{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1N6150A","brand":"Microchip Technology","brandSlug":"microchip","productSlug":"1N6150A","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6150A","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1N6150A","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Microchip Technology 1N6150A, Zener TVS diode, bidirectional, 1500W peak pulse power, 16.7V reverse standoff, 30.5V clamping, through-hole axial package, active production.","salesMarkdown":"## 1500 W peak pulse — the surge rating that defines the part The 1N6150A: That 1.5 kW rating tells you the transient energy it can clamp before the junction fails — a common spec for secondary surge protection on DC rails where the upstream MOV or GDT handles the primary hit. Reverse standoff voltage is 16.7 V typical, with a minimum breakdown of 20.9 V and a maximum clamping voltage of 30.5 V at 49.2 A peak pulse current. The 16.7 V standoff means it sits across a 15 V or 16 V rail without conducting in normal operation, then clamps hard when a surge exceeds the breakdown threshold. ## Active production — no obsolescence watch needed Microchip lists the 1N6150A as Active. For a storeroom or MRO inventory, this means you can order against a BOM line without stockpiling a lifetime buy — the part will be available for the next several years at least. The through-hole axial package (B, Axial) is a standard footprint that mates with existing PCB layouts and socket strips. ## Temperature range and application fit That covers military, avionics, and downhole environments where the ambient is hot and the transient energy adds self-heating. No power line protection — this is a signal or DC rail clamp, not a mains-side suppressor. For a truck or bus application, confirm the temperature and surge requirements against the datasheet's peak pulse power derating curve.","metaTitle":"1N6150A TVS Diode – 1500W Bidirectional Zener, Axial","metaDescription":"1N6150A bidirectional Zener TVS diode from Microchip Technology. 1500W peak pulse power, 16.7V standoff, 30.5V clamp.","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","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Power - Peak Pulse":"1500W (1.5kW)","Base Product Number":"1N6150","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~175°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Bidirectional Channels":"1","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"Axial","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"20.9V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"30.5V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"16.7V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"49.2A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$21.0150","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://www.microsemi.com/document-portal/doc_download/127853-1n6138-1n6173a-tvs-diode-series-datasheet","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the peak pulse power of 1N6150A?","answer":"The 1N6150A is rated for 1500 W peak pulse power (1.5 kW) using a 10/1000 µs waveform. That is the maximum transient energy the diode can clamp in a single pulse before the junction overheats."},{"question":"Is 1N6150A a bidirectional TVS diode?","answer":"Yes, it has one bidirectional channel, meaning it clamps both positive and negative surges symmetrically. No external bridge or second diode is needed for bipolar protection."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6150A","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/microchip/1N6150A 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}}