Lifecycle status and what it means for your BOM
Diodes Incorporated lists the P6KE16CA-T as Obsolete, meaning the manufacturer has stopped production and no further factory orders are accepted. Sourcing is through independent distribution channels where remaining inventory is located and quoted per RFQ.
600W bidirectional clamping — the key ratings that determine fit
Bidirectional clamping means a single device protects both positive and negative transients on a line, useful for AC-coupled signals or floating supplies where polarity is not fixed. The reverse standoff voltage is 13.6 V typical, so the diode stays transparent below that rail level. Breakdown starts at 15.2 V minimum, and clamping is guaranteed at 22.5 V maximum when the peak pulse current reaches 27 A.
Package and board integration for the DO-15 axial footprint
Housed in a DO-204AC (DO-15) axial-lead package, the P6KE16CA-T is a through-hole part intended for wave-solder assembly. The axial body allows it to be laid flat against the board or stood off, depending on the hole spacing. The operating junction temperature range spans -55°C to 175°C, covering most industrial and outdoor enclosures where ambient heat plus self-heating from repetitive transients must be budgeted. Power line protection is explicitly marked as No — this part is designed for signal or low-voltage DC rail transient suppression, not for direct AC mains primary protection.