Active production and automotive qualification
The SMAJ10CAQ-13-F: Qualified to AEC-Q101, this TVS diode meets the stress and reliability requirements for automotive electronics, including temperature cycling and ESD immunity screening.
400W peak pulse protection in a DO-214AC footprint
The 10V reverse standoff voltage and 11.1V minimum breakdown voltage mean it begins conducting just above the nominal 12V bus, protecting downstream ICs without nuisance triggering during normal operation. Housed in a DO-214AC (SMA) surface-mount package, the diode occupies a standard footprint compatible with automated pick-and-place and reflow soldering.
Bidirectional single-channel configuration
A single bidirectional channel protects signal or power lines against both positive and negative transients without requiring a series diode — simplifying PCB layout for CAN, LIN, or sensor interfaces.