1500W peak pulse power in a DO-201AD axial package
The 1.5KE9.1ARL4 is an onsemi Mosorb™ Zener TVS diode rated for 1500 W peak pulse power, with a reverse standoff voltage of 7.78 V and a maximum clamping voltage of 13.4 V at 112 A peak pulse current. This single unidirectional channel protects a 7.78 V rail from transients up to 1500 W, making it suitable for general-purpose surge suppression in through-hole designs.
Clamping voltage and breakdown margin
With a minimum breakdown voltage of 8.65 V and a maximum clamp of 13.4 V, the 1.5KE9.1ARL4 offers a ~5 V margin between the rail and the clamp—tight enough for a 7.78 V nominal bus but not for a 12 V rail. The 112 A peak pulse current capability (10/1000 µs) ensures the diode can absorb repetitive surges without exceeding the junction temperature range of -65°C to 175°C.
Obsolete status and sourcing reality
onsemi has marked the 1.5KE9.1ARL4 as Obsolete. No official successor is listed. For a BOM line that still calls for this exact order code, the only procurement path is to source remaining inventory through distribution or broker channels. The DO-201AD axial footprint is shared by many active TVS diodes in the 1.5KE series—confirm the breakdown voltage and package match when substituting.
