The clamping voltage peaks at 162 V at the rated 3.8 A peak pulse current, so the downstream circuitry needs to survive that ceiling. It's a Zener-type bidirectional device, meaning it clips both positive and negative spikes symmetrically, which is handy for AC signal lines or unipolar rails where reverse polarity is a risk.
Package and mounting — hand-solderable SMB
Housed in the DO-214AA (SMB) package, this is a surface-mount part with gull-wing leads that are friendly for hand soldering with a fine-tip iron or hot air. The SMB footprint is a common one — you'll find it on many TVS diodes in this power class, so PCB layout reuse is straightforward. No power line protection built in (it's a transient suppressor, not a crowbar), so pair it with a fuse if sustained overvoltage is a concern.
Lifecycle and sourcing — still in active production
No last-time-buy or obsolescence notice to worry about for new designs.