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Microchip Technology SMCJ20CAE3/TR13 — Circuit Protection

SMCJ20CAE3/TR13 TVS Diode – 1500W, 20V Standoff, DO-214AB

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Microchip Technology SMCJ20CAE3/TR13, Zener TVS diode, bidirectional, 20V reverse standoff, 1500W peak pulse power, DO-214AB SMC package, Tape & Reel.

$0.5850Ref. price · indicative, final on quote
Independent supplier — new & surplus stockAuthenticity-screened · ESD-safe packingListing updated Aug 2026

Specifications

SMCJ20CAE3/TR13 specifications
ParameterValue
TypeZener
MountingSurface Mount
Voltage - breakdown22.2V
Voltage - clamping (Max) @ ipp32.4V
Voltage - reverse standoff20V
Current - peak pulse (10/1000μs)46.3A
Power - peak pulse1500W (1.5kW)
Power line protectionNo
Operating temperature-65°C~150°C(TJ)
PackageTape & Reel (TR)
ApplicationsGeneral Purpose
CaseDO-214AB, SMC
Bidirectional channels1

Product details

1500W bidirectional TVS for 20V rails

Clamping voltage and current handling

The device breaks down at a minimum of 22.2V and clamps at 32.4V maximum while conducting 46.3A peak pulse current. That 32.4V ceiling tells you the maximum voltage the protected circuitry will see during a surge — a key number for verifying the downstream components' voltage rating margin. The bidirectional channel means a single part handles both positive and negative transients, saving a diode pair on the board. No power line protection feature is built in — this is a signal or low-power rail protector, not a mains-side suppressor.

Active production, surface-mount package

Frequently asked questions

Can I use SMCJ20CAE3/TR13 as a replacement for SMCJ20CA?

The SMCJ20CAE3/TR13 is a bidirectional TVS, while the SMCJ20CA is unidirectional. If your circuit requires bidirectional protection (e.g., AC lines or bipolar signal rails), it is a functional replacement. For a unidirectional application, you would need the SMCJ20AE3/TR13 variant. Confirm the polarity requirement before substituting.