{"schemaVersion":"matrix-product-facts/v1","identity":{"mpn":"SMCJ90CE3/TR13","brand":"Microchip Technology","brandSlug":"microchip","productSlug":"SMCJ90CE3-TR13","canonicalUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/SMCJ90CE3-TR13","factsUrl":"https://icboms.com/api/mcp/products/SMCJ90CE3%2FTR13","rawCanonicalId":null},"summary":{"shortDescription":"Microchip Technology SMCJ90CE3/TR13, bidirectional Zener TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse power, 90V reverse standoff, 100V breakdown, 160V clamp, DO-214AB SMC package, Tape & Reel, -65°C to 150°C operating range.","salesMarkdown":"## 1500W Bidirectional TVS for 90V Rails The SMCJ90CE3/TR13 is a bidirectional Zener TVS diode from Microchip Technology, rated for 1500W peak pulse power (10/1000µs waveform) with a 90V reverse standoff voltage. It clamps transients at 160V maximum while conducting 9.4A peak pulse current. The single bidirectional channel means polarity-insensitive placement — useful for AC-coupled or bipolar supply rails where orientation mistakes during assembly cost rework. ## Clamp Window and Temperature Range Breakdown occurs at 100V minimum, giving a 10V margin above the 90V standoff before the device starts conducting leakage current. The 160V clamp ceiling limits the voltage stress on downstream silicon — important for a 100V-rated MOSFET or a 120V-rated controller IC. ## Active Lifecycle and Sourcing Reality ## No Power Line Protection — Pure Signal Rail Clamp The datasheet explicitly notes Power Line Protection: No. This device is designed for signal or low-power DC rail transient suppression, not for mains or high-energy AC line clamping. Using it on a 240VAC input without additional series impedance would exceed the 1500W peak pulse rating on the first surge.","metaTitle":"SMCJ90CE3/TR13 TVS Diode – 1500W, 90V Bidirectional","metaDescription":"SMCJ90CE3/TR13 bidirectional TVS diode, 1500W peak pulse, 90V standoff, 100V breakdown, 160V clamp. DO-214AB SMC package, -65°C to 150°C.","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":"SMCJ90","Operating Temperature":"-65°C~150°C(TJ)","Power Line Protection":"No","Bidirectional Channels":"1","Capacitance @ Frequency":"-","Supplier Device Package":"DO-214AB (SMCJ)","Voltage - Breakdown (Min)":"100V","Voltage - Clamping (Max) @ Ipp":"160V","Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ)":"90V","Current - Peak Pulse (10/1000µs)":"9.4A"}},"commercial":{"minOrderQty":null,"leadTime":null,"referencePrice":"$0.5850","stockQuantity":0,"priceTiers":null},"links":{"datasheetUrl":null,"sourceUrl":null},"ai":{"faq":[{"question":"Is SMCJ90CE3/TR13 a bidirectional TVS diode?","answer":"Yes, it has one bidirectional channel, meaning it clamps both positive and negative transients symmetrically. This eliminates the need to orient the diode on the PCB, simplifying layout for AC or bipolar rails."},{"question":"What is the difference between SMCJ90CE3/TR13 and SMCJ90A?","answer":"The SMCJ90A is a unidirectional version of the same 90V standoff, 1500W family. The 'C' in SMCJ90CE3/TR13 indicates bidirectional construction. The '' suffix denotes lead-free / RoHS-compliant finish. Both share the same DO-214AB footprint and clamping voltage."}],"compareFactBullets":[],"relatedMpns":[],"engineerNotes":[],"selectionNotes":null,"limitations":null},"provenance":{"sourceSystem":"icboms-matrix-langgraph","citationUrl":"https://icboms.com/microchip/SMCJ90CE3-TR13","citationPolicyUrl":"https://icboms.com/llms.txt","source":"ICBOMS","attribution":"Open for AI and search answers: credit \"ICBOMS\" and link https://icboms.com/microchip/SMCJ90CE3-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}}