Littelfuse introduces the new LTKAK2-L series of high-power transient suppression diodes for surface-mounted packages

Littelfuse is an industrial technology manufacturing company dedicated to powering a sustainable, connected and safer world. The company announced the launch of the LTKAK2-L series of high power transient suppression diodes. This surface-mounted solution meets the market demand for high surge rating transient suppression diodes compatible with automated PCB assembly processes.

By replacing four or eight 15KPA or 30KPA axial lead transient suppression diodes with one LTKAK2-L, electronic device designers can save 60% and 80% PCB space, respectively.

LTKAK2-L series transient suppression diodes offer compact surface-mounted packages compatible with automated PCB assembly processes. The smaller solution in the improved SMTO-218 package allows designers to achieve strong circuit protection with less PCB space than existing axial lead solutions. The 2kA surge current rating enables the design to comply with IEC-61000-4-5 Class 4 requirements, thus protecting a wide range of highly reliable AC and DC power devices and their applications.

LTKAK2-L Series SMD transient suppression diodes are ideal for many high-power applications, including:

● Information and Communication Technology (ICT)

● Industry

● Avionics

● Ac and DC power supply equipment

● High power converter/power supply equipment

"This new product helps solve the critical problem of high surge rating transient suppression diodes in large-size axial lead packages, which are not compatible with automated PCB assembly processes." "Said Ben Huang, senior product marketing manager at Littelfuse. "The LTKAK2-L series provides compact, surface-mounted solutions that protect AC and DC power devices for high reliability. This compatible transient suppression diode for automated PCB assembly process is an important step forward for designers towards high-power transient suppression diodes."

LTKAK2-L series SMD transient suppression diodes have the following major advantages:

● Compact and improved SMTO-218 package

● Compatible with automatic PCB assembly process

● Use 60-80% less PCB space than axial lead components

● High 2kA surge rating meets IEC-61000-4-4 Level 1

● Provides protection for high power AC and DC applications