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Microchip Technology 1N6368/TR — Circuit Protection

1N6368/TR Zener TVS Diode 1500W DO-13 Microchip

MPN1N6368/TR
Active

Microchip Technology 1N6368/TR, Zener TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse power, 17.6V breakdown, 15V standoff, DO-13 through-hole package, Tape & Reel

$21.1500Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

1N6368/TR specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage - breakdown17.6V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp21.4V
Voltage - reverse standoff15V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)60A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-65°C~175°C(TJ)
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseDO-13
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

1500W surge clamp in a DO-13 can

It clamps transients from a 15V reverse standoff up to 21.4V maximum at 60A peak pulse current. The DO-13 through-hole package handles the thermal pulse energy without secondary breakdown, provided the lead length and PCB copper area keep the junction temperature within the -65°C to 175°C operating range.

Breakdown and clamping margins

Minimum breakdown voltage is 17.6V, giving a 2.6V guard band above the 15V standoff. The maximum clamping voltage of 21.4V at 60A sets the upper limit the downstream circuitry must survive — a 48V bus would be overstressed, but 12V or 24V rails have comfortable margin.

Microchip lists the 1N6368/TR as Active. No immediate end-of-life risk — the part remains in the active catalog.

Frequently asked questions

Is 1N6368/TR a Zener diode or a TVS diode?

It is a Zener-type TVS diode — it uses the Zener breakdown mechanism for transient suppression, not voltage regulation. The bidirectional single-channel design clamps both polarities.