AEC-Q101 qualified — the under-hood surge guard
The 1.5SMC160CAHM3_A/I: The 1500 W rating means it can absorb a single 10/1000 µs surge up to that energy level without failing short — the clamping voltage stays within the downstream IC's abs-max rating.
Package and board-fit — DO-214AB (SMC)
Housed in the DO-214AB (SMC) package, this TVS diode has a standard footprint shared across the 1.5SMC family. The package is compatible with reflow soldering profiles per JEDEC J-STD-020. Operating temperature spans -65 °C to 150 °C, covering the full automotive temperature range with margin.
Sourcing and compliance
Vishay provides RoHS and REACH compliance documentation for this series. The part is supplied in Tape & Reel packaging, 500 or 850 pieces per reel depending on the reel diameter — confirm the reel quantity at RFQ.