{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1N6112A","brand":"Microchip Technology","brandSlug":"microchip","productSlug":"1N6112A","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6112A","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1N6112A","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Microchip Technology 1N6112A, Zener TVS diode, 500W peak pulse power, 17.1V min breakdown voltage, bidirectional, axial through-hole package, -55°C to 175°C operating range.","salesMarkdown":"## Active production – 500W bidirectional Zener TVS It clamps transients at a maximum of 25.1V, with a minimum breakdown voltage of 17.1V. The part is bidirectional, protecting both polarities on a single line. Lifecycle status is Active — Microchip continues to manufacture this part, so it is a current-production choice for new designs or replacement stock. ## Breakdown and clamping – what the numbers mean The 17.1V minimum breakdown voltage sets the threshold where the diode starts conducting. The 13.7V reverse standoff voltage is the maximum continuous DC voltage the part can withstand without significant leakage — your signal or power rail should stay below this. When a surge hits, the clamping voltage peaks at 25.1V at the rated 19.9A peak pulse current. The 500W peak pulse power rating defines the energy-handling capability for a 10/1000µs pulse. For shorter or longer pulses, derate per the datasheet curve; the axial package (B, Axial) dissipates heat through the leads, so board copper area matters for repetitive surge applications. ## Package and temperature range Housed in a B, Axial through-hole package, the 1N6112A is a two-lead device suited for point-to-point wiring or PCB mounting with lead forming. No power line protection — this part is designed for signal or low-power rail clamping, not for mains AC line protection. It is a general-purpose component for transient suppression on data lines, I/O ports, or DC power inputs.","metaTitle":"1N6112A Zener TVS Diode – 500W, 17.1V Breakdown, Microchip","metaDescription":"1N6112A from Microchip Technology: Zener TVS diode, 500W peak pulse power, 17.1V min breakdown, bidirectional, axial through-hole, -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":"Through Hole","Package / Case":"B, Axial","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Power - Peak Pulse":"500W","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~175°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Bidirectional Channels":"1","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"Axial","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"17.1V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"25.1V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"13.7V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"19.9A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/c72f565c96d1fb1ddee384734173c93c.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the peak pulse power of the 1N6112A?","answer":"500W for a 10/1000µs waveform. That is the peak pulse power rating — the part can absorb a 500W surge for that pulse shape without damage. For other pulse durations, refer to the datasheet derating curve."},{"question":"Is the 1N6112A bidirectional?","answer":"Yes, it has one bidirectional channel. It clamps both positive and negative transients symmetrically, so it works on AC signals or bipolar DC lines without needing two diodes back-to-back."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6112A","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6112A 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}}