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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division 1.5KE27CAHE3_A/C — Circuit Protection

Vishay 1.5KE27CAHE3_A/C TVS, 1500W, 23.1V, AEC-Q101

MPN1.5KE27CAHE3_A/C
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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division, Automotive AEC-Q101 TransZorb® series, bidirectional TVS diode, 1.5KE27CAHE3_A/C, 1500W peak pulse, 23.1V standoff, DO-201AA axial-lead.

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Specifications

1.5KE27CAHE3_A/C specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
SeriesAutomotive, AEC-Q101, TransZorb®
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage - breakdown25.7V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp37.5V
Voltage - reverse standoff23.1V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)40A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-55°C~175°C(TJ)
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
ApplicationsAutomotive
CaseDO-201AA, DO-27, Axial
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

Active production, 1500 W bidirectional TVS for 24 V rails

The 1.5KE27CAHE3_A/C: With a 23.1 V reverse standoff voltage and a 25.7 V minimum breakdown, it clamps transients at 37.5 V maximum — a fit for protecting 24 V nominal power or signal lines in automotive and industrial systems. The single bidirectional channel clamps both positive and negative surges, so one device replaces two unidirectional TVS diodes in series-opposing configuration.

AEC-Q101 qualification and 175 °C junction rating

The -55 °C to 175 °C operating junction temperature range covers engine-bay ambient and self-heating during repetitive surge events without derating the peak pulse power below the 1500 W rating.

DO-201AA axial package and through-hole mounting

Housed in a DO-201AA (DO-27) axial-lead package, the 1.5KE27CAHE3_A/C mounts through-hole — suited for point-to-point wiring on terminal boards or retrofitting into existing PCB layouts where a surface-mount TVS would not fit the hole pattern. The 40 A peak pulse current rating (10/1000 µs) at the 37.5 V clamping voltage confirms the device can absorb the surge energy without exceeding the package's thermal limits.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest pin-compatible alternative to the 1.5KE27CAHE3_A/C in this family?

The 1.5KE27CAHE3_A/C is a bidirectional device; a unidirectional variant with the same standoff voltage, the 1.5KE27AHE3_A/C, shares the same DO-201AA package and 1500 W rating but protects only one polarity. For a bidirectional replacement with identical ratings, the base part number 1.5KE27CA without the automotive suffix is functionally equivalent but lacks AEC-Q101 qualification.