{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"5-0SMDJ24CA","brand":"Eaton - Electronics Division","brandSlug":"eaton-electronics-division","productSlug":"5-0SMDJ24CA","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/eaton-electronics-division/5-0SMDJ24CA","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/5-0SMDJ24CA","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Eaton 5-0SMDJ24CA, Zener TVS diode, 24V reverse standoff, 26.7V breakdown, 38.9V clamping at 129A peak pulse, 5kW peak pulse power, bidirectional 1-channel, SMC/DO-214AB surface mount, -55°C to 150°C junction, Telecom.","salesMarkdown":"## TVS protection window — what the voltage ratings mean The 5-0SMDJ24CA: The 26.7V minimum breakdown is where it begins to conduct, and the 38.9V maximum clamping voltage at 129A peak pulse (10/1000 µs) is what the downstream circuit actually sees during a transient event — a telecom line card or base-station power rail that survives a surge钳位 at that level without damage. ## 5kW peak pulse — the spec that sizes the protection 5000W peak pulse is the transient energy the device absorbs in the 10/1000 µs waveform — this rating sets the device in the 5-0SMDJ series above lower-rated TVS families and is what makes it suited for outdoor telecom cabinets and remote radio units where lightning-induced surges exceed the handling of a 400W or 1500W part. The 129A peak pulse current confirms the clamping voltage is held within the 38.9V window at a realistic surge current, not a datasheet-only number. ## SMC/DO-214AB package — what it connects to The SMC (DO-214AB) package mounts directly to the PCB pad with standard surface-mount assembly — the cathode band on the sleeve marks the polarity direction on the bidirectional part. At 150°C maximum junction temperature, the device tolerates a higher board-level thermal budget than a 125°C part, which matters in enclosed telecom enclosures where ambient can climb toward 85°C and the board-level delta-T adds on top. The manufacturer lists this part as Active — it is a current-production line within the 5-0SMDJ series. Telecom OEM buyers using this in new designs can specify it with a standard BOM line; the DO-214AB SMC form factor is common across multiple TVS families so a cross-reference exists for second-source purposes, though the exact family-level alternative is confirmed at quote time against the specific voltage and peak pulse requirement.","metaTitle":"Eaton 5-0SMDJ24CA TVS Diode, 24V standoff, 5kW peak pulse","metaDescription":"Eaton 5-0SMDJ24CA Zener TVS diode, 24V reverse standoff, 26.7V min breakdown, 38.9V clamping, 5kW peak pulse, SMC/DO-214AB. Sourced to order via RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circuit Protection"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Eaton - Electronics Division","Type":"Zener","Series":"5-0SMDJ","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR)","Applications":"Telecom","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"DO-214AB, SMC","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"unknown","Power - Peak Pulse":"5000W (5kW)","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~150°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Bidirectional Channels":"1","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"SMC","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"26.7V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"38.9V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"24V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"129A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.8100","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/8c0ec8ba5ed0811b2019ff45950d076d.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is 5-0SMDJ24CA a Zener or a standard TVS diode, and what is it used for?","answer":"It is a Zener-type transient voltage suppressor in the 5-0SMDJ series — the Zener breakdown mechanism handles the clamping behavior, making it suited for protecting telecom line cards and RF equipment against voltage transients on 24V rails. The bidirectional configuration means it clamps both polarities without a separate polarity guard."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/eaton-electronics-division/5-0SMDJ24CA","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/eaton-electronics-division/5-0SMDJ24CA 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}}