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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division 1.5SMC18CAHM3/I — Circuit Protection

1.5SMC18CAHM3/I TVS Diode, 1500W, Bidirectional, DO-214AB

MPN1.5SMC18CAHM3/I
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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division, Automotive AEC-Q101 1.5SMC TransZorb® series, bidirectional Zener TVS diode, 1.5SMC18CAHM3/I, 1500W peak pulse power, 15.3V reverse standoff, DO-214AB (SMC) package, Tape & Reel.

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

Specifications

1.5SMC18CAHM3/I specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
SeriesAutomotive, AEC-Q101, 1.5SMC, TransZorb®
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - breakdown17.1V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp25.2V
Voltage - reverse standoff15.3V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)59.5A
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

Clamping and breakdown parametrics for the 15.3 V rail

The 1.5SMC18CAHM3/I: The single bidirectional channel means you can place it across a differential pair or a single supply line without worrying about polarity — it clamps both directions equally.

AEC-Q101 and the 150°C junction ceiling

AEC-Q101 qualification means this diode has passed the stress tests required for under-hood and chassis-mounted electronics: temperature cycling, high-temperature reverse bias, and ESD robustness. The DO-214AB (SMC) package is a standard surface-mount footprint with a large copper pad for heat sinking. Hand-solderable with a hot-air station or reflow oven — the package body is big enough to work with tweezers and a fine tip. No power line protection means it is designed for signal and low-impedance power rails, not AC mains.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I buy 1.5SMC18CAHM3/I and how do I get a price?

The 1.5SMC18CAHM3/I is an active Vishay part sourced through our distribution network.