{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1.5SMC16CA-E3/57T","brand":"Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division","brandSlug":"vishay-general-semiconductor-diodes-division","productSlug":"1.5SMC16CA-E3-57T","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/vishay-general-semiconductor-diodes-division/1.5SMC16CA-E3-57T","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1.5SMC16CA-E3%2F57T","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division, 1.5SMC TransZorb® series, bidirectional TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse power, 13.6V reverse standoff, DO-214AB SMC package, surface mount.","salesMarkdown":"## 1500 W bidirectional TVS for general-purpose rail clamping The 1.5SMC16CA-E3/57T: Its 13.6 V reverse standoff voltage and 22.5 V clamping ceiling make it a fit for 12 V nominal supply rails where a transient needs to be shunted before it reaches downstream silicon. The single bidirectional channel means one device clamps both polarities — no need to pair two unidirectional parts for AC-coupled or floating lines. The 66.7 A peak pulse current rating at the 10/1000 µs test pulse tells you the die can sink a substantial surge before the clamping voltage rises above the 22.5 V ceiling. ## Clamping voltage and breakdown margin The minimum breakdown voltage is 15.2 V, with the reverse standoff at 13.6 V — a 1.6 V guard band between normal rail operation and the onset of avalanche. A 12 V bus riding at 13.2 V under regulation still sits below the standoff threshold, so the TVS stays high-impedance during normal operation and only conducts when a transient pushes the rail above 15.2 V. At the 66.7 A peak pulse current the clamping voltage hits 22.5 V max — this is the voltage the protected circuit must survive. A downstream DC-DC converter with a 25 V abs-max input sees a 2.5 V margin; a 20 V-rated part would need additional series protection or a lower-clamping TVS. ## DO-214AB SMC footprint and temperature range Housed in the DO-214AB (SMCJ) package, this is a surface-mount device with a standard JEDEC footprint. No power line protection rating — this part is intended for signal and low-power rail clamping, not for direct mains or high-energy AC line suppression. The 1500 W rating is a peak pulse figure, not continuous dissipation; derate for ambient temperature above 25°C per the manufacturer's curve. ## Active production and sourcing posture Store the reels in dry conditions per the moisture sensitivity level on the reel label — the SMC body is not hermetic, and absorbed moisture can cause package cracking during reflow.","metaTitle":"Vishay 1.5SMC16CA-E3/57T TVS, 1500W, 13.6V Standoff","metaDescription":"Vishay 1.5SMC16CA-E3/57T bidirectional TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse power, 13.6V reverse standoff. Active production, DO-214AB SMC package. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circuit Protection"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division","Type":"Zener","Series":"1.5SMC, TransZorb®","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Applications":"General Purpose","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"DO-214AB, SMC","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Power - Peak Pulse":"1500W (1.5kW)","Base Product Number":"1.5SMC16","Operating Temperature":"-65°C~150°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Bidirectional Channels":"1","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"DO-214AB (SMCJ)","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"15.2V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"22.5V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"13.6V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"66.7A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.6700","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/de7dd597f6fdc3f56660f78f3e5a960d.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What package does the 1.5SMC16CA-/57T come in?","answer":"It is supplied in the DO-214AB (SMC) surface-mount package, also referred to as SMCJ."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/vishay-general-semiconductor-diodes-division/1.5SMC16CA-E3-57T","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/vishay-general-semiconductor-diodes-division/1.5SMC16CA-E3-57T when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","indexable":true}}