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The through-hole DO-15 (DO-204AC) axial package suits traditional PCB layouts where leaded components are preferred for their mechanical robustness and ease of rework. The 213V reverse standoff voltage defines the maximum DC or peak AC voltage the protected line can carry without the diode conducting appreciable leakage. The 237V minimum breakdown voltage is the threshold where the device starts to avalanche; a 24V margin above standoff ensures the diode stays off during normal operation. The 442V clamping voltage is the worst-case voltage seen by the protected circuit during a surge — design your downstream components to survive at least this level. The 600W peak pulse power rating (10/1000µs) gives the energy-handling capability for a standard lightning or inductive-load transient; the 9A peak pulse current (8/20µs) is the corresponding current for a shorter, higher-energy pulse shape. ## Package and mounting — DO-15 axial leaded The P6KE250CARL comes in a DO-204AC (DO-15) axial-lead package, mounted through-hole. The axial leads allow insertion into plated through-holes on a PCB or point-to-point wiring in a terminal block. No exposed thermal pad — heat dissipates through the leads and solder joints, so adequate copper pad area on the board helps keep junction temperature in check during repetitive surges. ## Lifecycle reality — obsolete, sourced to order The P6KE250CARL carries an Obsolete lifecycle status from the manufacturer. For BOM lines that still specify this exact order code, supply is through independent distribution — parts are sourced from surplus stock, overstock, or last-time-buy inventory.","metaTitle":"STMicroelectronics P6KE250CARL Zener TVS","metaDescription":"P6KE250CARL is a 600W bidirectional Zener TVS diode in DO-15 package. 213V standoff, 237V breakdown, 442V clamping. 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":"155pF @ 1MHz","Supplier Device Package":"DO-15 (DO-204AC)","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"237V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"442V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"213V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"9A (8/20µs)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.5000","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/d21127580ed2e5c86eab4a11f0f1e77c.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is a suitable replacement for P6KE250CARL?","answer":"No official replacement order code is recorded from STMicroelectronics for the P6KE250CARL. For a pin-compatible alternative, look at other bidirectional TVS diodes in the P6KE family with similar standoff and breakdown voltages, such as the P6KE220CA (220V standoff) or P6KE300CA (300V standoff), but verify the voltage margins for your circuit. The DO-15 axial package and bidirectional polarity are common across the series."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/P6KE250CARL","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/P6KE250CARL when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-16T15:03:01.334Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-16T15:03:01.334Z","indexable":true}}