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Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division 1.5SMC33CAHM3_A/I — Circuit Protection

Vishay 1.5SMC33CAHM3_A/I TVS Diode, 1500W, Bidirectional

MPN1.5SMC33CAHM3_A/I
Active

Vishay General Semiconductor, Automotive AEC-Q101 1.5SMC TransZorb series, bidirectional TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse, 28.2V standoff, DO-214AB SMC package, Tape & Reel.

Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

1.5SMC33CAHM3_A/I specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
SeriesAutomotive, AEC-Q101, 1.5SMC, TransZorb®
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - breakdown31.4V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp45.7V
Voltage - reverse standoff28.2V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)32.8A
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

The 1.5SMC33CAHM3_A/I: It clamps transients on a 28.2 V nominal rail — the reverse standoff voltage — and can handle a peak pulse power of 1500 W (10/1000 µs waveform) without failing. Breakdown occurs at a minimum of 31.4 V, and the clamping voltage is held to 45.7 V at the rated peak pulse current of 32.8 A.

AEC-Q101 qualification and temperature range for under-hood and telecom environments

The operating temperature range of -65°C to 150°C (TJ) covers both cold-crank and under-hood soak conditions. Telecom base-station power feeds also benefit from this margin, as outdoor cabinets can exceed 85°C internal ambient. Lifecycle status is Active per the manufacturer — no end-of-life notice or last-time-buy window is in effect.

DO-214AB (SMC) surface-mount package — board integration notes

The cathode band is marked for orientation, though the bidirectional nature of this device means polarity is not critical for the protection function. The device is supplied in Tape & Reel packaging, compatible with automated pick-and-place assembly.

Frequently asked questions

What is the peak pulse power rating and what does it mean for circuit protection?

This means it can absorb a transient energy pulse of that magnitude without exceeding the junction temperature limit — sufficient for protecting 28 V supply rails in automotive and telecom equipment against load-dump or inductive kickback events.