What the 24.42V breakdown means for your protection threshold
The 1N6116 is a bidirectional Zener TVS diode from Microchip Technology, designed to clamp transients on signal or power lines where the normal operating voltage stays below 20.6V (reverse standoff). The minimum breakdown voltage of 24.42V means the device starts conducting at that threshold, protecting downstream circuitry from overvoltage events. The 39.27V clamping voltage at the rated peak pulse current of 12.73A defines the maximum voltage the load sees during a surge.
Bidirectional clamping and 500W pulse handling
With a single bidirectional channel, the 1N6116 clamps both positive and negative transients relative to ground, eliminating the need for two diodes in antiparallel on AC or bipolar lines. The 500W peak pulse power rating at the 10/1000µs waveform gives the energy-handling capacity for typical industrial surge requirements like IEC 61000-4-5.
Active production and through-hole package
The B Axial through-hole package is a standard leaded format, readily inserted in plated-through-hole boards or used in point-to-point wiring. Sourced per RFQ against your BOM quantity; confirm lead time at quote.