{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"P6KE15CARL","brand":"STMicroelectronics","brandSlug":"stmicroelectronics","productSlug":"P6KE15CARL","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/P6KE15CARL","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/P6KE15CARL","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"STMicroelectronics P6KE15CARL TRANSIL™ bidirectional TVS diode, 600W peak pulse power, 13V reverse standoff voltage, 27.2V clamping, DO-204AC (DO-15) axial package.","salesMarkdown":"## 600W bidirectional TVS for 13V rails The STMicroelectronics P6KE15CARL is a bidirectional transient voltage suppression diode from the P6KE TRANSIL™ series, rated for 600W peak pulse power over a 10/1000µs waveform. It provides clamping at 27.2V maximum when the surge current hits 147A (8/20µs pulse), with a reverse standoff voltage of 13V. This makes it a fit for protecting 12V or 13V DC rails, signal lines, and general-purpose board-level interfaces where a through-hole axial package is acceptable. The P6KE15CARL carries an Obsolete lifecycle status from STMicroelectronics. The 27.2V maximum clamping voltage at Ipp sets the upper limit the downstream circuitry sees during a surge — a 13V rail device rated for 30V absolute maximum has comfortable margin. The 950pF typical capacitance at 1MHz is moderate; it adds about 150Ω of reactive loading at 1MHz signal lines, which is fine for power rails or low-speed I/O but may distort fast digital edges above a few MHz. For high-speed data lines (Ethernet, USB), a lower-capacitance TVS (under 5pF) would be preferred.","metaTitle":"STMicroelectronics P6KE15CARL TRANSIL TVS Diode, 600W","metaDescription":"STMicroelectronics P6KE15CARL bidirectional TVS diode, 600W peak pulse, 13V reverse standoff, 27.2V clamp. Request quote.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Obsolete","categoryPath":["Circuit Protection"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"STMicroelectronics","Type":"Zener","Series":"P6KE, TRANSIL™","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Applications":"General Purpose","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Package / Case":"DO-204AC, DO-15, Axial","Product Status":"Obsolete","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Power - Peak Pulse":"600W","Base Product Number":"P6KE","Operating Temperature":"-","Power Line Protection":"No","Bidirectional Channels":"1","Capacitance @ Frequency":"950pF @ 1MHz","Supplier Device Package":"DO-15 (DO-204AC)","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"14.3V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"27.2V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"13V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"147A (8/20µs)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.6800","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/d21127580ed2e5c86eab4a11f0f1e77c.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the replacement for P6KE15CARL?","answer":"No official replacement order code is listed. The P6KE TRANSIL family includes many active bidirectional 600W variants with similar voltage ratings; a cross-reference check against your specific 13V standoff and 27.2V clamping requirements is recommended."},{"question":"What is the difference between P6KE15CARL and P6KE15A?","answer":"The P6KE15CARL is a bidirectional device (clamps both polarities), while the P6KE15A is unidirectional (clamps one polarity only). Both share the same 600W peak pulse rating and 13V reverse standoff voltage, but the bidirectional version is suited for AC or bipolar signal lines where the unidirectional requires correct polarity orientation."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/P6KE15CARL","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/P6KE15CARL when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-16T15:42:07.183Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-16T15:42:07.183Z","indexable":true}}