{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"SMCJ9.0AE3/TR13","brand":"Microchip Technology","brandSlug":"microchip","productSlug":"SMCJ9.0AE3-TR13","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/SMCJ9.0AE3-TR13","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/SMCJ9.0AE3%2FTR13","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Microchip Technology SMCJ9.0AE3/TR13, Zener TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse power, 9V reverse standoff voltage, 97.4A peak pulse current (10/1000µs), unidirectional, DO-214AB SMC surface-mount package.","salesMarkdown":"## 1500W surge clamp for 9V rails The SMCJ9.0AE3/TR13 is a Zener-type TVS diode from Microchip Technology, rated for 1500W peak pulse power at the 10/1000µs waveform. That 1500W rating means it can absorb a 97.4A peak pulse current while clamping at 15.4V maximum — enough headroom to protect a 9V supply rail from transients without letting the spike through to downstream ICs. ## Voltage thresholds and protection window Reverse standoff voltage is 9V — the rail sits below this during normal operation, so the TVS stays off. Breakdown triggers at 10V minimum, and clamping holds at 15.4V maximum under full surge current. The gap between standoff and clamp defines the protection margin: a 9V rail sees the TVS conduct only when a transient pushes past 10V, and the clamp voltage stays low enough to protect most 12V-rated downstream parts. ## Active production, surface-mount package That temperature grade covers industrial and outdoor equipment without derating concerns. ## Unidirectional, general-purpose protection This is a single unidirectional channel — it clamps positive transients referenced to ground. Power line protection is not supported (the part is not designed for AC mains); it is intended for general-purpose DC rail protection.","metaTitle":"SMCJ9.0AE3/TR13 TVS Diode – 1500W, 9V Standoff, DO-214AB","metaDescription":"SMCJ9.0AE3/TR13 Zener TVS, 1500W peak pulse power, 9V reverse standoff, 97.4A peak current, DO-214AB SMC package.","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-214AB, SMC","Product Status":"Active","lifecycle_stage":"eol_hot","Power - Peak Pulse":"1500W (1.5kW)","Base Product Number":"SMCJ9.0","Operating Temperature":"-65°C~150°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"DO-214AB (SMCJ)","Unidirectional Channels":"1","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"10V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"15.4V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"9V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"97.4A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.5550","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"What is the peak pulse power of SMCJ9.0AE3/TR13?","answer":"That rating is the maximum energy the device can absorb in a single surge event before failure; it is the headline spec for sizing the TVS against the expected transient energy in the application."},{"question":"Is SMCJ9.0AE3/TR13 unidirectional or bidirectional?","answer":"Unidirectional — one channel that clamps positive transients relative to ground. For a bidirectional clamp on the same rail, you would need a different part number in the SMCJ family (the bidirectional suffix is typically 'CA')."},{"question":"What package does SMCJ9.0AE3/TR13 come in?","answer":"DO-214AB (SMC) surface-mount package, supplied on Tape & Reel (TR). The SMC footprint is standard across the SMCJ series, so a board layout can be reused with other voltage ratings in the family."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/SMCJ9.0AE3-TR13","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/microchip/SMCJ9.0AE3-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}}