1500 W peak pulse, 15.3 V standoff — the clamping decision
The 1.5KE18AHA0G: This unidirectional device is AEC-Q101 qualified, meaning it meets the automotive-grade reliability and temperature screening required for under-hood and chassis-mounted electronics. The 1500 W rating at the 10/1000 µs pulse tells you the energy it can absorb in a single surge — enough to clamp a 24 V load-dump transient on a 12 V automotive bus without the part failing short.
Housed in a DO-201AA (DO-27) axial-lead through-hole package, the part is marked with cathode band for polarity.
