{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1.5KE160AHB0G","brand":"Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation","brandSlug":"taiwan-semiconductor-corporation","productSlug":"1.5KE160AHB0G","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/taiwan-semiconductor-corporation/1.5KE160AHB0G","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1.5KE160AHB0G","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Taiwan Semiconductor 1.5KE series Zener TVS diode, 1.5KE160AHB0G, 1500W peak pulse power, 136V reverse standoff, 152V breakdown, 219V clamping, DO-201AA axial, AEC-Q101 automotive grade.","salesMarkdown":"The 1.5KE160AHB0G: AEC-Q101 qualification certifies this part for automotive-grade stress testing: it has passed the reliability screens for temperature cycling, high-temperature reverse bias, and ESD robustness that commercial-grade TVS parts skip. ## Clamping voltage, breakdown, and the protection window The reverse standoff voltage is 136 V — the DC bus or signal line it protects must never exceed this level in normal operation. Breakdown occurs at 152 V minimum, so the diode remains high-impedance below that threshold and starts conducting only when a transient pushes the line above 152 V. That 219 V ceiling is what the downstream silicon sees during the surge — if the protected device's abs-max rating is below 219 V, this TVS will not hold it safe. Peak pulse power is 1500 W (1.5 kW) for the standard 10/1000 µs pulse. This is the energy-handling capacity that determines whether the TVS survives a single high-energy transient or fails shorted. For repetitive surges, the derating curve from the datasheet must be applied. ## Package, temperature range, and the deployment environment The 175°C upper limit allows deployment in engine-bay electronics or industrial enclosures where ambient temperatures hit 105°C and self-heating from the surge adds another 50–60°C. This is a unidirectional Zener-type TVS with one channel, so it clamps only positive transients above the breakdown voltage. For AC lines or bidirectional clamping, two devices back-to-back or a dedicated bidirectional TVS is needed.","metaTitle":"1.5KE160AHB0G TVS Diode, 1500W, 136V Standoff, DO-201","metaDescription":"Taiwan Semiconductor 1.5KE160AHB0G Zener TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse power, 136V reverse standoff, AEC-Q101 qualified. Active production, available to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circuit Protection"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation","Type":"Zener","Grade":"Automotive","Series":"1.5KE","Package":"Bulk","Applications":"-","Mounting Type":"Through Hole","Qualification":"AEC-Q101","Package / Case":"DO-201AA, DO-27, Axial","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Power - Peak Pulse":"1500W (1.5kW)","Base Product Number":"1.5KE160","Operating Temperature":"-55°C ~ 175°C (TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"DO-201","Unidirectional Channels":"1","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"152V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"219V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"136V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"7.1A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.4993","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/a688563676897fea683fa9d5a5542f4e.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is 1.5KE160AHB0G AEC-Q101 qualified?","answer":"Yes, the qualification field lists AEC-Q101, which certifies this TVS for automotive stress testing: temperature cycling, high-temperature reverse bias, and ESD robustness. This makes it suitable for automotive and other high-reliability applications where commercial-grade parts would not pass the reliability screens."},{"question":"Is this a unidirectional or bidirectional TVS?","answer":"It is a unidirectional Zener-type device with one channel, so it clamps only positive transients above the breakdown voltage. For AC or bidirectional clamping, use two devices back-to-back or a dedicated bidirectional TVS."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/taiwan-semiconductor-corporation/1.5KE160AHB0G","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/taiwan-semiconductor-corporation/1.5KE160AHB0G 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}}