{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"P6KE68CARL","brand":"STMicroelectronics","brandSlug":"stmicroelectronics","productSlug":"P6KE68CARL","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/P6KE68CARL","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/P6KE68CARL","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"STMicroelectronics P6KE68CARL, P6KE TRANSIL™ series, bidirectional Zener TVS diode, 600W peak pulse power, 58V reverse standoff voltage, 64.6V breakdown, 121V clamping, DO-204AC (DO-15) axial through-hole package.","salesMarkdown":"## What the P6KE68CARL protects and how it clamps The STMicroelectronics P6KE68CARL is a bidirectional Zener TVS diode from the P6KE TRANSIL™ series. It offers a single bidirectional channel rated for 600 W peak pulse power (8/20 µs waveform), with a reverse standoff voltage of 58 V, a minimum breakdown voltage of 64.6 V, and a maximum clamping voltage of 121 V at 33 A (8/20 µs waveform). The 600 W rating is the device's peak pulse power dissipation capability for an 8/20 µs waveform, which translates to a 33 A peak pulse current. This part clamps at 121 V maximum, so a 58 V nominal rail sees the transient clipped well before it reaches destructive levels. The P6KE68CARL is listed as obsolete by STMicroelectronics. ## Through-hole DO-15 — mounting and reflow considerations The DO-15 axial package is a through-hole form factor intended for wave soldering or hand-solder assembly. It is not a surface-mount part, so it does not have an MSL rating for reflow.","metaTitle":"ST P6KE68CARL Bidirectional TVS Diode, 600W, 58V Standoff","metaDescription":"P6KE68CARL is a 600W bidirectional Zener TVS from ST, 58V reverse standoff, 64.6V breakdown, 121V clamping.","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":"312.5pF @ 1MHz","Supplier Device Package":"DO-15 (DO-204AC)","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"64.6V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"121V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"58V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"33A (8/20µs)"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.4200","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/d21127580ed2e5c86eab4a11f0f1e77c.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy P6KE68CARL with available via RFQ confirmation?","answer":"The P6KE68CARL is obsolete and not stocked in active distribution."},{"question":"What is the capacitance value of P6KE68CARL?","answer":"The P6KE68CARL has a typical capacitance of 312.5 pF measured at 1 MHz. This capacitance is a consideration for signal integrity on high-speed data lines, as it can load the line and affect rise times."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/P6KE68CARL","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/stmicroelectronics/P6KE68CARL when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-07-16T15:42:19.866Z","lastPublished":"2026-07-16T15:42:19.866Z","indexable":true}}