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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division 1.5KE160CAHE3_B/C — Circuit Protection

1.5KE160CAHE3_B/C Vishay TVS, 1500W Bidirectional, DO-201

MPN1.5KE160CAHE3_B/C
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Vishay General Semiconductor TransZorb® Automotive TVS Diode, 1.5KE160CAHE3_B/C, 1500W Peak Pulse, 136V Standoff, Bidirectional, AEC-Q101, DO-201AA Axial.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

1.5KE160CAHE3_B/C specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
SeriesTransZorb®
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage - breakdown152V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp219V
Voltage - reverse standoff136V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)7.1A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 175°C (TJ)
GradeAutomotive
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
ApplicationsTelecom
QualificationAEC-Q101
CaseDO-201AA, DO-27, Axial
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

1500 W bidirectional TVS for 136 V rails

The 1.5KE160CAHE3_B/C: It clamps transients at 219 V maximum when the surge current hits 7.1 A, and the reverse standoff voltage is 136 V — so it sits across a 136 V DC rail and stays off until a transient pushes past the 152 V minimum breakdown threshold. The operating junction range is -55°C to +175°C, covering under-hood and transmission-bay thermal profiles.

Clamping voltage and surge rating

The clamping voltage of 219 V at 7.1 A peak pulse current defines the protection ceiling for the downstream circuitry. A 136 V nominal rail sees the TVS avalanche at 152 V (minimum breakdown) and hard-clamps at 219 V — the energy is absorbed in the silicon junction, not passed to the load. Single bidirectional channel in the DO-201AA axial package — the same footprint as the standard 1.5KE series. The through-hole body handles reflow or hand-solder assembly without MSL concerns.

Active production, sourced per RFQ

Lifecycle status is Active.

Frequently asked questions

Who supplies 1.5KE160CAHE3_B/C and how is it quoted for volume purchases?

We source the 1.5KE160CAHE3_B/C through independent distribution channels. No stock-holding claim is made — availability is verified at quote time.