P6KE16A-E3/54 Vishay TVS Diode (Uni-directional) (Diodes, Axial Diameter Horizontal Mounting) In Stock

Name: P6KE16A-E3/54
Brand: Vishay
SKU: P6KE16A-E3/54
Availability: InStock

Vishay P6KE16A-E3/54 is a unidirectional 600 W peak-pulse TVS diode with a 16 V standoff voltage, 22.5 V maximum clamping voltage, and axial through-hole package for transient overvoltage protection on signal and power lines.

ACTIVETVS Diode (Uni-directional)Verified Jun 2026

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P6KE16A-E3/54Diodes, Axial Diameter Horizontal Mounting

Quick Facts

Manufacturer: Vishay
Package: Diodes, Axial Diameter Horizontal Mounting
Pin Count: 2
Lifecycle: ACTIVE
Datasheet: P6KE16A-E3/54 Datasheet PDF
Category: TVS Diode (Uni-directional)
Price: From $0.1370(MOQ 1)
Temp Range: -55.0°C to 175.0°C
RoHS: Compliant
Lead Time: 3–7 business days
Shipping: DHL Express · Worldwide

What are the key features of P6KE16A-E3/54?

600 W peak-pulse power dissipation with 16 V nominal breakdown voltage (15.2 V min / 16.8 V max) provides tight unidirectional clamping for 12 V and 15 V DC bus protection
22.5 V maximum clamping voltage at peak pulse current ensures downstream circuitry is protected against ESD and inductive switching transients with excellent clamping capability
Silicon axial through-hole package (DO-15 style) enables simple hand or wave soldering and direct insertion into legacy and new PCB designs for high-reliability transient protection

What is P6KE16A-E3/54 used for?

P6KE16A-E3/54 protects 12 V and 15 V power rails and signal lines in industrial equipment, automotive accessories, and telecommunications gear from inductive load-dump transients, ESD events, and lightning surges. Its 600 W peak-pulse capability handles the high-energy transients that occur when inductive loads such as relays, solenoids, and DC motors are switched off in 12 V DC systems. The axial package is also widely used as a clamping diode across DC bus lines in motor drives, power distribution units, and reverse-polarity protection circuits.

What are the specifications of P6KE16A-E3/54?

Factory Lead Time	7Weeks
YTEOL	6.16
Additional Feature	EXCELLENT CLAMPING CAPABILITY
Breakdown Voltage-Max	16.8V
Breakdown Voltage-Min	15.2V
Breakdown Voltage-Nom	16V
Case Connection	ISOLATED
Clamping Voltage-Max	22.5V
Configuration	SINGLE
Diode Element Material	SILICON
Diode Type	TRANS VOLTAGE SUPPRESSOR DIODE
JEDEC-95 Code	DO-204AC
JESD-30 Code	O-PALF-W2
JESD-609 Code	e3
Non-rep Peak Rev Power Dis-Max	600W
Number of Elements	1
Package Body Material	PLASTIC/EPOXY
Package Shape	ROUND
Package Style	LONG FORM
Polarity	UNIDIRECTIONAL
Power Dissipation-Max	5W
Qualification Status	Not Qualified
Reference Standard	UL RECOGNIZED
Rep Pk Reverse Voltage-Max	13.6V
Surface Mount	NO
Technology	AVALANCHE
Terminal Finish	MATTE TIN
Terminal Form	WIRE
Terminal Position	AXIAL
Package	Diodes, Axial Diameter Horizontal Mounting

Compliance & Regulatory

RoHS Status	Compliant
Lead-Free	Yes (Pb-Free)
ECCN	EAR99
HTS Code	8541.10.00.50

Where can I find the P6KE16A-E3/54 datasheet?

P6KE16A-E3/54 Datasheet Download

Official datasheet from Vishay

What are equivalent replacements for P6KE16A-E3/54?

No known alternates. Submit an RFQ and our team can suggest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the standoff and clamping voltage of P6KE16A-E3/54 and which bus voltages does it protect?

P6KE16A-E3/54 has a 16 V nominal breakdown voltage (15.2 V min, 16.8 V max) and clamps transients to a maximum of 22.5 V under peak pulse current. This makes it ideal for protecting 12 V DC automotive and industrial power buses where transient spikes must be held below 22.5 V to prevent damage to downstream ICs and FETs.

How much peak-pulse power can P6KE16A-E3/54 absorb during a transient event?

P6KE16A-E3/54 is rated for 600 W peak-pulse power dissipation based on a 10/1000 µs test waveform per IEC 61000-4-5. This is sufficient to absorb the energy from inductive load-dump transients generated when a 12 V DC relay or solenoid coil is de-energized, protecting downstream gate drivers and analog front-end circuits from destruction.

Why choose a unidirectional TVS like P6KE16A-E3/54 over a bidirectional version for a 12 V DC supply rail?

On a DC power rail such as 12 V, only positive-polarity overvoltage transients are present in normal operation. A unidirectional TVS like P6KE16A-E3/54 conducts heavily in one direction to clamp positive spikes to 22.5 V while blocking in the reverse direction, allowing the rail to sit at 12 V to 16 V without forward-biasing the device. A bidirectional version would clamp both polarities but adds unnecessary capacitance on DC signal lines.

What package does P6KE16A-E3/54 use and how does it mount on a PCB?

P6KE16A-E3/54 is supplied in an axial DO-15 style through-hole package with horizontal PCB mounting. Axial leads allow the device to be laid flat between two mounting holes on a standard 5 mm to 10 mm pitch, enabling hand soldering, wave soldering, and automated insertion on through-hole PCBs used in industrial control and power conversion designs.

How does P6KE16A-E3/54 compare to a lower-voltage P6KE12A when protecting a 12 V bus?

P6KE12A has a 12 V nominal breakdown and clamps at approximately 16.7 V, which risks occasional nuisance triggering on a 12 V bus that routinely reaches 13.8 V during battery charging. P6KE16A-E3/54 with its 15.2 V minimum breakdown stays off during normal 12 V to 14 V operation and only activates above 15.2 V, avoiding unnecessary clamping while still protecting against transients above 22.5 V in the same 600 W peak-pulse envelope.

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