AEC-Q101 TVS for 7V rail protection
The SMBJ7.0AQ-13-F: Qualified to AEC-Q101, this part is suited for automotive electronic modules where transient suppression on 5V or 12V supply rails is needed — the 7V standoff sits above a 5V rail but below the typical 12V battery line, so it protects sensitive ICs from load-dump and inductive kickback without conducting during normal operation.
Clamping performance and thermal margin
The 7.78V minimum breakdown voltage ensures the device starts clamping before the protected circuitry sees damaging overvoltage — the 12V clamping ceiling at 50A limits the voltage stress on downstream components during a 10/1000µs surge event. Operating from -55°C to 150°C junction temperature, the TVS maintains its clamping characteristics across the full automotive temperature envelope — the 600W peak pulse rating is derated above 25°C per the datasheet curve, but the wide temp range means it still delivers meaningful protection at under-hood ambient.
Package and board integration
Supplied in Tape & Reel packaging, the SMBJ7.0AQ-13-F integrates into high-volume production lines without manual handling — the reel quantity supports batch assembly for automotive tier-1 production runs.