What the ratings mean for the BOM
The 1.5KE300-B: The 256 V reverse standoff voltage means the diode stays off below that line voltage — it won't leak or clamp during normal 240 VAC or 250 VDC rail operation. The DO-201 package's axial leads carry the heat into the board; a short lead length and generous pad area improve the thermal coupling.
The 1.5KE300-B is marked obsolete by Littelfuse. No pin-compatible drop-in from the same manufacturer is documented, so a board-level redesign may be needed if a functional replacement is required.
