU June 8, 2011. **Bourns considers a product to be “halogen free” if (a) the Bromine (Br) content is 900 ppm or less; (b) the Chlorine (Cl) content is 900 ppm or less; and (c) the total Bromine (Br) and Chlorine (Cl) content is 1500 ppm or less. ESD1539