{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"SMCJ160CA-13","brand":"Diodes Incorporated","brandSlug":"diodes-inc","productSlug":"SMCJ160CA-13","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMCJ160CA-13","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/SMCJ160CA-13","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Diodes Incorporated SMCJ160CA-13 bidirectional Zener TVS diode, 1.5kW peak pulse power, 160V reverse standoff, 259V clamping, DO-214AB SMC package, Tape & Reel.","salesMarkdown":"## 1.5 kW clamping decision for 160 V rails The SMCJ160CA-13: With a 160 V reverse standoff voltage, it clamps transients at 259 V maximum — the figure that decides whether the downstream silicon survives a surge event. Breakdown occurs at a minimum of 178 V, so the part stays transparent below that threshold and starts conducting only when the line exceeds it. The 5.8 A peak pulse current rating at the 10/1000 µs pulse defines the energy it can absorb in a single event — useful for estimating margin against the actual transient energy on the rail. Housed in the DO-214AB (SMC) package, the SMCJ160CA-13 is a surface-mount footprint shared across the SMCJ family. The supplier device package is also SMC — no extra adapter or landing pattern variation needed if you already qualify this case size. The -13 suffix indicates Tape & Reel packaging, which is the standard feed format for pick-and-place assembly lines. No tube or tray variant is listed for this order code. The 150°C TJ max means the clamping performance is specified up to that junction temperature — derating the peak pulse power above 25°C is standard practice per the device class. No power line protection flag is set — this is a signal-rail or low-voltage bus protector, not a mains-side suppressor. ## Sourcing and compliance posture General-purpose application classification means no special automotive or medical qualification is claimed on this listing — confirm your own compliance requirements (RoHS, REACH) at RFQ time through the supply chain documentation package.","metaTitle":"SMCJ160CA-13 TVS Diode, 1.5kW, 160V, DO-214AB","metaDescription":"SMCJ160CA-13 bidirectional TVS diode, 1.5kW peak pulse power, 160V standoff, 259V clamping. Active production. 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)","Applications":"General Purpose","Mounting Type":"Surface Mount","Package / Case":"DO-214AB, SMC","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Power - Peak Pulse":"1500W (1.5kW)","Base Product Number":"SMCJ160","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~150°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Bidirectional Channels":"1","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"SMC","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"178V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"259V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"160V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"5.8A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.6600","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What does the 1.5 kW peak pulse power rating mean in practice?","answer":"The 1500 W rating is measured with a 10/1000 µs exponential waveform. For a real-world transient shorter than 1000 µs, the device can absorb more peak power; for longer pulses, derate per the pulse-width curve typical of the SMCJ family."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMCJ160CA-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/SMCJ160CA-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}}