{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"1.5SMC6.8A TR13 PBFREE","brand":"Central Semiconductor Corp","brandSlug":"central-semiconductor-corp","productSlug":"1.5SMC6.8A-TR13-PBFREE","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/central-semiconductor-corp/1.5SMC6.8A-TR13-PBFREE","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1.5SMC6.8A%20TR13%20PBFREE","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Central Semiconductor Corp Zener unidirectional TVS diode, 1.5SMC6.8A TR13 PBFREE, 5.8V standoff, 6.45V breakdown, 10.5V clamping, 143A peak pulse, 1.5kW peak pulse power, DO-214AB SMC package, -65°C to 150°C junction temp, surface mount, Pb-free, Tape & Reel.","salesMarkdown":"## What the clamping specs mean for your protection circuit The 1.5SMC6.8A TR13 PBFREE: A 5.8 V reverse standoff gives the normal operating margin; the 6.45 V minimum breakdown is where the TVS begins conducting. For a 5 V rail, this window gives roughly 0.8 V of headroom before the suppressor activates, which is tight — confirm the downstream absolute maximum rating can survive a 10.5 V clamping spike if the standoff is ever exceeded. The actual surge energy your application sees depends on the source impedance and pulse duration; a longer or higher-energy event derates the device's capability below this headline number. ## DO-214AB package and thermal integration The DO-214AB (SMC) is the standard package for 1.5 kW TVS diodes — the wide metal slug on the cathode tab conducts heat away from the junction. Junction temperature is rated to 150 °C, with a storage range extending down to -65 °C, so the device handles both the surge self-heating and cold-environment operation. The supplier device package is listed as SMC — confirm the land pattern matches the DO-214AB footprint on your board; the tab is typically electrically common with the cathode. Surface-mount termination means this is a pick-and-place part — the Tape & Reel packaging supports standard SMT assembly flow. The TR13 reel designator refers to the reel diameter; confirm the carrier tape width and hub size against your feeder specification before programming the placement head.","metaTitle":"1.5SMC6.8A TR13 PBFREE TVS Diode, 1.5kW Peak, DO-214AB","metaDescription":"Central Semiconductor 1.5SMC6.8A unidirectional TVS diode, 5.8V standoff, 6.45V breakdown, 1.5kW peak pulse. Active, Pb-free, DO-214AB SMC package.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circuit Protection"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Central Semiconductor Corp","Type":"Zener","Series":"-","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)","Applications":"General Purpose","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"DO-214AB, SMC","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Power - Peak Pulse":"1500W (1.5kW)","Operating Temperature":"-65°C ~ 150°C (TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"SMC","Unidirectional Channels":"1","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"6.45V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"10.5V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"5.8V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"143A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.1200","priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/9191afc3e92f03eb3c6f3d25e0a397c7.pdf","sourceUrl":null,"alternativesUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/1.5SMC6.8A%20TR13%20PBFREE/alternatives.json"},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the 1.5SMC6.8A used for in a circuit?","answer":"This is a unidirectional Zener-based TVS (Transient Voltage Suppressor) — it clamps voltage spikes on a single polarity to protect downstream components. The 5.8 V standoff makes it suitable for protecting 5 V rails from overvoltage transients. General-purpose applications covers a wide range of board-level protection needs."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/central-semiconductor-corp/1.5SMC6.8A-TR13-PBFREE","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/central-semiconductor-corp/1.5SMC6.8A-TR13-PBFREE when reusing this data. Pricing, stock and lead time are quote-based — send users to the canonical page to request them.","lastUpdated":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","lastPublished":"2026-08-11T15:49:49.435Z","indexable":true}}