# 1.5KE16CA

**RUILON(Shenzhen Ruilongyuan Elec)** · TVS · DO-201

1.5KE16CA from RUILON(Shenzhen Ruilongyuan Elec), in a DO-201. Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.

## Pinout

| Pin | Name | Type | Function |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A1 | passive | Bi-directional TVS terminal 1 (1.5KE16CA is the CA bi-directional type, no polarity; VRWM 13.6 V, VBR 15.2-16.8 V at 1 mA, VC 22.5 V max at 67.0 A). |
| 2 | A2 | passive | Bi-directional TVS terminal 2 (no cathode band on bi-directional parts; 1500 W peak pulse power at 10/1000μs). |

## Key specifications

| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | RUILON(Shenzhen Ruilongyuan Elec) |
| Package | DO-201 |
| Category | Circuit Protection |
| Pins | 2 |

## Electrical characteristics

Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json `metadata.characteristics` carries them as data).

| Parameter | Symbol | Min | Typ | Max | Unit | Conditions | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reverse Breakdown Voltage | VBR | 15.2 |  | 16.8 | V | @ IT = 1 mA | 2 |
| Reverse Stand-Off Voltage | VRWM |  | 13.6 |  | V |  | 2 |
| Maximum Clamping Voltage | VC |  |  | 22.5 | V | @ IPP, 10/1000µs | 2 |
| Maximum Peak Pulse Current | IPP |  |  | 67 | A | 10/1000µs | 2 |
| Reverse Leakage Current | IR |  |  | 1 | µA | @ VRWM | 2 |
| Breakdown Test Current | IT |  | 1 |  | mA |  | 2 |
| Peak Pulse Power Dissipation | PPP |  |  | 1500 | W | 10x1000µs waveform (Note 1) | 1 |
| Steady State Power Dissipation | PD |  |  | 5 | W | infinite heat sink at TL=75°C | 1 |
| Operating Junction and Storage Temperature Range | TJ,TSTG | -55 |  | 150 | °C |  | 1 |

## Materials and finish

As the datasheet states them (page.json `metadata.appearance`; the 3D model's colours follow it).

| Part | Material | Colour / plating | Datasheet says | Page |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| contacts |  | tin | l Matte tin lead-free Plated l Low incremental surge resistance | 1 |

## CAD (KiCad official)

- Symbol: `1.5KE16CA`
- Footprint: `Diode_THT:D_DO-201AD_P15.24mm_Horizontal`
- 3D model: DO-201 (KiCad packages3D, STEP)

## Provenance

Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:

- **Datasheet:** [RUILON(Shenzhen Ruilongyuan Elec) datasheet](docs/1-5ke16ca-datasheet.pdf) (6 pp, sha256 `90967e81fb1cb38e`, retrieved 2026-10-22, tier: lcsc)
- **Extractor:** parts-factory `2.0.0` / `extract_pins 0.3`, primary `claude-sonnet-5-5` (text), consensus `claude-sonnet-5-5` (agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish.
- **CAD:** KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).

[Datasheet PDF](docs/1-5ke16ca-datasheet.pdf)