{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1N6106US","brand":"Microchip Technology","brandSlug":"microchip","productSlug":"1N6106US","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6106US","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1N6106US","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Microchip Technology 1N6106US, Zener TVS diode, 500W peak pulse power, 7.6V reverse standoff, bidirectional, SQ-MELF B package, -55°C to 175°C, Active","salesMarkdown":"## Zener TVS for transient clamping in harsh environments The 1N6106US is a bidirectional Zener TVS diode from Microchip Technology, designed to clamp transients on signal or power lines. Its 500W peak pulse power rating (10/1000µs waveform) handles surges from inductive kicks, lightning-induced spikes, or ESD events without sacrificing the 7.6V reverse standoff voltage that keeps the protected rail idle during normal operation. The SQ-MELF (B) package is a surface-mount ceramic body with metallized end caps, built to survive repeated pulse energy without cracking — a common failure mode in plastic SMD packages under repetitive surge. ## Clamping voltage and breakdown margin The minimum breakdown voltage is 9.03V, and the maximum clamping voltage at the peak pulse current of 32.78A is 15.23V. That 6.2V window between standoff and clamp gives the designer a clear margin to protect a 5V or 3.3V rail without triggering the TVS on normal ripple. Because it is a bidirectional device (single channel), it clamps equally on positive and negative transients — useful for AC-coupled signal lines or floating supplies where polarity is not fixed. ## Active production — no obsolescence watch needed The base product number 1N6106 identifies the family; the US suffix denotes the SQ-MELF package variant.","metaTitle":"1N6106US Zener TVS Diode – 500W, 7.6V Standoff, SQ-MELF","metaDescription":"1N6106US Zener TVS diode from Microchip: 500W peak pulse power, 7.6V reverse standoff, bidirectional, SQ-MELF package. Active lifecycle, -55°C to 175°C.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circuit Protection"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Microchip Technology","Type":"Zener","Series":"-","Package":"Bulk","Applications":"General Purpose","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"SQ-MELF, B","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Power - Peak Pulse":"500W","Base Product Number":"1N6106","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~175°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Bidirectional Channels":"1","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"B, SQ-MELF","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"9.03V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"15.23V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"7.6V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"32.78A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$15.2400","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/5dbd5050221203b922ebce5a7a6e86e6.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is the 1N6106US a bidirectional TVS diode?","answer":"Yes — it has one bidirectional channel, clamping equally on positive and negative transients. The reverse standoff voltage is 7.6V typical, and the breakdown voltage starts at 9.03V minimum."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6106US","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6106US when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-17T19:50:00.618Z","indexable":true}}