Microchip Technology 1N6160AUS, Zener TVS diode, bidirectional single-channel, 1500W peak pulse power, 42.6V standoff, 77V clamping, SQ-MELF C package, surface mount, -55°C to 175°C junction range.
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Zener |
| Mounting | Surface Mount |
| Voltage - breakdown | 53.2V |
| Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp | 77V |
| Voltage - reverse standoff | 42.6V |
| Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs) | 19.5A |
| Power - peak pulse | 1500W (1.5kW) |
| Power line protection | No |
| Operating temperature | -55°C~175°C(TJ) |
| Package | Bulk |
| Applications | General Purpose |
| Case | SQ-MELF, C |
| Bidirectional channels | 1 |
The 1N6160AUS: The 42.6V reverse standoff voltage means it sits across a 36–42V rail without conducting — it only fires when the line exceeds 53.2V breakdown.
Housed in a SQ-MELF, C package — a surface-mount, leadless ceramic body with barrel-shaped terminations.
Single bidirectional channel means one device protects both polarities — no need for series pairs.
Bidirectional — a single Zener TVS diode that clamps both positive and negative transients. The 42.6V standoff voltage is the same in both directions.