{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"SMCJ16A-13-F","brand":"Diodes Incorporated","brandSlug":"diodes-inc","productSlug":"SMCJ16A-13-F","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMCJ16A-13-F","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/SMCJ16A-13-F","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Diodes Incorporated SMCJ16A-13-F Zener TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse power, 16V reverse standoff, 26V clamping, 57.7A Ipp, DO-214AB SMC package, Tape & Reel.","salesMarkdown":"## TVS selection for 16V DC rails The SMCJ16A-13-F: It protects a single 16V DC rail by clamping transients to 26V maximum, with a breakdown threshold starting at 17.8V minimum. ## Clamping voltage and surge current The 26V clamping voltage at 57.7A peak pulse current defines the maximum voltage the downstream circuitry sees during a surge event. For a 16V nominal rail, this gives roughly 10V of headroom above the operating voltage — enough margin for most 20V-rated downstream components to survive without secondary protection. This part handles the energy of a single lightning-induced transient or inductive load dump within that pulse width without exceeding the junction temperature limit. ## Package and board integration Housed in the DO-214AB (SMC) surface-mount package, the SMCJ16A-13-F occupies a standard footprint for 1500W-class TVS diodes. The SMC package body measures approximately 7.1mm x 6.2mm with a low profile suitable for dense PCB layouts. Supplied on Tape & Reel (TR) with Cut Tape (CT) option, the packaging supports automated pick-and-place assembly for volume production. ## Application boundary — signal lines, not mains The datasheet explicitly states 'Power Line Protection: No', meaning this TVS is designed for signal and data line transient suppression — not for AC mains or high-energy power distribution. Use it on DC power inputs, communication ports, or I/O lines where the energy is limited by source impedance. The unidirectional configuration (single channel) makes it suitable for positive-rail protection where the transient polarity is known. For bidirectional or AC-coupled lines, a bidirectional TVS would be required.","metaTitle":"SMCJ16A-13-F Diodes Inc TVS, 1500W, 16V Standoff, DO-214AB","metaDescription":"SMCJ16A-13-F Diodes Inc Zener TVS, 1500W peak pulse, 16V reverse standoff, 26V clamp, 57.7A Ipp. Active production. Sourced and quoted to order against RFQ.","metaKeywords":null},"attributes":{"series":null,"packageCase":null,"mountingType":null,"rohsStatus":null,"productStatus":"Active","categoryPath":["Circuit Protection"],"specifications":{"Mfr":"Diodes Incorporated","Type":"Zener","Series":"-","Packaging":"Tape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)","Part Status":"Active","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":"SMCJ16","Operating Temperature":"-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"SMC","Unidirectional Channels":"1","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"17.8V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"26V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"16V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"57.7A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.5400","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What package does SMCJ16A-13-F come in?","answer":"It is supplied in the DO-214AB (SMC) surface-mount package, available on Tape & Reel (TR) or Cut Tape (CT) for automated assembly."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMCJ16A-13-F","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMCJ16A-13-F 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}}