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Microchip Technology SMAJ28CAE3/TR13 — Circuit Protection

SMAJ28CAE3/TR13 TVS Diode – 28V Bidirectional, DO-214AC

MPNSMAJ28CAE3/TR13
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Microchip Technology SMAJ28CAE3/TR13, bidirectional Zener TVS diode, 28V reverse standoff, 500W peak pulse power (10/1000µs), DO-214AC (SMA) surface-mount package, -65°C to 150°C junction temperature range.

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

Specifications

SMAJ28CAE3/TR13 specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - breakdown31.1V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp45.4V
Voltage - reverse standoff28V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)11A
Power - peak pulse500W
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-65°C~150°C(TJ)
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseDO-214AC, SMA
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

28V bidirectional TVS in DO-214AC — selection anchor

Its 28V reverse standoff voltage means a 28V DC rail or a 28V peak AC signal rides below the leakage threshold; the device stays off until the transient exceeds the 31.1V minimum breakdown voltage. The 45.4V maximum clamping voltage at 11A peak pulse current gives the protected IC a hard voltage ceiling — useful for downstream components rated to 50V or less.

Temperature range and mounting — field-fit check

Microchip lists the product status as Active, meaning no end-of-life notice is in effect.

Sourcing and procurement posture

As an active Microchip Technology line, the SMAJ28CAE3/TR13 is sourced to order against BOM quantities. The '' suffix indicates lead-free / RoHS-compliant finish, which is the standard for current production.

Frequently asked questions

Is SMAJ28CAE3/TR13 a bidirectional TVS diode?

Yes — it is a single-channel bidirectional Zener TVS. It clamps transients of either polarity, making it suitable for AC signal lines, bipolar supplies, or any rail where the voltage swings through zero.

What is the difference between SMAJ28CAE3/TR13 and SMAJ28A?

The SMAJ28A is a unidirectional TVS — it clamps only one polarity and conducts like a forward-biased diode in the other direction. The SMAJ28CAE3/TR13 is bidirectional, clamping both polarities symmetrically. For AC-coupled lines or bipolar supplies, the bidirectional version is the correct choice.

Can SMAJ28CAE3/TR13 be replaced by SMAJ28CA?

The SMAJ28CA is the same bidirectional TVS in the same DO-214AC package, but the '' suffix on the SMAJ28CAE3/TR13 indicates a lead-free / RoHS-compliant finish. If your BOM requires RoHS compliance, the '' variant is the correct fit. Electrically and mechanically they are identical.