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1N6168US

SEMTECH

1.5kW 108V 172.9V 8.7A 91.2V TVS MELF ESD and Surge Protection (TVS/ESD) ROHS

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JLCPCBLCSCsemtech/1N6168US
Category
TVS
Package
MELF
Pins
2

Overview

The 1N6168US is a TV made by SEMTECH in a MELF package with 2 pins. 1.5kW 108V 172.9V 8.7A 91.2V TVS MELF ESD and Surge Protection (TVS/ESD) ROHS.

PCBKit's library has its KiCad symbol (Device:D_TVS, from KiCad's library) and its footprint (Diode_SMD:D_MELF, from KiCad's library), ready for a KiCad board. JLCPCB lists it (part C1667722).

Symbol

Device:D_TVSFrom KiCad's library

Footprint

12
Diode_SMD:D_MELFFrom KiCad's library

Parameters

12
Breakdown Voltage
108V
Clamping Voltage
172.9V
Maximum Clamping Voltage
172.9V
Number of Channels
Single-channel
Peak Pulse Current (Ipp)
8.7A
Peak Pulse Current (Ipp)@10/1000us
8.7A
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation (Ppp)
1.5kW
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation (Ppp)@10/1000us
1.5kW
Polarity
Bidirectional
Reverse Stand-Off Voltage (Vrwm)
91.2V
Type
TVS
Voltage - Breakdown
108V

Order codes

1

Pinout

2
The pins of the 1N6168US
PinNameType
1A1Passive
2A2Passive

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Questions

Is there a KiCad symbol and footprint for the 1N6168US?

Yes. The symbol is Device:D_TVS and the footprint Diode_SMD:D_MELF, both drawn on this page. PCBKit places them on a board for you when you design with it.

What package is the 1N6168US?

MELF, with 2 pins. Its footprint is drawn on this page.

Where can I order the 1N6168US?

JLCPCB lists it as part C1667722, with 0 in stock; the sellers' links on this page open their listings.

What can replace the 1N6168US?

Parts like it in the library: the 1N6132AUS by SEMTECH, the 1N6168AUS by SEMTECH, the JANTX1N6132A by Microchip Technology and the JANTX1N6168A by Microchip Technology. Check their datasheets: a part that fits the footprint may still differ in its ratings.

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