The 1.5SMCJ160A is a surface-mount rectifier diode designed and manufactured by the German semiconductor company, Diotec. This device is a 1600V, 1.5A power switching rectifier which is a suitable choice for high voltage, high speed switching applications. Its reverse leakage current is extremely low, making it a good pick for applications that require low power consumption. The 1.5SMCJ160A is RoHS compliant, capable of operating at temperatures as low as –55°C and as high as 150°C, and comes in the JEDEC SMA package. It is suitable for use in a variety of switching applications including LED lighting, power supplies, and in the fields of automotive and industrial electronics.