P2300ME Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The P2300ME is a SIDACtor® Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) thyristor manufactured by Littelfuse Inc., designed for overvoltage protection applications requiring 180V off-state voltage rating and 5 kA peak pulse current handling. The device is packaged in TO-218-3 configuration for through-hole mounting. The P2300ME is classified as obsolete product status, necessitating identification of active equivalent parts to maintain design continuity and ensure long-term component availability for new production and field replacements.

Substiute Parts

P2300ME

Littelfuse Inc.In Stock: 1395P2300ME Datasheet

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P2300MEL

Littelfuse Inc.In Stock: 1261P2300MEL Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the P2300ME is determined by electrical and mechanical parameter equivalence within the SIDACtor® TVS thyristor category. The substitute part P2300MEL maintains identical electrical specifications across all critical parameters: 260V breakover voltage, 180V off-state voltage, 4V on-state voltage, 5 kA peak pulse current, 50 mA hold current, and 600 pF capacitance. Both parts share the same package configuration (TO-218-3, TO-218AC) and through-hole mounting type, ensuring mechanical and thermal compatibility. The primary distinction is product status and compliance certification, with P2300MEL classified as active product with RoHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, whereas P2300ME is obsolete and RoHS non-compliant.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

P2300MEL is the direct functional equivalent for P2300ME applications. Selection of P2300MEL is appropriate for new designs and production requiring active product status with current compliance certifications. The P2300MEL maintains full electrical and mechanical compatibility with existing P2300ME circuit designs while providing RoHS3 compliance and active product support from Littelfuse Inc. For applications subject to regulatory requirements mandating RoHS compliance or REACH compliance verification, P2300MEL satisfies these requirements whereas P2300ME does not. Inventory availability of P2300MEL (1203 pcs) supports production requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can P2300MEL directly replace P2300ME in existing circuits? A: Yes. P2300MEL provides identical electrical performance across all specified parameters (breakover voltage, off-state voltage, on-state voltage, peak pulse current, hold current, and capacitance) and shares the same TO-218-3 package configuration and through-hole mounting type. No circuit modifications are required.

Q: What is the primary reason to transition from P2300ME to P2300MEL? A: P2300ME is classified as obsolete product status, limiting future availability and support. P2300MEL is active product with RoHS3 compliance and REACH unaffected status, ensuring long-term supply chain viability and regulatory compliance for new production.

Q: Are there packaging differences between P2300ME and P2300MEL? A: Both parts use TO-218-3 and TO-218AC package configurations for through-hole mounting. P2300MEL is supplied in tube packaging, whereas P2300ME packaging type is not specified in available data.

Q: Does P2300MEL meet RoHS requirements? A: Yes. P2300MEL is RoHS3 compliant. P2300ME is RoHS non-compliant and should not be used in applications requiring RoHS compliance.

Q: Are the electrical specifications identical between P2300ME and P2300MEL? A: Yes. Both parts share identical specifications: 260V breakover voltage, 180V off-state voltage, 4V on-state voltage, 5 kA peak pulse current, 50 mA hold current, 600 pF capacitance, and single-element configuration.