{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1.5KE16AH","brand":"Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation","brandSlug":"taiwan-semiconductor-corporation","productSlug":"1.5KE16AH","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/taiwan-semiconductor-corporation/1.5KE16AH","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1.5KE16AH","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation 1.5KE series, Zener TVS diode, 1.5KE16AH, 1500W peak pulse power, 13.6V reverse standoff, unidirectional, DO-201AA axial, AEC-Q101.","salesMarkdown":"## 1500 W peak pulse in an automotive-grade axial package The 1.5KE16AH: Its 13.6 V reverse standoff voltage and 22.5 V clamping maximum at 70 A peak pulse current make it a fit for 12 V automotive rail protection — the standoff sits above the nominal bus voltage while the clamp keeps transients off downstream electronics. ## Voltage breakdown and clamping margins Minimum breakdown voltage is 15.2 V, giving a guard band above the 13.6 V standoff — the diode stays off during normal operation and only conducts when a transient pushes the rail past the breakdown threshold. Maximum clamping voltage of 22.5 V at the rated 70 A pulse current defines the worst-case voltage the protected circuit sees; a 12 V nominal rail with a 24 V abs-max input can survive this clamp level with margin. ## DO-201 axial package and board integration Housed in a DO-201AA (DO-27) axial-lead package, the 1.5KE16AH mounts through-hole — the body and lead diameter are standard for 1500 W TVS diodes, so the PCB footprint and hole size match existing layouts for this power class. The axial format suits point-to-point wiring or through-hole PCB assembly where the diode is placed close to the connector or power entry point to minimise loop inductance between the TVS and the protected circuit.","metaTitle":"1.5KE16AH TVS Diode, 1500W, AEC-Q101, DO-201","metaDescription":"1.5KE16AH Zener TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse, 13.6V standoff, AEC-Q101 automotive qualified. Active production, sourced per RFQ.","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":"Tape & Reel (TR)","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":"1.5KE16","Operating Temperature":"-55°C ~ 175°C (TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"DO-201","Unidirectional Channels":"1","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"15.2V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"22.5V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"13.6V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"70A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.4993","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/3bf9d0138628a3869a820219ef0009b7.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the closest pin-compatible alternative to the 1.5KE16AH?","answer":"The 1.5KE series includes multiple voltage variants, but a direct drop-in replacement would require matching the 13.6 V standoff, 1500 W rating, and DO-201 package — confirm with the BOM's voltage and power requirements before substituting."},{"question":"What compliance documentation does Taiwan Semiconductor Corporation provide for the 1.5KE16AH?","answer":"RoHS and REACH compliance documentation is typically available from the manufacturer's product page or upon request from the distributor at RFQ."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/taiwan-semiconductor-corporation/1.5KE16AH","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/1.5KE16AH 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}}