Obsolete 1.5KE20-B — sourcing reality for a discontinued TVS
The 1.5KE20-B is marked Obsolete by Littelfuse, meaning the factory line has stopped and no further production runs are scheduled.
Reverse standoff voltage is 17.1V, so the diode does not conduct at normal DC bus levels up to that point; breakdown begins at 18V minimum.
Package and temperature — through-hole fit for high-reliability boards
Supplied in the DO-201AA (DO-27) axial-lead package, through-hole mount, with the DO-201 supplier device package designation. Operating junction temperature range spans -55°C to 175°C, covering military and industrial thermal environments without derating concerns.
