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SMF20CA

TVS Diode

The SMF20CA is a tvs diode from Littelfuse. View the full SMF20CA datasheet below including key specifications, absolute maximum ratings.

SMF20CA shares its datasheet with SMF20A, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official SMF20CA datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Littelfuse

Category

Diodes

Package

SOD-123FL

SMF20CA Key Specifications

ParameterValue
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
Breakdown Voltage23.35 V
Clamping Voltage32.4 V
CompositionZener
Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)6.2A
Introduction Date2012-03-01
Lead FreeLead Free
Leakage Current1 µA
Lifecycle StatusProduction (Last Updated: 4 months ago)
Max Breakdown Voltage24.5 V
Max Operating Temperature150 °C
Max Power Dissipation1 W
Max Reverse Leakage Current1 µA
Max Surge Current6.2 A
Min Breakdown Voltage22.2 V
Min Operating Temperature-65 °C
MountSurface Mount
Mounting TypeSurface Mount
Number of Channels1
Number of Elements1
Number of Pins2
Number of Terminals2
Number of Unidirectional Channels1
Operating Temperature-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
Package / CaseSOD-123F
PackagingCut Tape
PackagingCut Tape
Peak Pulse Current6.2 A
Peak Pulse Power 1 kW
Peak Reverse Current1 µA
PolarityUnidirectional
Power - Peak Pulse200W
Power Line ProtectionNo
Power Line ProtectionNo
REACH SVHCNo
Reverse Breakdown Voltage22.2 V
Reverse Standoff Voltage20 V
Reverse Voltage20 V
RoHSCompliant
Schedule B8541100080, 8541100080|8541100080|8541100080|8541100080|8541100080
Standard Pack Qty10000
Supplier Device PackageSOD-123FL
TerminationSMD/SMT
Test Current1 mA
TypeZener
Unidirectional Channels1
Voltage - Breakdown (Min)22.2V
Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp32.4V
Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)20V

SMF20CA Overview

Part: SMF20A Type: TVS Diode

Description: The SMF series is designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage transients, offering 200W peak pulse power capability at 10/1000μs waveform in a low-profile SOD-123FL package.

Operating Conditions:

  • Operating temperature: -65 to 150 °C

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Peak Pulse Power Dissipation (8/20μs): 1000 W
  • Peak Pulse Power Dissipation (10/1000μs): 200 W
  • Power Dissipation On Infinite Heat Sink: 1 W
  • Max storage temperature: -65 to 175 °C

Key Specs:

  • Breakdown Voltage VBR (min): 22.20 V (at IT=1 mA)
  • Breakdown Voltage VBR (max): 24.50 V (at IT=1 mA)
  • Reverse Standoff Voltage VR: 20 V
  • Reverse Leakage Current IR: 1.0 μA (at VR=20V)
  • Peak Pulse Current Ipp: 6.2 A (10/1000μs)
  • Clamping Voltage VC: 32.4 V (at Ipp=6.2A, 10/1000μs)
  • Fast response time: typically less than 1.0ns from 0 Volts to VBR min

Features:

  • 200W peak pulse power capability at 10/1000μs waveform
  • Compatible with industrial standard package SOD-123FL
  • Low profile: maximum height of 1.1mm
  • Low inductance, excellent clamping capability
  • For surface mounted applications to optimize board space
  • High temperature to reflow soldering guaranteed: 260°C/430sec
  • IEC-61000-4-2 ESD 30kV(Air), 30kV (Contact)
  • ESD protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-2
  • EFT protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-4
  • Glass passivated junction
  • Built-in strain relief
  • Plastic package is flammability rated V-0 per UL 94
  • Meet MSL level1, per J-STD-020, LF maximun peak of 260°C
  • Matte tin lead-free plated
  • Halogen-free and RoHS compliant
  • UL Recognized to UL 497B as an Isolated Loop Circuit Protector

Applications:

  • I/O interfaces
  • VCC bus
  • Cellular phones
  • Portable devices
  • Business machines
  • Power supplies
  • Other consumer applications

Package:

  • SOD-123FL (2.90-3.10 mm length, 3.40-3.90 mm width, 0.90-1.08 mm height for SMF110ASMF250A / SMF5.0CASMF85CA)

SMF20CA Features

  • 200W peak pulsepower capability at 10/1000μs waveform, repetition rate (duty cycle): 0.01%
  • ·Compatible with industrial standard package SOD-123FL
  • Low profile: maximum height of 1.1mm.
  • Low inductance, excellent clamping capability
  • For surface mounted applications to optimize board space
  • High temperature to reflow soldering guaranteed: 260°C/430sec
  • T ypical failure mode is short from over-specified voltage or current
  • Whisker test is conducted based on JEDEC JESD201A per its table 4a and 4c
  • IEC-61000-4-2 ESD 30kV(Air), 30kV (Contact)
  • ESD protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-2

SMF20CA Applications

SMF devices are ideal for the protection of I/O interfaces, V CC bus and other vulnerable circuit used in cellular phones, portable devices, business machines, power supplies and other consumer applications.

  • EFT protection of data lines in accordance with IEC 61000-4-4
  • Fast response time: typically less than 1 .0ns from 0 Volts to V BR min
  • Glass passivated junction
  • Built-in strain relief
  • Plastic package is flammability rated V-0 per UL 94
  • Meet MSL level1, per J-STD-020, LF maximun peak of 260°C
  • Matte tin lead-free plated
  • Halogen-free and RoHS compliant
  • Pb-free E3 means 2nd level interconnect is Pb-free and the terminal finish material is tin(Sn) (IPC/ JEDEC J-STD609A.01)
  • UL Recognized to UL 497B as an Isolated Loop Circuit Protector.

SMF20CA Absolute Maximum Ratings

ParameterParameterSymbolValueUnit
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation atT A =25°C (Note 1)8/20μsP PPM1000W
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation atT A =25°C (Note 1)10/1000μs (Note 2)P PPM200W
Power Dissipation On Infinite Heat Sink at TL=50°CPower Dissipation On Infinite Heat Sink at TL=50°CP D1W
Thermal Resistance Junction- to- AmbientThermal Resistance Junction- to- AmbientR Ɵ JA220°C/W
Thermal Resistance Junction- to- LeadThermal Resistance Junction- to- LeadR Ɵ JL100°C/W
OperatingTemperature RangeOperatingTemperature RangeT J-65 to 150°C
StorageTemperature RangeStorageTemperature RangeT STG-65 to 175°C

SMF20CA Thermal Information

ParameterParameterSymbolValueUnit
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation atT A =25°C (Note 1)8/20μsP PPM1000W
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation atT A =25°C (Note 1)10/1000μs (Note 2)P PPM200W
Power Dissipation On Infinite Heat Sink at TL=50°CPower Dissipation On Infinite Heat Sink at TL=50°CP D1W
Thermal Resistance Junction- to- AmbientThermal Resistance Junction- to- AmbientR Ɵ JA220°C/W
Thermal Resistance Junction- to- LeadThermal Resistance Junction- to- LeadR Ɵ JL100°C/W
OperatingTemperature RangeOperatingTemperature RangeT J-65 to 150°C
StorageTemperature RangeStorageTemperature RangeT STG-65 to 175°C

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
SMF200ALittelfuseSOD-123FL
SMF20ALittelfuseSOD-123F
SMF250ALittelfuseSOD-123FL
SMF26ALittelfuseSOD-123FL
SMF5.0ALittelfuseSOD-123FL
SMF5.0CALittelfuseSOD-123FL

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