
P6KE6.8A is a unidirectional device (single avalanche diode for DC circuits where transients are always of one polarity). P6KE6.8CA is a bidirectional device (two back-to-back avalanche diodes for AC signal lines where transients can be positive or negative). For DC power rail protection, the P6KE6.8A (unidirectional) is the correct choice.