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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division 1.5KE13CHE3/73 — Circuit Protection

1.5KE13CHE3/73 Vishay Zener TVS, 1500W, Bidirectional

MPN1.5KE13CHE3/73
Obsolete

Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division, Automotive AEC-Q101 TransZorb® series, Zener TVS diode, 1.5KE13CHE3/73, bidirectional, 1500W peak pulse, 10.5V standoff, DO-201AA axial through-hole.

Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division 1.5KE13CHE3/73 datasheet (PDF)
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Jul 2026

Specifications

1.5KE13CHE3/73 specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
SeriesAutomotive, AEC-Q101, TransZorb®
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage - breakdown11.7V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp19V
Voltage - reverse standoff10.5V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)78.9A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-55°C~175°C(TJ)
PackageTape & Box (TB)
ApplicationsAutomotive
CaseDO-201AA, DO-27, Axial
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

1500 W bidirectional Zener TVS for 12 V automotive rails

The 1.5KE13CHE3/73: Its 10.5 V reverse standoff voltage and 19 V maximum clamping at 78.9 A peak pulse current make it a fit for protecting 12 V nominal automotive power buses from load-dump and inductive transients.

Protection window and thermal envelope

The breakdown voltage range starts at 11.7 V minimum, ensuring the device begins conducting before the protected rail exceeds the downstream component's absolute maximum rating. The 19 V clamping ceiling limits the voltage seen by the load during a surge event.

Obsolete — sourcing through independent channels

Vishay has marked the 1.5KE13CHE3/73 as obsolete.

Frequently asked questions

What is the 1.5KE13CHE3/73's peak pulse power rating?

This defines its ability to clamp high-energy transients such as load-dump pulses on 12 V automotive buses.

What compliance documentation does Vishay provide for the 1.5KE13CHE3/73?

The part is qualified to AEC-Q101 (automotive grade) and carries the TransZorb® designation.