{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"P6KE30CARL","brand":"STMicroelectronics","brandSlug":"stmicroelectronics","productSlug":"P6KE30CARL","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/P6KE30CARL","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/P6KE30CARL","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"STMicroelectronics P6KE series TRANSIL™ bidirectional TVS diode, 600W peak pulse power, 25.6V reverse standoff, 28.5V breakdown, 53.5V clamping, DO-204AC (DO-15) axial through-hole package.","salesMarkdown":"## 600W bidirectional TVS in a through-hole axial package The STMicroelectronics P6KE30CARL is a bidirectional Zener TVS diode from the P6KE TRANSIL™ series, rated for 600W peak pulse power over the standard 10/1000 µs waveform. It provides a single channel of bidirectional clamping, making it suitable for protecting AC signal lines or DC lines where polarity is not fixed. ## Clamping voltages and the protection window The reverse standoff voltage is 25.6V — the line voltage this part can sit across without conducting. Breakdown occurs at 28.5V minimum, and the clamping voltage at peak pulse current is 53.5V maximum. That 25V window between standoff and clamp determines how much overvoltage the downstream circuitry must survive. ## Peak pulse current and capacitance Rated for 75A peak pulse current under the 8/20 µs waveform. The junction capacitance is 537.5 pF at 1 MHz — high enough to load high-speed data lines, so this part is better suited for power rails and general-purpose protection than for gigabit signal paths. ## Obsolete — sourcing through independent distribution The P6KE30CARL is listed as obsolete by STMicroelectronics. For new designs, consider the active P6KE series variants in the same DO-15 package, or evaluate SMD alternatives like the SMCJ series if board space allows a footprint change.","metaTitle":"STMicroelectronics P6KE30CARL TRANSIL TVS","metaDescription":"ST P6KE30CARL bidirectional TVS diode, 600W peak pulse, 25.6V standoff, 28.5V breakdown, 53.5V clamp. DO-15 axial. 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)","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":"537.5pF @ 1MHz","Supplier Device Package":"DO-15 (DO-204AC)","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"28.5V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"53.5V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"25.6V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"75A (8/20µs)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.4900","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/d21127580ed2e5c86eab4a11f0f1e77c.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is a direct replacement or equivalent for P6KE30CARL?","answer":"No direct replacement is listed by STMicroelectronics. For a through-hole bidirectional TVS with similar ratings, look at the active P6KE series parts with the same breakdown voltage range in DO-15. For SMD designs, the SMCJ series offers comparable 600W peak pulse capability in a surface-mount package, but verify the clamping voltage and footprint compatibility."},{"question":"What are the electrical specs of P6KE30CARL?","answer":"Bidirectional Zener TVS, 600W peak pulse power, 25.6V reverse standoff, 28.5V minimum breakdown, 53.5V maximum clamping at 75A (8/20 µs), 537.5 pF capacitance at 1 MHz. Through-hole DO-204AC (DO-15) axial package."},{"question":"Can P6KE30CARL be replaced with an SMD TVS diode?","answer":"Yes, an SMD TVS with similar voltage ratings and 600W peak pulse capability can replace it, but the footprint changes from through-hole axial to a surface-mount package like DO-214AB (SMC) or DO-214AA (SMB). Verify the clamping voltage and standoff match your protection requirements."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/P6KE30CARL","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/P6KE30CARL when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-16T15:55:44.460Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-16T15:55:44.460Z","indexable":true}}