# TVS Diode, P6KE, Unidirectional, 15.3 V, 25.2 V, DO-204AC, 2 Pins

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**URL**: https://novapart.co/products/P6KE18A/tvs-diode-p6ke-unidirectional-153-v-252-do-204ac-2
**SKU**: P6KE18A
**Manufacturer**: MULTICOMP
**Category**: Circuit Protection || TVS - Transient Voltage Suppressors || TVS Diodes
**Price**: €0.1410
**Stock**: 10+

## Description

The MULTICOMP P6KE18A is a unidirectional transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode constructed in the P6KE series platform, featuring a DO-204AC through-hole package with 2-pin axial lead configuration. This device provides robust circuit protection against voltage transients with a reverse standoff voltage of 15.3 V, ensuring normal circuit operation below this threshold while responding to overvoltage events. The P6KE18A exhibits a breakdown voltage range of 17.1 V minimum to 18.9 V maximum under specified test current conditions, clamping transient energy to a maximum clamping voltage of 25.2 V. With a peak pulse power dissipation rating of 600 W for a 10/1000 µs waveform, this TVS diode delivers substantial energy absorption capability for protecting sensitive semiconductor components. The device operates across an extended temperature range up to 175°C, accommodating demanding thermal environments in industrial and automotive applications.

Typical deployment scenarios for the P6KE18A include input protection for DC power supplies, safeguarding MOSFET and IGBT gates in motor drive circuits, and transient suppression across relay coils and inductive loads. The unidirectional topology makes this device particularly suitable for protecting positive voltage rails where reverse bias conditions are not anticipated. In switching power supply designs, the P6KE18A serves as a primary or secondary-side clamp, limiting voltage spikes induced by transformer leakage inductance or diode reverse recovery. The DO-204AC package provides reliable through-hole mounting with adequate thermal dissipation for medium-power transient events, while maintaining compatibility with automated insertion equipment for high-volume manufacturing.

## Specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Svhc | No SVHC (07-Jul-2017) |
| No. Of Pins | 2Pins |
| Tvs Polarity | Unidirectional |
| Product Range | P6KE |
| Qualification | - |
| Diode Mounting | Through Hole |
| Diode Case Style | DO-204AC |
| Clamping Voltage Max | 25.2V |
| Reverse Standoff Voltage | 15.3V |
| Maximum Breakdown Voltage | 18.9V |
| Minimum Breakdown Voltage | 17.1V |
| Operating Temperature Max | 175°C |
| Peak Pulse Power Dissipation | 600W |

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