Transient suppression for 170V rails
The SMAJ170CA-13-F: The 170V reverse standoff voltage means the device does not conduct at normal operating levels up to that point, only activating when a transient pushes the line above the breakdown threshold of 189V minimum.
Package and board integration
Housed in a standard DO-214AC (SMA) surface-mount package, the SMAJ170CA-13-F fits a widely used footprint for TVS diodes.
Sourcing and lifecycle posture
As a general-purpose TVS, it carries no power line protection designation, meaning it is intended for signal and low-power DC rail protection rather than AC mains surge suppression.
