SM8S18A AI Analysis:
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SM8S18A product

SM8S18A

TVS - Diodes

TVSAutomotive6600W

The SM8S18A is a 6600W AEC-Q101 qualified TVS diode designed for automotive load dump protection.

Best for

  • Automotive load dump protection
  • High-power surge suppression

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring low-power or small-form-factor protection

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation requirements
  • Polarity orientation

Key specifications

Peak Pulse Power
6600 W
Reverse Stand-Off Voltage
18 V
Clamping Voltage
29.2 V

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
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REACH
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MSL
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ECCN
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HTSUS
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Application

Automotive

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Questions & answers

It is a high-power transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode in a DO-218AB package, rated for 6600W peak pulse power.