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P6KE68A

Manufacturer: VISHAY, ST

600 WATT PEAK POWER TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS

Partnumber Manufacturer Quantity Availability
P6KE68A VISHAY, ST 9164 In Stock

Description and Introduction

600 WATT PEAK POWER TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS # Introduction to the P6KE68A TVS Diode from VISHAY  

The **P6KE68A** is a high-performance **transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode** manufactured by **VISHAY**, designed to protect sensitive electronic circuits from voltage spikes and transient events. As part of the **P6KE series**, this component offers robust **unidirectional** protection, clamping excessive voltages to safeguard downstream components from damage caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD), lightning surges, or inductive load switching.  

With a **standoff voltage of 58.1V** and a **breakdown voltage of 64.4V**, the P6KE68A efficiently diverts transient currents away from critical circuits. It features a **peak pulse power dissipation of 600W (10/1000μs waveform)** and a low clamping voltage, ensuring reliable overvoltage protection. Its fast response time—typically in **picoseconds**—makes it ideal for high-speed applications.  

The P6KE68A is housed in a **DO-204AC (DO-15) package**, providing durability and ease of integration into various circuit designs. Common applications include **power supplies, automotive electronics, telecommunications equipment, and industrial control systems**, where transient protection is essential for reliability.  

VISHAY’s P6KE68A combines **high surge capability, precise voltage regulation, and robust construction**, making it a trusted solution for transient suppression in demanding environments.

Application Scenarios & Design Considerations

600 WATT PEAK POWER TRANSIENT VOLTAGE SUPPRESSORS

Alternative Part Number

  • 1N6290A --: Unidirectional 1500W TVS diode with 68V standoff voltage, functionally equivalent to P6KE68A in a different JEDEC series.
  • SMAJ68A --: Surface-mount 400W TVS with 68V standoff and similar clamping performance, suitable when a smaller SMD package is acceptable.
  • SMBJ68A --: 600W SMB TVS diode with 68V standoff voltage, offering higher surge capability and a different series naming for easy distinction.
  • 1N6290A --: Unidirectional 1500W TVS diode with 68V standoff voltage, functionally equivalent to the P6KE68A in the same power class.
  • SMBJ68A --: 600W SMB-package unidirectional TVS with 68V standoff; lower power rating but suitable for many clamping applications where 600W is sufficient.
  • SMCJ68A --: 1500W SMC-package unidirectional TVS with 68V standoff voltage, matching the surge capability of the original part in a different package.

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