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Microchip Technology SMAJ160AE3/TR13 — Circuit Protection

SMAJ160AE3/TR13 Zener TVS Diode 500W 160V DO-214AC

MPNSMAJ160AE3/TR13
Active

Microchip Technology SMAJ160AE3/TR13, Zener TVS Diode, 500W peak pulse, 160V reverse standoff, 178V min breakdown, 259V clamp, 1.9A Ipp, DO-214AC (SMA), Tape & Reel, Active

$0.1800Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Sourced new & surplus through independent channelsAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

SMAJ160AE3/TR13 specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - breakdown178V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp259V
Voltage - reverse standoff160V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)1.9A
Power - peak pulse500W
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-65°C~150°C(TJ)
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseDO-214AC, SMA
Unidirectional channels1

Product details

160V rail clamp in a DO-214AC package

It clamps at 259V max with a 500W peak pulse power rating (10/1000µs waveform), which is enough to absorb most industrial surge events on a 160V rail without letting the voltage spike damage downstream silicon. Breakdown voltage starts at 178V min, so the part begins conducting well before the clamp voltage is reached — that margin gives the TVS time to turn on hard before the rail hits 259V. The 1.9A peak pulse current rating (10/1000µs) tells you the diode can handle a sustained surge of that amplitude without failing short.

Junction temperature and field reliability

No derating needed at the high end — the silicon is rated for full 500W peak pulse at 150°C junction. No exposed pad, no special thermal vias — just a two-pad land pattern that any pick-and-place line handles. Polarity marking is clear: the cathode band faces the rail side.

Microchip lists this part as Active. Supplied in Tape & Reel (TR) — the /TR13 suffix indicates 13-inch reel, standard 3000-piece quantity for DO-214AC.

Frequently asked questions

Is SMAJ160AE3/TR13 unidirectional or bidirectional?

Unidirectional — one channel, cathode band marked on the package. For a positive DC rail clamp, the cathode goes to the protected rail and the anode to ground. Reverse polarity protection requires a separate diode or a bidirectional TVS.

What is the peak pulse power of SMAJ160AE3/TR13?

500W peak pulse power per the 10/1000µs waveform. That is the maximum energy the diode can absorb in a single surge event without exceeding the junction temperature limit.

Is SMAJ160AE3/TR13 RoHS compliant?

The evidence does not list a RoHS compliance statement. Check the manufacturer's datasheet or contact Microchip directly for the most current environmental compliance status.