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Diodes Incorporated SMCJ12CA-13-F — Circuit Protection

SMCJ12CA-13-F Diodes Inc TVS Diode, 1500W, Bidirectional

MPNSMCJ12CA-13-F
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Diodes Incorporated SMCJ12CA-13-F bidirectional TVS diode, Zener type, 1500W peak pulse power, 12V reverse standoff, 19.9V clamping, DO-214AB (SMC) surface mount package, Tape & Reel.

$0.8000Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

SMCJ12CA-13-F specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - breakdown13.3V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp19.9V
Voltage - reverse standoff12V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)75.3A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
PackageTape & Reel (TR) Cut Tape (CT)
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseDO-214AB, SMC
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

Active production — no last-time-buy pressure

Diodes Incorporated lists the SMCJ12CA-13-F as an active product, so there is no looming end-of-life or last-time-buy window to factor into the BOM horizon.

1500 W pulse — what the rating means for the rail

The 12 V reverse standoff voltage (working voltage) means the diode draws negligible leakage below that rail level, and the 13.3 V minimum breakdown ensures the avalanche triggers before the protected circuit sees overvoltage.

DO-214AB SMC — board-fit and thermal path

The bidirectional channel (single device) clamps both polarities, so a single SMCJ12CA-13-F on a 12 V rail protects against positive and negative transients without needing two diodes back-to-back.