{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"SMAJ6.0A-13","brand":"Diodes Incorporated","brandSlug":"diodes-inc","productSlug":"SMAJ6.0A-13","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMAJ6.0A-13","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/SMAJ6.0A-13","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Diodes Incorporated SMAJ6.0A-13, Zener TVS diode, 400W peak pulse power, 6V reverse standoff, 10.3V clamping, unidirectional, DO-214AC SMA package, Tape & Reel.","salesMarkdown":"## 400 W unidirectional TVS for 6 V rails The SMAJ6.0A-13: Its 6.67 V minimum breakdown voltage and 10.3 V maximum clamping at 38.8 A (10/1000 µs waveform) define the protection envelope for a 6 V supply line. This is a single unidirectional channel device — it protects one polarity line against positive-going surges. The 400 W rating at the 10/1000 µs pulse means it absorbs short-duration overvoltage events without failing, but sustained overvoltage or repetitive high-energy pulses will exceed the thermal limit. ## Clamping voltage and pulse current — the real protection window At the 10/1000 µs test pulse, the SMAJ6.0A-13 clamps at 10.3 V maximum when conducting 38.8 A. Above 6.67 V it begins to avalanche, and at 10.3 V it is fully clamping the surge. The 400 W peak pulse power is the product of the clamping voltage and the peak pulse current at the test condition. For a 6 V rail, the margin between the nominal supply and the 6.67 V breakdown is narrow — any transient that pushes the rail above 6.67 V triggers the TVS. This is typical for low-voltage logic and interface protection where the rail is close to the standoff voltage. ## DO-214AC SMA package and temperature range Housed in the DO-214AC (SMA) surface-mount package, the SMAJ6.0A-13 is a standard footprint for low-profile board-level transient protection. The supplier device package is also designated SMA, meaning the same land pattern applies across the SMAJ family. Power line protection is flagged as 'No' — this TVS is not intended for AC mains or high-energy power bus clamping. It is suited for DC signal lines, low-voltage power rails, and I/O ports where the energy in a transient is limited by the source impedance. ## Active lifecycle — no obsolescence concern This is a standard, mature TVS family with broad distribution — no need to stockpile or worry about a sudden EOL for current designs. Available in Tape & Reel (TR) and Cut Tape (CT) options. The TR format is the standard reel for automated pick-and-place assembly; CT is for prototyping or small-batch builds. Store the reels in a dry environment — the DO-214AC package is not moisture-sensitive per JEDEC levels, but humidity exposure over long storage can affect solderability.","metaTitle":"SMAJ6.0A-13 TVS Diode, 400W, 6V Standoff, DO-214AC","metaDescription":"SMAJ6.0A-13 from Diodes Inc: 400W unidirectional TVS, 6V reverse standoff, 10.3V clamp at 38.8A. Active production, DO-214AC SMA package. Quoted to order.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circuit Protection"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Diodes Incorporated","Type":"Zener","Series":"-","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)","Applications":"General Purpose","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"DO-214AC, SMA","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Power - Peak Pulse":"400W","Base Product Number":"SMAJ6.0","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~150°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"SMA","Unidirectional Channels":"1","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"6.67V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"10.3V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"6V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"38.8A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":null,"stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/a6e414533ed6f0f7c15ae6d19d66ae3c.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Where can I buy the SMAJ6.0A-13 and what is the lead time?","answer":"Submit an RFQ for the quantity and target lead time."},{"question":"What package does the SMAJ6.0A-13 come in?","answer":"It is supplied in the DO-214AC (SMA) surface-mount package. The supplier device package is also designated SMA."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMAJ6.0A-13","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMAJ6.0A-13 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}}