ON Semiconductor P6KE6.8AG Transient Voltage Suppressor

The ON Semiconductor P6KE6.8AG is a high-quality Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by system inductance and lightning. This robust device is a part of ON Semiconductor's P6KE series, offering reliable transient voltage protection with its 600W peak pulse power capability on a 10/1000μs waveform.

The P6KE6.8AG is specifically engineered to protect against overvoltage events by clamping action, with a stand-off voltage of 5.8V, ensuring that any transient voltage spikes are kept within safe limits for sensitive circuits. This makes the device an ideal choice for safeguarding systems in a variety of applications, including consumer electronics, industrial equipment, and communication systems.

Key Features of the P6KE6.8AG:

• Peak Pulse Power: The diode can handle 600W peak pulse power dissipation, ensuring robust protection against high energy transients.
• Breakdown Voltage: With a breakdown voltage range from 6.45V to 7.14V, the P6KE6.8AG provides precise voltage protection levels.
• Fast Response Time: The device reacts in less than 1 picosecond from 0V to BV min, offering near-instantaneous response to transient overvoltages.
• Operating Temperature: It has an operating junction temperature range of -55°C to +175°C, ensuring stability and functionality across a wide range of environmental conditions.
• Package: The P6KE6.8AG comes in an axial-lead package, which is designed for easy installation in a variety of through-hole PCB mounting scenarios.
• Compliance: This TVS diode is RoHS compliant, ensuring that it meets the latest environmental standards and regulations.

With its excellent clamping capability, fast response time, low incremental surge resistance, and high temperature soldering guaranteed for 260°C/10 seconds at terminals, the P6KE6.8AG stands out as a reliable and efficient solution for transient voltage protection in critical applications. ON Semiconductor's commitment to quality ensures that this TVS diode will provide consistent performance and peace of mind for designers and engineers looking to safeguard their electronic systems.