{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1.5KE13CAHE3_A/C","brand":"Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division","brandSlug":"vishay-general-semiconductor-diodes-division","productSlug":"1.5KE13CAHE3_A-C","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/vishay-general-semiconductor-diodes-division/1.5KE13CAHE3_A-C","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1.5KE13CAHE3_A%2FC","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Vishay General Semiconductor, Automotive AEC-Q101 TransZorb® bidirectional TVS diode, 1.5KE13CAHE3_A/C, 1500W peak pulse, 11.1V standoff, 18.2V clamp, DO-201AA axial.","salesMarkdown":"## AEC-Q101 qualification and automotive-grade transient protection The 1.5KE13CAHE3_A/C is a bidirectional TransZorb® TVS diode from Vishay, part of the Automotive series that carries AEC-Q101 qualification. This means the part has passed the semiconductor device-level stress tests for automotive applications, including high-temperature reverse bias and power cycling, and is traceable to a PPAP-compliant production line. ## Clamping performance and BOM-fit for 12V rails The maximum clamping voltage is 18.2V at a peak pulse current of 82.4A, which limits the transient voltage seen by downstream electronics to a level that most 12V-rated ICs can survive. The single bidirectional channel handles both positive and negative transients in one package, eliminating the need for two unidirectional devices in series for AC-coupled or reverse-polarity-protected lines. ## Through-hole axial package and board-level integration The DO-201AA (DO-27) axial leaded package is a through-hole form factor with a body diameter of 5.3 mm and overall length of 9.1 mm. The lead spacing is 8.9 mm nominal, and the leads are tin-plated copper for solderability. The package is not moisture-sensitive (MSL 1) and can be wave-soldered without a pre-bake. Mounting is straightforward: the leads are inserted into plated through-holes on the PCB, and the body is typically spaced 3-5 mm above the board to allow airflow for cooling. The axial form factor is compatible with both hand-assembly and wave-solder processes, and the part is supplied in tape-and-reel format for automated insertion.","metaTitle":"1.5KE13CAHE3_A/C Vishay TVS Diode, AEC-Q101, 1500W","metaDescription":"Active Vishay 1.5KE13CAHE3_A/C bidirectional TVS, AEC-Q101 qualified, 11.1V standoff, 18.2V clamp, 1500W peak pulse. Sourced to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circuit Protection"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division","Type":"Zener","Series":"Automotive, AEC-Q101, TransZorb®","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR)","Applications":"Automotive","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Package / Case":"DO-201AA, DO-27, Axial","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Power - Peak Pulse":"1500W (1.5kW)","Base Product Number":"1.5KE13","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~175°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Bidirectional Channels":"1","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"1.5KE","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"12.4V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"18.2V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"11.1V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"82.4A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.5346","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/cbd949ebcf4c95d5b4ea8fdecf87536f.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest pin-compatible alternative to the 1.5KE13CAHE3_A/C in the same Circuit Protection family?","answer":"The base product number is 1.5KE13, and the suffix indicates the specific qualification and packaging variant. A direct functional equivalent is the unqualified 1.5KE13CA (non-automotive) in the same DO-201AA package, which shares the same electrical characteristics — 11.1V standoff, 18.2V clamp, 1500W peak pulse — but lacks AEC-Q101 qualification and PPAP documentation. For new automotive designs, the 1.5KE13CAHE3_A/C is the correct part."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Vishay provide for the 1.5KE13CAHE3_A/C?","answer":"The part is listed under the Automotive series with AEC-Q101 qualification. Vishay typically provides RoHS compliance certificates, REACH SVHC declarations, and an AEC-Q101 qualification test report upon request. The part is also lead-free and RoHS-compliant per the standard Vishay Green statement for TransZorb® products."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/vishay-general-semiconductor-diodes-division/1.5KE13CAHE3_A-C","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/vishay-general-semiconductor-diodes-division/1.5KE13CAHE3_A-C when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","indexable":true}}