1500 W bidirectional clamp for general-purpose transient suppression
The 1.5KE6.8C-B: It clamps transients at 11.03 V max while conducting 144.8 A peak pulse current, with a 5.8 V reverse standoff voltage. The 6.12 V minimum breakdown voltage and 5.8 V standoff make this part suited for protecting 5 V logic or low-voltage DC rails against surges that exceed the normal operating level but stay within the 1500 W dissipation envelope of the DO-201 package.
Clamping parameters and thermal envelope
The DO-201AA (DO-27) axial-lead package allows through-hole mounting on boards where the lead bend and body clearance need to match a standard 0.100-inch grid layout.
Lifecycle reality for the BOM line
For a line that already uses this part, the BOM position must be sourced through independent distribution or surplus channels; quantities and traceability are confirmed at RFQ time, not from factory stock.