{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"SMCJ26CA-13-F","brand":"Diodes Incorporated","brandSlug":"diodes-inc","productSlug":"SMCJ26CA-13-F","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMCJ26CA-13-F","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/SMCJ26CA-13-F","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Diodes Incorporated SMCJ26CA-13-F bidirectional Zener TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse power, 26V reverse standoff, 42.1V clamp, DO-214AB SMC package, Tape & Reel.","salesMarkdown":"## What the 1500W peak pulse rating actually means on a 26V rail The SMCJ26CA-13-F: On a 26V nominal rail, the reverse standoff voltage (26V typ) sits below the rail tolerance, so the diode stays out of conduction during normal operation. When a transient exceeds the breakdown threshold (28.9V min), the device clamps at 42.1V max while shunting 35.6A peak pulse current. This is a bidirectional part — one device protects both polarities on the same line, which saves board space and BOM count compared to back-to-back unidirectional TVS diodes. The Zener-type clamping mechanism gives a sharper knee than an MOV or gas tube, so the protected rail sees less overshoot before the clamp engages. ## Package and board-fit: DO-214AB SMC The DO-214AB (SMC) package is the larger of the common SMT TVS packages — the body is roughly 7.0 mm x 6.0 mm with a 2.5 mm tall profile. The copper pad area under the cathode tab sets the thermal resistance; for a 1500W pulse, the junction temperature rise is a function of the PCB copper area, not just the package. A 1 oz copper pour of at least 50 mm² on the top layer keeps the junction within the -55°C to 150°C operating range during repetitive surge events. The SMC footprint is larger than the SMA/SMB siblings, which means the TVS can absorb more energy per pulse — the 1500W rating is tied to the package's ability to sink heat into the board. If you are replacing a smaller package TVS with this one, verify the pad geometry on the existing layout; the SMC lands are wider and the solder mask opening must match. The base product number is SMCJ26, so the -13-F suffix indicates the tape-and-reel packaging variant (13-inch reel). The same die is available in cut-tape quantities for prototyping.","metaTitle":"Diodes SMCJ26CA-13-F TVS Diode, 1500W, 26V, DO-214AB","metaDescription":"Active-production Diodes SMCJ26CA-13-F bidirectional Zener TVS, 1500W peak pulse, 26V reverse standoff, 42.1V clamp, DO-214AB SMC. Sourced 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-214AB, SMC","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Power - Peak Pulse":"1500W (1.5kW)","Base Product Number":"SMCJ26","Operating Temperature":"-55°C~150°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Bidirectional Channels":"1","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"SMC","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"28.9V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"42.1V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"26V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"35.6A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$1.5000","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What package does the SMCJ26CA-13-F come in?","answer":"It is supplied in a DO-214AB (SMC) surface-mount package. Available in Tape & Reel (13-inch reel, the -13-F suffix) or Cut Tape for smaller quantities."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/diodes-inc/SMCJ26CA-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/SMCJ26CA-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}}