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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division 1.5SMC12CAHM3_A/I — Circuit Protection

Vishay 1.5SMC12CAHM3_A/I TVS Diode, 1.5kW, Bidirectional

MPN1.5SMC12CAHM3_A/I
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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division, Automotive AEC-Q101 1.5SMC TransZorb® series, bidirectional TVS diode, 1.5SMC12CAHM3_A/I, 1500W peak pulse power, 10.2V standoff, DO-214AB SMC package.

Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division 1.5SMC12CAHM3_A/I datasheet (PDF)
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

1.5SMC12CAHM3_A/I specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
SeriesAutomotive, AEC-Q101, 1.5SMC, TransZorb®
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - breakdown11.4V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp16.7V
Voltage - reverse standoff10.2V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)89.8A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-65°C~150°C(TJ)
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
ApplicationsAutomotive, Telecom
CaseDO-214AB, SMC
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

What the 1500W pulse rating means for your protection design

The 1.5SMC12CAHM3_A/I: The 10.2 V reverse standoff voltage sits comfortably above a nominal 12 V rail, so the diode stays off during normal operation and only conducts when the line exceeds the 11.4 V minimum breakdown threshold.

Housed in a DO-214AB (SMC) package, this is a surface-mount part with a large copper tab for heat sinking — the junction-to-ambient thermal path relies on the PCB pad area, so a generous copper pour under the cathode tab is recommended for sustained pulse trains. Operating temperature spans -65°C to 150°C junction, covering the full automotive temperature envelope from cold crank to under-hood soak.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy the 1.5SMC12CAHM3_A/I and get a quote?

The 1.5SMC12CAHM3_A/I is available to order through independent distribution.

What compliance documentation does Vishay provide for the 1.5SMC12CAHM3_A/I?

As an AEC-Q101 qualified part, Vishay provides PPAP documentation, RoHS compliance data, and the standard automotive-grade reliability test reports upon request.