These 1500 watt unidirectional transient voltage suppressors offer power-handling capabilities only found in larger packages. They are most often used for protecting against transients from inductive switching environments or induced secondary lightning effects as found in lower surge levels of IEC61000-4-5. With very fast response times, they are also effective in protection from ESD or EFT. Powermite package features include a full-metallic bottom that eliminates the possibility of solder-flux entrapment during assembly. They also provide unique locking tabs acting as an integral heat sink. With its very short terminations, parasitic inductance is minimized to reduce voltage overshoots during fast-rise-time transients. IMPORTANT: For the most current data, consult MICROSEMI's website: http://www.microsemi.com