AEC-Q101 qualified — the OEM auditor will ask for PPAP
The 1.5SMC220CAHM3_A/H carries AEC-Q101 qualification as part of the Automotive, 1.5SMC, TransZorb® series — this means it has passed the reliability stress tests (HTRB, H3TRB, TC, and ESD) required for PPAP submission to IATF 16949 customers. The operating temperature range of -65°C to 150°C (TJ) covers the full underhood and engine-bay profile, from cold-crank to hot-soak.
Package and board-fit — DO-214AB (SMC) footprint
Single bidirectional channel: one device protects both polarities on a signal or power rail, saving placement cost versus two unidirectional parts in series.
Sourcing and compliance — active, quoted to order
Product status is Active, meaning the original manufacturer continues to produce this order code. Base product number 1.5SMC220 — the suffix CAHM3_A/H denotes the automotive AEC-Q101 grade and the bidirectional polarity. Compliance documentation (RoHS, REACH, UL) is available from the Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division datasheet.
