SMCJ20CE3/TR13 - Microchip Technology

The SMCJ20CE3/TR13 from Microchip Technology is a robust surface-mount Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diode, designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by system-level events such as load dump, lightning, and electrostatic discharge (ESD). This component is an ideal choice for safeguarding voltage-sensitive components which can be affected by these sudden and extreme voltage fluctuations.

Key Features

• High Surge Capability: With its ability to manage large transient spikes, the SMCJ20CE3/TR13 is capable of handling surges up to 1500W @ 10/1000μs, providing excellent power dissipation for your circuit protection needs.
• Stand-off Voltage: It has a stand-off voltage of 20V, which means it is designed to withstand overvoltages up to this level without conducting significant current to the ground, thus protecting the circuit components from damage.
• Low Incremental Surge Resistance: The TVS diode offers a low incremental surge resistance, ensuring that during a surge event, the voltage across the diode does not excessively increase, thus providing better protection.
• Operating Temperature Range: The device can operate over a wide temperature range from -55°C to +150°C, making it suitable for various challenging environments.
• ISO 7637-2 & ISO 16750-2 Compliance: The diode meets the ISO standards for load dump tests, ensuring reliability in automotive applications.
• Package: It comes in a DO-214AB (SMC) package, which is known for its compact footprint and robustness, making it a practical choice for space-constrained applications.

Applications

The SMCJ20CE3/TR13 is versatile and can be used in a wide range of applications, including:

• Automotive systems
• Power supply protection
• Industrial systems
• Telecommunication devices
• Consumer electronics
• Computer systems

Whether you are designing an automotive system that requires stringent protection against load dumps or a consumer electronic device that needs safeguarding against ESD, the SMCJ20CE3/TR13 from Microchip Technology provides a reliable solution for protecting your sensitive circuitry from transient voltage events.