The 1.5KE15CHE3/54: It clamps a 68.2 A peak pulse current (10/1000 µs waveform) to 22 V maximum, protecting a 12.1 V nominal rail from load-dump and inductive transients.
Obsolete — last-time-buy window closed
Vishay has marked this part obsolete. Sourcing is through independent surplus and broker channels; each lot is verified for authenticity and traceability before shipment.
AEC-Q101 and the 175 °C junction ceiling
The DO-201AA axial package (1.5KE footprint) solders into a through-hole board; the lead spacing matches standard 0.375-inch pitch.
