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Microchip Technology 1N6463 — Circuit Protection

1N6463 Zener TVS Diode – 500W, 12V Standoff, Axial

MPN1N6463
Active

Microchip Technology 1N6463, Zener TVS diode, 500W peak pulse power, 12V reverse standoff, 22.6V clamping, Axial through-hole package.

$9.9900Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

1N6463 specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage - breakdown13.6V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp22.6V
Voltage - reverse standoff12V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)125A (8/20µs)
Power - peak pulse500W
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-55°C~175°C(TJ)
PackageBulk
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseB, Axial
Unidirectional channels1

Product details

12V rail protection – 500W peak pulse, Axial through-hole

Its reverse standoff voltage is 12V, meaning the diode does not conduct at normal line voltage; when a surge exceeds the 13.6V minimum breakdown, it clamps at 22.6V maximum and shunts up to 125A of 8/20µs peak pulse current. The 500W peak pulse power rating defines the energy it can absorb in a single surge event — a key number for derating against the expected transient energy on an industrial control or telecom line.

The B, Axial package is a through-hole form factor — the lead spacing and body diameter match standard 0.100-inch pitch board layouts.

Sourcing and compliance – authorized channel, RoHS

As an Active Microchip part, the 1N6463 is available through authorized distribution. The part is RoHS compliant per standard Microchip declarations. For volume BOM positions, the exact ordering code 1N6463 is the through-hole Axial variant — no suffix for tape or reel, since the package is Bulk. Quoted to order against your line-item quantity.

Frequently asked questions

What is the power rating of 1N6463?

The peak pulse power rating is 500W, tested with an 8/20µs waveform. This is the maximum energy the diode can absorb in a single transient event before derating for temperature.