Obsolete — last-time-buy sourcing for existing BOM lines
The 1.5KE8V2CA-T: A board-level redesign using a current-production TVS in the same DO-201 footprint is the typical migration path for new builds.
1500 W peak pulse — clamping and trigger thresholds
The reverse standoff voltage of 7.02 V means the device does not conduct at normal rail voltage up to that level; it starts to break down at a minimum of 7.79 V and clamps the transient to a maximum of 12.1 V at the full 124 A peak current. That 12.1 V ceiling protects downstream 12 V-rated silicon from avalanche overstress. Bidirectional configuration (single channel) suits AC signal lines or bipolar DC rails where the transient can swing positive or negative relative to ground — the symmetrical V-I characteristic clamps both polarities identically.
DO-201 axial package — board integration and temperature range
Housed in the DO-201AA (DO-27) axial-lead through-hole package, the 1.5KE8V2CA-T mounts into a 1.1 mm diameter hole on a standard PCB or terminal strip. The axial leads carry the full surge current; the body is rated for continuous junction temperature from -55°C to 175°C, covering automotive under-hood and industrial enclosure ambient extremes. Supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) and Cut Tape (CT) options — the TR variant feeds automated insertion equipment; CT suits prototype or low-volume builds where hand-placement is acceptable.