Littelfuse 1.5KE440CA TVS diode 462V 1500W DO-201 surge protection diode

Littelfuse 1.5KE440CA is a transient voltage suppression (TVS) diode designed to safeguard electronic equipment by providing robust overvoltage protection. With a peak power dissipation of 1500 watts, the diode is capable of clamping voltage spikes to within safe levels, ensuring the integrity of sensitive components is maintained. Manufactured in a DO-201 package, the 1.5KE440CA uses a semiconductor pn junction to efficiently suppress high-energy transients, delivering an impressive stand-off voltage of 440 volts and a breakdown voltage range of up to 462 volts. This suppressor diode is typically utilised in applications requiring protection against voltage transients induced by load switching and lightning surges, such as in telecommunications equipment, automotive electronics, and power supplies. The diode's reliable performance in critical surge protection roles makes it an essential component in the design of resilient electronic systems.