1500 W bidirectional TVS, AEC-Q101 graded
The SMCJ16CAQ-13-F is a 1500 W peak pulse power Zener TVS diode from Diodes Incorporated, designed for automotive and industrial applications requiring transient voltage suppression on power or signal lines.
Breakdown and clamping profile
Minimum breakdown voltage is 17.8 V, ensuring the device starts conducting before the protected circuit's absolute maximum rating is reached. Operating junction temperature range spans -55°C to 150°C, covering the full automotive temperature envelope with margin for self-heating during repetitive surge events.
Housed in the DO-214AB (SMC) package, the part is surface-mount and fits a standard SMC footprint — the large copper tab on the cathode side (for unidirectional versions) or the body itself (for this bidirectional variant) conducts heat into the PCB copper pour. Supplied on Tape & Reel (TR) or Cut Tape (CT), the reel quantity is suitable for automated pick-and-place assembly lines.
As an AEC-Q101 qualified device, it is supported by the standard automotive PPAP documentation and is RoHS-compliant per Diodes' material declaration.