STMicroelectronics SMBJ100A/CA - Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) Diode

The STMicroelectronics SMBJ100A/CA is a high-quality Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients induced by system inductance, lightning, and other transient voltage events. This robust TVS diode is a preferred choice for safeguarding voltage-sensitive components which can be affected by sudden voltage spikes.

Key Features

• Stand-off Voltage: The device has a stand-off voltage of 100V, making it suitable for a variety of applications that require this level of protection.
• Peak Pulse Power: It can handle a peak pulse power dissipation of 600 Watts (10/1000μs), ensuring effective protection against high energy transients.
• Clamping Voltage: The SMBJ100A/CA features a low clamping voltage, which activates immediately upon detecting a voltage surge, thus protecting the components it is connected to.
• Fast Response Time: The device boasts an exceptionally fast response time to transient events, typically in the order of picoseconds, providing immediate protection for sensitive circuits.
• Bi-directional Protection: As denoted by the 'CA' suffix, this TVS diode offers bi-directional protection, making it versatile for AC applications or where the polarity of the transient could be either direction.

Applications

The SMBJ100A/CA is ideal for protecting industrial and consumer electronics, including:

• Power supply circuits
• Communication systems
• Automotive systems
• Microprocessor-based equipment
• Portable devices

Quality and Reliability

STMicroelectronics ensures that the SMBJ100A/CA TVS diode meets the highest quality and reliability standards. The device is compliant with the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certification standards, and it is also RoHS and REACH compliant, minimizing the environmental impact and ensuring safety for end-users.

Package and Availability

The SMBJ100A/CA comes in a DO-214AA package, also known as SMB, which is universally accepted for commercial-industrial surface mount applications. This compact package allows for efficient use of PCB space. The product is available for order through STMicroelectronics' distribution network, ensuring global availability and support.