Active production, bidirectional 1500W TVS for 8V rails
The SMCJ8.0CAE3/TR13 is an active-production Zener TVS diode from Microchip Technology, rated for 1500W peak pulse power at 10/1000µs. The 8.89V minimum breakdown voltage and 13.6V clamping at 110.3A peak pulse current define the protection window: the rail must tolerate the clamp voltage without exceeding the downstream device's absolute maximum rating.
Junction temperature range and package fit
Operating junction temperature spans -65°C to 150°C, covering military, aerospace, and downhole applications where commercial-grade TVS parts (typically 0°C to 70°C or -40°C to 85°C) would need derating or fail entirely. Packaged in DO-214AB (SMC) — a surface-mount footprint shared by many 1500W TVS diodes from Littelfuse, Vishay, and Bourns. The SMCJ8.0CAE3/TR13 is a direct footprint and function match for industry-standard SMCJ8.0A/CA parts, simplifying BOM swaps when Microchip supply is preferred or available.
