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Microchip Technology 1N6162US — Circuit Protection

1N6162US Zener TVS Diode – Microchip, 1500W, SQ-MELF

MPN1N6162US
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Microchip Technology 1N6162US, Zener TVS diode, bidirectional, 1500W peak pulse power (10/1000µs), 51.7V standoff, 97.1V clamp, SQ-MELF surface-mount package, -55°C to 175°C junction temperature.

$21.6000Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
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Specifications

1N6162US specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - breakdown64.6V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp97.1V
Voltage - reverse standoff51.7V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)15.4A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 175°C (TJ)
PackageBulk
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseSQ-MELF, C
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

Active production – 1N6162US Zener TVS diode

It clamps at 97.1V maximum with a 51.7V reverse standoff, making it a direct fit for protecting 48V nominal rails or similar DC buses against transients up to 15.4A peak pulse current.

SQ-MELF package and temperature range

Housed in a C, SQ-MELF surface-mount package, the 1N6162US suits automated assembly but requires a reflow profile compatible with MELF body geometry — the cylindrical shape can roll during placement if the nozzle and pad design aren't matched.

Protection thresholds for 48V rail applications

With a minimum breakdown voltage of 64.6V and a maximum clamp of 97.1V at 15.4A, this part leaves margin above a 48V nominal rail while keeping the clamp below the absolute maximum of typical downstream DC-DC converters and transceivers rated at 100V. The 1500W peak pulse rating handles common surge profiles in telecom and industrial power interfaces without requiring a larger footprint part.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the 1N6162US and the 1N6162?

The 1N6162US is the surface-mount SQ-MELF variant; the 1N6162 is typically a through-hole package. Electrical specs (1500W, 51.7V standoff, 97.1V clamp) are identical between the two ordering codes. The US suffix signals the surface-mount package for automated assembly.