0.18 pF — the spec that makes HDMI work
Its defining characteristic is an ultra-low capacitance of 0.18 pF at 1 MHz, which keeps signal integrity intact at multi-Gbps data rates — without that, the eye diagram closes and the link fails compliance. The 3.6 V maximum reverse standoff voltage sits right at the 3.3 V HDMI I/O rail, so it clamps only on an overvoltage event, not on normal signal swings. Breakdown is 6.4 V typical, and clamping is held to 15 V typical at the peak pulse current of 2.5 A (8/20 µs waveform).
Housed in a 2-X2SON package measuring 0.6 x 0.3 mm, this diode fits directly on the HDMI connector pins or near the source IC without eating board space. Surface-mount assembly is standard; the 0201 (0603 metric) case code aligns with common pick-and-place setups.
Lifecycle status
That means no last-time-buy pressure for existing BOMs, and it is safe to qualify into new designs.