The SMAJ85CA-13 from Diodes Incorporated is a high-quality Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by system level events or other transient voltage events. This TVS diode is an ideal solution for safeguarding sensitive components from electrical overstresses such as lightning, inductive load switching, and electrostatic discharge (ESD).

Key Features

• Bi-Directional Clamping: The SMAJ85CA-13 provides bi-directional clamping which makes it suitable for AC applications or where the polarity reverses periodically.
• High Surge Capability: With its ability to handle high transient surge currents, this device ensures robust protection for your electronics.
• Low Incremental Surge Resistance: The surge resistance is minimized, allowing for better performance and reliability during surge events.
• DO-214AC (SMA) Package: This compact package allows for efficient use of board space without compromising on surge handling capability.
• Peak Pulse Power: It can withstand peak pulse power of 400W at 10/1000μs waveform, which is typical for lightning and power cross surge events.
• Breakdown Voltage: The device has a stand-off voltage of 85V, which is suitable for a range of applications.
• AEC-Q101 Qualified: It meets automotive industry standards for reliability and performance, making it suitable for automotive applications.

Applications

The SMAJ85CA-13 TVS diode is versatile and can be used in a wide array of applications, including:

• Automotive systems
• Industrial computers
• Power supply devices
• Telecommunication systems
• Consumer electronics
• Portable electronics
• Medical devices

Product Summary

The SMAJ85CA-13 is a robust, high-performance TVS diode that offers excellent transient voltage suppression capabilities. Its small form factor and high surge capacity make it an excellent choice for protecting a wide range of electronic devices against voltage spikes. Whether for commercial, industrial, automotive, or consumer applications, the SMAJ85CA-13 ensures that sensitive circuits are shielded from the potentially damaging effects of voltage transients.