What this TVS protects and how it clamps
The STMicroelectronics SMBJ70A-TR is a unidirectional transient-voltage-suppression diode from the TRANSIL™ family, built on Zener technology. It clamps voltage spikes on a 70V DC rail — the reverse standoff voltage of 70V means it stays out of conduction during normal operation.
Package and footprint — DO-214AA SMB
Housed in the DO-214AA (SMB) package, this is a surface-mount device with a standard two-pin footprint. The SMB body is smaller than the SMC package used for higher-power TVS diodes, so it fits tighter layouts but still handles the 600W rating.
