FEATURES
• Unidirectional
• Peak pulse power:
- 5000 W (10/1000 μs)
- 40 kW (8/20 μs)
• Excellent clamping capability
• Very fast response time
• Low incremental surge resistance
• Meets MSL level 1, per J-STD-020, LF maximum peak
of 260 °C
• AEC-Q101 qualified
- Automotive ordering code: base P/NHM3
for SMC5K10A to SMC5K20A
• Material categorization: for definitions of compliance
please see www.vishay.com/doc?99912

MECHANICAL DATA
Case: SMC (DO-214AB)
Molding compound meets UL 94 V-0 flammability rating
Base P/N-M3 - halogen-free, RoHS-compliant
Base P/NHM3_X - halogen-free, RoHS-compliant, and
AEC-Q101 qualified
(“_X” denotes revision code e.g. A, B, ... and only available
for SMC5K10A to 20A types)
Terminals: matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD 22-B102
M3 suffix meets JESD 201 class 2 whisker test, HM3 suffix
meets JESD 201 class 2 whisker test
Note
• SMC5K22A to SMC5K85A for industrial grade only
Polarity: color band denotes cathode end