Sensitron Lightning Strike Protection Modules
© 2016 Sensitron Semiconductor 221 West Industry Court Deer Park, NY 11729-4681
Phone (631) 586-7600 Fax (631) 242-9798 www.sensitron.com sales@sensitron.com
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Lightning Strike Protection Modules
AS9100, Revision C Registered
ISO 9001:2008 Registered
163-1016
High Power Lightning Strike Protection (Levels 4 &5)
· Lightning strike protection for 28V, that handles peak power with margin
· DO-160 Section 22, Level 4 & 5, Waveform 5A & 5B compliant
· 100% tested to 1600A peak current (Level 5), 100% tested to 750A peak
current (Level 4)
· Superior clamping performance
· Through hole & SMT available
Lightning Strike Protection for Signal Lines, Low Capacitance
· Non-hermetic single in-line package
· Working voltage up to 46V, clamping voltage up to 90V
· Long and short wave capable
· Low cost standard pitch packaging
· Qualified for several aircrafts, ABD 0007 Compliant
· Custom parts available, including dimensions, special lightning curves, other package designs, etc.
T y p e C o n fi g u ra tio n W o r k in g V o l t
Le a k ag e C u rre n t @
V W M
C a p a c it a n c e
S h o rt W a v e
C u r re n t
Lo n g W av e
C u r re n t
C lam p V o l t V C L - b o t h
W a v e s
LS P 1 1 B - 32 0 B i - D ir e ct io n a l 11V 10 u A < 1 900 p F 320A 150A 40V
LS P 4 6 U - 32 0 U n i- D ire ct i o n a l 46V 10 u A N / A 320A 150A 85V
LS P 4 3 B - 15 0 B i - D ir e ct io n a l 43V 10 u A < 5 00 p F 150A N / A 65V
LS P 4 3 B - 32 0 B i - D ir e ct io n a l 43V 10 u A < 5 00 p F 320A 150A 90V
Type Config
Peak Pwr
50u/500us
Min
V
rwm
Leakage
Max @Vrwm
Min
V
br
I
ppm
Max Vclamp
@Ippm
100% Tested to
DO-160 Reqt
-1600-41 Bi 100kW 36V
30 uA 41V 1600A 60V
Level 5, Waveform 5B
-1600-82 Bi 200kW 72V
30 uA 82V 1600A 120V
Level 5, Waveform 5B
-750-39U Uni 37kW 33V
30 uA 39V 750A 51V
Level 4, Waveform 5B
-750-39 Bi 37kW 33V
30 uA 39V 750A 51V
Level 4, Waveform 5B
-20K-37 Bi 1.3MW@6.5us 33V
30 uA 36.7V
20,000A
65/60V
Level 5, Waveform 5B
-1100-60 Bi 100kW 52V
30 uA 60V 1100A 90V
1100A, Waveform 5B
-1600-60 Bi 137kW 52V
30 uA 60V 1600A 90V
Level 5, Waveform 5B
Value engineering has enabled Sensitron to offer a significant price reduction on the LSP family from 25%
to 85%, across all order quantities. Supporting design activities within the industry in Lightning Strike
Protection Solutions, the LSP Series provides designers with a cost-effective solution. For more information
or to request a quote, please visit us at www.sensitron.com/LSP
Lightning Strike Protection for High Power Primary LSP Protection Applications, LSP28C-20K-37
·For induced lightning current spec having 1.3MW peak power, 20kA Ipk, 6.5us waveform
with 2kA tail for another 50us
·Low inductance, low resistance for the lowest clamping voltage
·Lower height threaded insert connection
·Designed to meet RTCA/DO-160G, Section 16, Category B
Sensitron Lightning Strike Protection Modules
© 2016 Sensitron Semiconductor 221 West Industry Court Deer Park, NY 11729-4681
Phone (631) 586-7600 Fax (631) 242-9798 www.sensitron.com sales@sensitron.com
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Lightning Strike Protection Modules
About Sensitron:
Sensitron is a leading manufacturer of high reliability power electronic solutions including MIL-PRF-19500 diodes, transient
voltage protection components, motor controllers, smart power management and conversion, voltage protection components
and RF. Sensitron has over 45 years heritage in serving the complete spectrum of high reliability markets including defense,
aerospace, space, and medical. http://www.sensitron.com
AS9100, Revision C Registered
ISO 9001:2008 Registered
Positioned as a world leader, Sensitron has over 10 years heritage in manufacturing Lightning Strike
Protection Modules. With the evolution of modern day aircraft, Sensitron has expanded their LSP
product offering to include higher protection power levels. Critical in design & test to ensure safety in
aircraft made wholly or partially with composite frames, higher power levels are where Sensitron has
the advantage.
Indirect Effect
DO-160 Transient Pin Injection Test Requirements
Levels 1,2 & 3 can be handled with low cost TVS
Levels 4 & 5 need higher power handling ability
Levels 4 & 5 needed for composite frame aircraft
Levels 4 & 5/Waveforms 5A & 5B
The Sensitron Advantage
Proven solutions for tough requirements
100% production test to worst case waveforms, 50us/500us for
high power devices
Capability to customize package or electrical spec
Proven heritage on commercial, military & space programs
Peak current levels of 320A, 750A, 1600A with up to 500us duration.
Peak power reqts for clamping at voltages of 56V and 112V:
DO-160 Level
Peak Current
Ipp
Vclamp = 56V
Peak Power
Vclamp = 112V
Peak Power
Level 4 750A 42kW 84kW
Level 5 1600A 90kW 180kW
163-1016
Direct Effect