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Microchip Technology 1N6161A — Circuit Protection

1N6161A Zener TVS Diode – 1500W, 47.1V Standoff

MPN1N6161A
Active

Microchip Technology 1N6161A, Zener TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse power, 47.1V reverse standoff, 85.3V clamping, bidirectional, Axial through-hole, Active production.

$15.8001Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

1N6161A specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage - breakdown58.9V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp85.3V
Voltage - reverse standoff47.1V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)17.6A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-55°C~175°C(TJ)
PackageBulk
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseB, Axial
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

What the 1N6161A protects and how it is rated

Its 1500W peak pulse power rating (10/1000µs waveform) means it can absorb a 17.6A surge before the clamping voltage hits 85.3V max — that is the hard ceiling the downstream circuitry sees during a strike.

Microchip lists the 1N6161A as Active.

Package and mounting — through-hole axial

through-hole mounting, axial-leaded package. The B, Axial case body is the standard DO-13 style — fits existing through-hole footprints for 1.5kW Zener TVS diodes. No surface-mount variant in this order code; if your board is SMT-only, look at the surface-mount equivalents in the same power class.

Frequently asked questions

Can the 1N6161A replace the 1N6161?

The base product number is 1N6161, and the 1N6161A is a variant — typically the 'A' suffix indicates a tighter breakdown voltage tolerance. Confirm the breakdown voltage range (58.9V min for 1N6161A,) against your original part's spec before substitution. The package and power rating are the same.