{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"5KP150A-G","brand":"Comchip Technology","brandSlug":"comchip-technology","productSlug":"5KP150A-G","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/comchip-technology/5KP150A-G","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/5KP150A-G","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Comchip Technology unidirectional TVS Zener, 5KP150A-G, 150V reverse standoff, 243V max clamping @ 20.58A peak pulse, 5000W peak, R-6 axial, through-hole, Tape & Box.","salesMarkdown":"## What the clamping and standoff ratings mean for your circuit The reverse standoff of 150V sets the working voltage the protected rail sees during normal operation — the TVS sits idle here and draws only leakage current. The 243V clamping figure is specified at the 20.58A peak pulse current using the 10/1000 µs waveform — a standard fast-rise protection event. For slower or higher-energy transients the clamping voltage will differ; the peak pulse power rating of 5000W defines the energy ceiling the device can absorb without degradation. With a single unidirectional channel, the 5KP150A-G protects one polarity only — it clamps positive transients relative to ground. Bidirectional protection requires two devices or a different part; a bidirectional TVS on the same standoff rating would show two polar symmetric breakdown bands. The R-6 axial package is a through-hole part — the leads thread through holes and get wave-soldered or hand-soldered to the board. The Tape & Box packaging option ships the parts on tape with individual pockets and boxed for automatic insertion or manual board stuffing, depending on the production line setup. Junction temperature rating of -55 to +150°C means the die inside the package tolerates a wider ambient band than many commercial TVS parts capped at 125°C. This opens it for equipment in outdoor enclosures, industrial motor drives, or any environment where the local ambient can spike — the R-6 lead frame also gives the heat a path to dump into the board copper. ## Sourcing — active status, no official successor This is a straightforward component to source from authorized distribution against a BOM quantity — confirm the Tape & Box packaging orientation (Radial, Axial) matches your assembly process before the order is placed.","metaTitle":"Comchip 5KP150A-G TVS Diode, 150V Standoff, 243V Clamping","metaDescription":"Comchip 5KP150A-G unidirectional TVS diode, 150V reverse standoff, 243V clamping @ 20.58A peak pulse, 5kW. R-6 axial, -55°C to +150°C junction.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circuit Protection"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Comchip Technology","Type":"Zener","Series":"-","Package":"Tape & Box (TB)","Applications":"General Purpose","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Package / Case":"R-6, Axial","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Power - Peak Pulse":"5000W (5kW)","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~150°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"R-6","Unidirectional Channels":"1","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"167V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"243V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"150V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"20.58A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.5352","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/3f17d96ee753176076f08e0ee812e523.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I source 5KP150A-G and get a quote?","answer":"Submit an RFQ specifying the part number, quantity required, and packaging preference to receive a current quote."},{"question":"Is this TVS unidirectional or bidirectional?","answer":"The 5KP150A-G is a unidirectional TVS with a single channel. It protects one polarity — positive transients relative to ground. Bidirectional protection requires a different part number or a back-to-back device configuration."},{"question":"What package is the 5KP150A-G?","answer":"It uses the R-6 axial through-hole package, supplied in Tape & Box (TB) packaging. The through-hole form factor suits wave-solder assembly and applications where the board will be serviced or the leads will be manually soldered."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/comchip-technology/5KP150A-G","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/comchip-technology/5KP150A-G when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","indexable":true}}