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SM8S18CA AI Analysis:
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SM8S18CA product

SM8S18CA

TVS Diodes

AutomotiveTVS Diode6600WBidirectional

The SM8S18CA is a high-performance 6600W bidirectional TVS diode optimized for automotive load dump protection.

Best for

  • Automotive load dump protection
  • Inductive load switching

Avoid if

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

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation requirements
  • PCB footprint compatibility

Key specifications

Peak Pulse Power
6600 W
Reverse Standoff Voltage
18 V
Clamping Voltage
29.2 V

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
RoHS Compliant
REACH
REACH Affected
MSL
1 (Unlimited)
ECCN
EAR99
HTSUS
8541.10.0080

Application

AutomotivePower Protection

Datasheet

26dc80082d97802a324e9d4d1721fabc_DO218ABM8S18CA.pdf

800 KB

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Questions & answers

The SM8S18CA is a bidirectional Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode designed to protect sensitive electronics from high-energy voltage transients, specifically in automotive load dump scenarios.