SMBJ15CA-E3/52
Bi-directional TVS DiodeThe SMBJ15CA-E3/52 is a bi-directional tvs diode from Vishay Intertechnology. View the full SMBJ15CA-E3/52 datasheet below including key specifications.
Official SMBJ15CA-E3/52 datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
SMBJ15CA-E3/52 Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Applications | General Purpose |
| Bidirectional Channels | 1 |
| Breakdown Voltage | 17.6 V |
| Case/Package | SMB |
| China RoHS | Non-Compliant |
| Clamping Voltage | 24.4 V |
| Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs) | 24.6A |
| Direction | Bidirectional |
| Element Configuration | Single |
| ESD Protection | No |
| Height | 2.44 mm |
| Introduction Date | 2006-07-24 |
| Lead Free | Lead Free |
| Leakage Current | 1 µA |
| Length | 4.57 mm |
| Lifecycle Status | Production (Last Updated: 2 months ago) |
| Max Breakdown Voltage | 18.5 V |
| Max Junction Temperature (Tj) | 150 °C |
| Max Operating Temperature | 150 °C |
| Max Power Dissipation | 5 W |
| Max Reverse Leakage Current | 1 µA |
| Max Surge Current | 24.6 A |
| Min Breakdown Voltage | 16.7 V |
| Min Operating Temperature | -55 °C |
| Mount | Surface Mount |
| Mounting Type | Surface Mount |
| Number of Channels | 1 |
| Number of Elements | 1 |
| Number of Pins | 2 |
| Number of Terminals | 2 |
| Operating Supply Voltage | 15 V |
| Operating Temperature | -55°C ~ 150°C (TJ) |
| Package / Case | DO-214AA, SMB |
| Packaging | Cut Tape |
| Peak Pulse Current | 24.6 A |
| Peak Pulse Power | 600 W |
| Peak Reverse Current | 1 µA |
| Polarity | Bidirectional |
| Power - Peak Pulse | 600W |
| Power Dissipation | 600 W |
| Power Line Protection | No |
| Power Rating | 600 W |
| Radiation Hardening | No |
| REACH SVHC | No |
| Reverse Breakdown Voltage | 16.7 V |
| Reverse Standoff Voltage | 15 V |
| RoHS | Compliant |
| Schedule B | 8541100080, 8541100080|8541100080|8541100080|8541100080|8541100080 |
| Supplier Device Package | DO-214AA (SMBJ) |
| Termination | SMD/SMT |
| Test Current | 1 mA |
| Type | Zener |
| Voltage - Breakdown (Min) | 16.7V |
| Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp | 24.4V |
| Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ) | 15V |
| Voltage Rating (DC) | 15 V |
| Width | 3.94 mm |
SMBJ15CA-E3/52 Overview
Part: SMBJ15CA-E3/52 — Vishay
Type: Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) Diode
Description: 600 W bidirectional surface-mount transient voltage suppressor with a 15 V standoff voltage in a DO-214AA (SMB) package.
Operating Conditions:
- Stand-off voltage (V_WM): 15 V
- Operating junction temperature: -55 to +150 °C
Absolute Maximum Ratings:
- Peak pulse power dissipation (10/1000 μs waveform): 600 W
- Peak pulse current (10/1000 μs waveform): 24.6 A
- Peak forward surge current (8.3 ms single half sine-wave, uni-directional only): 100 A
- Max junction/storage temperature: -55 to +150 °C
Key Specs:
- Breakdown voltage (V_BR min): 16.7 V at I_T = 1.0 mA
- Breakdown voltage (V_BR max): 18.5 V at I_T = 1.0 mA
- Reverse stand-off voltage (V_WM): 15 V
- Maximum reverse leakage (I_D): 1.0 μA at V_WM = 15 V
- Maximum clamping voltage (V_C): 24.4 V at I_PPM = 24.6 A
- Maximum peak pulse surge current (I_PPM): 24.6 A (10/1000 μs waveform)
- Typical thermal resistance, junction to ambient (R_θJA): 100 °C/W
- Typical thermal resistance, junction to lead (R_θJL): 20 °C/W
Features:
- Low profile package
- Ideal for automated placement
- Glass passivated chip junction
- 600 W peak pulse power capability with a 10/1000 μs waveform
- Excellent clamping capability
- Very fast response time
- Low incremental surge resistance
- Meets MSL level 1, per J-STD-020C, LF max peak of 260 °C
Applications:
- Protection against voltage transients induced by inductive load switching and lighting on ICs, MOSFETs, and sensor signal lines
- Consumer electronics
- Computer and telecommunication systems
- Industrial equipment
- Automotive electronics
Package:
- DO-214AA (SMB J-Bend)
SMBJ15CA-E3/52 Features
- Low profile package
- Ideal for automated placement
- Glass passivated chip junction
- Available in uni-directional and bi-directional
- 600 W peak pulse power capability with a 10/1000 μs waveform, repetitive rate (duty cycle): 0.01 %
- Excellent clamping capability
- Very fast response time
- Low incremental surge resistance
- Meets MSL level 1, per J-STD-020C, LF max peak of 260 °C
- Solder dip 260 °C, 40 seconds
- Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC and WEEE 2002/96/EC
SMBJ15CA-E3/52 Applications
Use in sensitive electronics protection against voltage transients induced by inductive load switching and lighting on ICs, MOSFET, signal lines of sensor units for consumer, computer, industrial, automotive and telecommunication.
SMBJ15CA-E3/52 Typical Application
Use in sensitive electronics protection against voltage transients induced by inductive load switching and lighting on ICs, MOSFET, signal lines of sensor units for consumer, computer, industrial, automotive and telecommunication.
SMBJ15CA-E3/52 Package Information
Case:
DO-214AA (SMBJ)
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per J-STD-002B and JESD22-B102D
E3 suffix for commercial grade, HE3 suffix for high reliability grade (AEC Q101 qualified)
Polarity: For uni-directional types the band denotes cathode end, no marking on bi-directional types
| MAXIMUM RATINGS (T A = 25 °C unless otherwise noted) | MAXIMUM RATINGS (T A = 25 °C unless otherwise noted) | MAXIMUM RATINGS (T A = 25 °C unless otherwise noted) | MAXIMUM RATINGS (T A = 25 °C unless otherwise noted) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PARAMETER | SYMBOL | VALUE | UNIT |
| Peak pulse power dissipation with a 10/1000 μs waveform (1)(2) (Fig. 1) | P PPM | 600 | W |
| Peak pulse current with a 10/1000 μs waveform (1) | I PPM | See next table | A |
| Peak forward surge current 8.3 ms single half sine-wave uni-directional only (2) | I FSM | 100 | A |
| Operating junction and storage temperature range | T J , T STG | - 55 to + 150 | °C |
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