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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division 1.5KE22C-E3/54 — Circuit Protection

Vishay 1.5KE22C-E3/54 TVS, 1500W, Bidirectional, DO-201AA

MPN1.5KE22C-E3/54
Obsolete

Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division, TransZorb® series, TVS Zener, bidirectional, 1.5KE22C-/54, 1500W peak pulse, 17.8V standoff, 31.9V clamp, DO-201AA axial through-hole.

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

Specifications

1.5KE22C-E3/54 specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
SeriesTransZorb®
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage - breakdown19.8V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp31.9V
Voltage - reverse standoff17.8V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)47A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-55°C~175°C(TJ)
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseDO-201AA, DO-27, Axial
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

The 1.5KE22C-E3/54: Reverse standoff voltage is 17.8 V, meaning the diode draws negligible leakage below this rail voltage. Breakdown occurs at a minimum of 19.8 V, and clamping is guaranteed at 31.9 V max when the peak pulse current hits 47 A. Bidirectional — a single device protects both polarities, useful on AC signal lines or DC rails where reverse-connection transients are possible. The 1500 W rating at 10/1000 µs waveform is the standard TVS power metric; derate for shorter pulse widths or higher ambient temperatures per the TransZorb datasheet curve.

Through-hole DO-201AA — rework and board-fit

DO-201AA axial-lead package, through-hole mount. The leads are robust enough for hand soldering or wave — no special thermal profile needed. Polarity is marked by the cathode band; on a bidirectional part the band is present but the device clamps both ways.

General-purpose protection — no power-line rating

Marked for general-purpose applications. The power-line protection flag is 'No' — this is not a primary AC mains suppressor; it is intended for DC rail or signal-line transient clamping in control, instrumentation, or automotive auxiliary circuits.

Frequently asked questions

What compliance documentation does Vishay provide for 1.5KE22C-/54?

The evidence does not list RoHS, REACH, UL, or IEC certifications for this part. Standard Vishay TransZorb TVS diodes are typically RoHS-compliant and UL-recognized (file E54228), but this specific order code's compliance status is not confirmed in the record.