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Diodes Incorporated SMAJ20CA-13-F — Circuit Protection

Diodes Inc SMAJ20CA-13-F TVS, 400W, 20V Bidirectional, SMA

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Diodes Incorporated SMAJ20CA-13-F bidirectional Zener TVS diode, 400W peak pulse power, 20V reverse standoff, 32.4V clamping, DO-214AC SMA package, Tape & Reel.

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Specifications

SMAJ20CA-13-F specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - breakdown22.2V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp32.4V
Voltage - reverse standoff20V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)12.3A
Power - peak pulse400W
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-55°C~150°C(TJ)
PackageTape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT)
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseDO-214AC, SMA
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

400 W bidirectional TVS for 20 V rails

The SMAJ20CA-13-F: Breakdown occurs at 22.2 V minimum, so the part triggers before the rail sees damaging overvoltage, and the 12.3 A peak pulse current rating handles the surge from a typical 24 V supply transient or inductive kickback. One bidirectional channel protects a single signal or power pair, and the -55°C to 150°C junction temperature range covers both cold-start and hot-soak conditions in outdoor or industrial enclosures.

Housed in the standard DO-214AC (SMA) surface-mount package, the SMAJ20CA-13-F uses the same footprint as other SMAJ-series TVS diodes, so a single PCB land pattern serves the whole family. The SMA body is rated for the full 400 W pulse without external heatsinking — the copper pour on the cathode tab sets the thermal impedance; a 25 mm² pad area keeps junction temperature within limits during repetitive surge events. Supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) or Cut Tape (CT) for pick-and-place assembly; the reel quantity matches standard 8 mm embossed carrier per EIA-481.

Frequently asked questions

What is the clamping performance of this TVS on a 20V rail?

With a 20 V reverse standoff voltage, the device triggers at 22.2 V minimum breakdown and clamps the surge to 32.4 V maximum at the rated 12.3 A peak pulse current (10/1000 µs waveform). This keeps the protected rail below the typical absolute-max rating of downstream 24 V-tolerant ICs.