{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"SMCJ17A-13-F","brand":"Diodes Incorporated","brandSlug":"diodes-inc","productSlug":"SMCJ17A-13-F","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMCJ17A-13-F","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/SMCJ17A-13-F","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Diodes Incorporated SMCJ17A-13-F Zener TVS, 1500W peak pulse, 17V reverse standoff, 27.6V clamping, unidirectional, DO-214AB SMC package.","salesMarkdown":"## 1500W surge clamp for 17V rails The SMCJ17A-13-F: With a 17V reverse standoff voltage and a 27.6V clamping maximum at 53.3A peak pulse current, it protects a single 17V DC rail against transient overvoltage events up to that energy level. The 18.9V minimum breakdown voltage ensures the device starts conducting before the clamped voltage is reached, giving a defined trigger threshold. This is a standard TVS selection parameter: the standoff voltage must sit above the normal rail voltage, and the clamp voltage must stay below the downstream circuitry's absolute maximum rating. ## Package and board-fit Housed in the DO-214AB (SMC) surface-mount package, the SMCJ17A-13-F uses the large SMC body to dissipate the 1500W pulse without exceeding the 150°C junction temperature limit. The copper pad area on the PCB directly under the package sets the thermal impedance for repetitive surge applications. Supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) or Cut Tape (CT) formats, it suits both high-volume pick-and-place and prototype hand-assembly. The SMC footprint is shared across the SMCJ17 family, so a single board layout covers the full voltage range by swapping the TVS itself. The wide range means the clamp voltage shifts slightly with temperature, but the 27.6V max at 25°C is the figure to use for worst-case circuit protection design. General Purpose application classification means no specific automotive or medical certification is attached to this variant — it is a standard commercial/industrial TVS for DC rail protection.","metaTitle":"SMCJ17A-13-F TVS Diode, 1500W, Unidirectional, DO-214AB","metaDescription":"SMCJ17A-13-F from Diodes Inc. Zener TVS, 1500W peak pulse, 17V standoff, 27.6V clamp. Active production. Order via RFQ.","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-214AB, SMC","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Power - Peak Pulse":"1500W (1.5kW)","Base Product Number":"SMCJ17","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~150°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"SMC","Unidirectional Channels":"1","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"18.9V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"27.6V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"17V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"53.3A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.7000","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the peak pulse power rating of SMCJ17A-13-F?","answer":"This is the maximum energy it can clamp in a single surge event without damage."},{"question":"What package does SMCJ17A-13-F use?","answer":"It comes in the DO-214AB (SMC) surface-mount package, supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) or Cut Tape (CT) formats. The SMC footprint is shared across the SMCJ17 family."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMCJ17A-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/SMCJ17A-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}}