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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division 1.5SMC160CA-E3/57T — Circuit Protection

1.5SMC160CA-E3/57T Vishay TVS Diode, 1500W, Bidirectional

MPN1.5SMC160CA-E3/57T
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Vishay General Semiconductor 1.5SMC, TransZorb® series bidirectional TVS diode, DO-214AB SMC package, 1500W peak pulse power, 136V reverse standoff, 219V clamping.

Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

1.5SMC160CA-E3/57T specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
Series1.5SMC, TransZorb®
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - breakdown152V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp219V
Voltage - reverse standoff136V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)6.8A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-65°C~150°C(TJ)
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseDO-214AB, SMC
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

1500W surge clamp for 136V rails

The 1.5SMC160CA-E3/57T: It clamps a 136V reverse standoff rail at 219V maximum, passing 6.8A peak pulse current before the silicon junction absorbs the transient. Bidirectional construction means a single device protects both polarities on a signal or power line — useful for AC-coupled data lines, DC bus rails subject to reverse surges, or anywhere the polarity of the transient is unknown. The 152V minimum breakdown voltage gives a 16V margin above the standoff before the diode starts conducting leakage.

DO-214AB SMC package — rework and board fit

Operating temperature spans -65°C to 150°C junction, covering cold-crank automotive, industrial enclosure heat soak, and outdoor telecom cabinets without derating. The wide range means the leakage current at high temperature is the main design consideration — expect higher standby draw at 125°C+ than the 25°C datasheet typical.