SS8P3CLHM3_A/I Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The SS8P3CLHM3_A/I is a Schottky diode array manufactured by Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division. This component features a 1 Pair Common Cathode configuration rated for 30 V DC reverse voltage and 4 A average rectified current per diode. The device is housed in a Surface Mount TO-277, 3-PowerDFN package and is qualified to AEC-Q101 automotive standards. The part is currently in active production status with 850 pieces available in inventory.

Substitute parts are identified when equivalent electrical performance and mechanical compatibility are required due to inventory constraints, supply chain considerations, or design flexibility needs while maintaining identical functional specifications.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Diode Configuration	1 Pair Common Cathode
Technology	Schottky
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max)	30 V
Current - Average Rectified (Io) (per Diode)	4 A
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If	580 mV @ 4 A
Speed	Fast Recovery ≤ 500 ns, > 200 mA (Io)
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr	300 µA @ 30 V
Operating Temperature - Junction	-55°C ~ 150°C
Package / Case	TO-277, 3-PowerDFN
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitute parts for the SS8P3CLHM3_A/I are identified based on strict electrical and mechanical parameter matching. The following criteria determine substitution eligibility:

Electrical Parameters:

Diode configuration: 1 Pair Common Cathode
Technology: Schottky
Maximum DC reverse voltage: 30 V
Average rectified current per diode: 4 A
Forward voltage: 580 mV @ 4 A
Recovery speed: Fast Recovery ≤ 500 ns, > 200 mA
Reverse leakage current: 300 µA @ 30 V
Junction temperature range: -55°C ~ 150°C

Mechanical Parameters:

Package type: TO-277, 3-PowerDFN
Mounting type: Surface Mount
Supplier device package: TO-277A (SMPC)

Compliance Parameters:

RoHS3 compliance
Moisture Sensitivity Level: 1 (Unlimited)

Parts meeting all these parameters are classified as parametric equivalents and direct substitutes.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	SS8P3CLHM3_A/I	SS8P3C-M3/86A
Manufacturer	Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division	Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division
Category	Diodes, Rectifiers	Diodes, Rectifiers
Series	eSMP®	eSMP®
Diode Configuration	1 Pair Common Cathode	1 Pair Common Cathode
Technology	Schottky	Schottky
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max)	30 V	30 V
Current - Average Rectified (Io) (per Diode)	4 A	4 A
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If	580 mV @ 4 A	580 mV @ 4 A
Speed	Fast Recovery ≤ 500 ns, > 200 mA (Io)	Fast Recovery ≤ 500 ns, > 200 mA (Io)
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr	300 µA @ 30 V	300 µA @ 30 V
Operating Temperature - Junction	-55°C ~ 150°C	-55°C ~ 150°C
Package / Case	TO-277, 3-PowerDFN	TO-277, 3-PowerDFN
Mounting Type	Surface Mount	Surface Mount
Supplier Device Package	TO-277A (SMPC)	TO-277A (SMPC)
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
REACH Status	REACH Unaffected	REACH Unaffected
Product Status	Active	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Both the SS8P3CLHM3_A/I and SS8P3C-M3/86A are active production components manufactured by Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division within the eSMP® series. Both parts are ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, meeting current environmental and regulatory requirements.

The SS8P3C-M3/86A offers higher inventory availability at 12,400 pieces compared to 850 pieces for the SS8P3CLHM3_A/I. Both components share identical electrical specifications, mechanical packaging, and thermal operating ranges. Selection between these parts should be based on inventory requirements and supply chain considerations, as they are direct parametric equivalents with no functional differentiation.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Are SS8P3CLHM3_A/I and SS8P3C-M3/86A electrically interchangeable?

A: Yes. Both components are Schottky diode arrays with identical electrical specifications: 30 V maximum reverse voltage, 4 A average rectified current per diode, 580 mV forward voltage at 4 A, and identical reverse leakage characteristics. They operate across the same temperature range of -55°C to 150°C.

Q: Do these parts use the same package?

A: Yes. Both components use the TO-277, 3-PowerDFN Surface Mount package with TO-277A (SMPC) supplier device package designation. They are mechanically compatible for PCB assembly without layout modifications.

Q: What is the significance of the different part number suffixes?

A: The part numbers SS8P3CLHM3_A/I and SS8P3C-M3/86A represent different manufacturing date codes or internal Vishay tracking designations. The base product number SS8P3 identifies the core diode array design. Both variants meet identical performance specifications.

Q: Are both parts suitable for automotive applications?

A: The SS8P3CLHM3_A/I carries AEC-Q101 automotive qualification. The SS8P3C-M3/86A specifications provided do not explicitly list automotive qualification status. Verify automotive qualification requirements with the component supplier if this is a critical application parameter.

Q: What is the Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) for these parts?

A: Both components have MSL 1 (Unlimited), indicating no moisture sensitivity restrictions during storage or handling. Standard component storage practices apply.

Q: Are these parts RoHS compliant?

A: Yes. Both SS8P3CLHM3_A/I and SS8P3C-M3/86A are ROHS3 compliant and REACH unaffected, meeting current environmental regulations for electronic component manufacturing and distribution.

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