What the 1500W rating means for an automotive TVS
The 1.5KE8.2CAHE3_A/C: The 7.02V reverse standoff voltage means it stays transparent on a nominal 5V or 6V rail, clamping at 12.1V max to protect downstream silicon from transients up to 124A peak pulse current. AEC-Q101 qualification covers the -55°C to 175°C operating junction range, making this part suitable for under-hood or engine-bay ECU modules that see thermal cycling and load-dump events.
Package and mounting for through-hole assembly
Supplied in a DO-201AA (DO-27) axial-lead package, the 1.5KE8.2CAHE3_A/C mounts through-hole on a PCB or terminal block. The axial body allows hand-insertion or wave-solder assembly; the 1.5KE supplier device package code matches the standard Vishay outline for this power class. Packaged in Tape & Reel (TR) format, suitable for automated insertion or reel-fed kitting — the reel quantity supports production runs without manual cut-tape handling.