{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"SMBJ10CE3/TR13","brand":"Microchip Technology","brandSlug":"microchip","productSlug":"SMBJ10CE3-TR13","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/SMBJ10CE3-TR13","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/SMBJ10CE3%2FTR13","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Microchip SMBJ10CE3/TR13 Zener TVS diode, 600W peak pulse power, 10V reverse standoff, bidirectional, DO-214AA (SMB) surface-mount package.","salesMarkdown":"## 600W Zener TVS for 10V Rails It clamps transients at 18.8V max when the surge current hits 31.9A, making it a fit for 10V DC power buses, signal lines, or low-voltage I/O that see repetitive surge events. Bidirectional construction means a single device handles both positive and negative transients — useful on AC-coupled lines or where the polarity isn't guaranteed. The DO-214AA (SMB) package sits on a standard surface-mount footprint; the junction temperature range spans -65°C to 150°C, so it survives cold-soak and hot-side environments alike. ## Breakdown and Clamp Margins Minimum breakdown is 11.1V, giving a 1.1V guard band above the 10V standoff. That gap prevents the diode from conducting during normal rail ripple or regulation tolerance. At the rated 31.9A peak pulse current, the clamp voltage hits 18.8V max — the downstream silicon must survive that ceiling for the pulse duration. Because this is a Zener-type TVS, the clamping characteristic is sharper than an avalanche diode — less voltage overshoot on fast edges. The 600W rating assumes a 10/1000µs waveform; derate for shorter or longer pulses per the datasheet's peak-pulse-power curve. Microchip lists the SMBJ10CE3/TR13 as Active. No EOL notice or last-time-buy window has been issued.","metaTitle":"SMBJ10CE3/TR13 Zener TVS Diode – 600W, 10V Standoff","metaDescription":"SMBJ10CE3/TR13 Zener TVS: 600W peak pulse, 10V reverse standoff, bidirectional, DO-214AA SMB. Active production. Sourced per RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circuit Protection"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Microchip Technology","Type":"Zener","Series":"-","Package":"Tape & Reel (TR)","Applications":"General Purpose","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"DO-214AA, SMB","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Power - Peak Pulse":"600W","Base Product Number":"SMBJ10","Operating Temperature":"-65°C~150°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Bidirectional Channels":"1","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"SMBJ (DO-214AA)","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"11.1V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"18.8V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"10V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"31.9A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.3000","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":"https://cdn.icboms.com/f566c62ad8bf6be9ecf452f6999d0b7a.pdf","sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the difference between SMBJ10CE3/TR13 and a unipolar TVS?","answer":"The SMBJ10CE3/TR13 is bidirectional — it clamps both positive and negative transients with a single device. A unipolar TVS only clamps one polarity and requires a series diode or a second device for AC or bipolar protection. On a 10V DC rail that never sees reverse polarity, a unipolar part works; on signal lines or floating buses, the bidirectional saves a component."},{"question":"Can SMBJ10CE3/TR13 replace a unipolar TVS on a 10V rail?","answer":"Yes, electrically — the bidirectional part will clamp a positive transient identically to a unipolar device at the same voltage ratings. The reverse leakage and capacitance may differ slightly, but for most power-bus protection it is a drop-in substitute. Confirm the PCB footprint matches DO-214AA."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/SMBJ10CE3-TR13","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/microchip/SMBJ10CE3-TR13 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}}