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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division 1.5KE400A-E3/73 — Circuit Protection

1.5KE400A-E3/73 Vishay TransZorb TVS, 1.5kW, 548V Clamp

MPN1.5KE400A-E3/73
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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division TransZorb® TVS, Zener type, 1.5KE400A-/73, 1500W peak pulse, 342V standoff, 548V clamp, DO-201AA axial, through hole.

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

Specifications

1.5KE400A-E3/73 specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
SeriesTransZorb®
MountingThrough Hole
Voltage - breakdown380V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp548V
Voltage - reverse standoff342V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)2.7A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-55°C~175°C(TJ)
PackageTape & Box (TB)
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseDO-201AA, DO-27, Axial
Unidirectional channels1

Product details

TVS diode with 1.5 kW pulse rating and 342 V standoff

The 1.5KE400A-E3/73: Its 342 V reverse standoff voltage protects 380 V nominal rails, clamping transients at 548 V maximum while conducting 2.7 A peak pulse current.

What the clamping voltage means for rail protection

A 548 V clamp at 2.7 A Ipp means the TVS limits overvoltage on a 342 V DC bus to under 550 V during a surge — critical for downstream MOSFETs and DC-DC converters with 600 V abs-max ratings.

Package and mounting for through-hole assembly

Supplied in a DO-201AA (DO-27) axial-lead package, through-hole mount — the lead bend and body length match standard TVS footprints for 1.5 kW class parts. The Tape & Box (TB) packaging suits hand-insertion or vibratory bowl feed; the axial leads require no special soldering profile beyond typical wave or hand-solder processes.

Frequently asked questions

What is the closest pin-compatible alternative to 1.5KE400A-/73?

The 1.5KE400A (without the -/73 suffix) shares the same die and package but may differ in plating or packaging code — verify the BOM position before substituting.