Clamping specs and what they mean for the board
The 1.5SMC39A-E3/9AT: The 33.3V reverse standoff voltage means the device stays transparent on a 24V or 28V rail, only clamping when the line exceeds that threshold. The 37.1V minimum breakdown voltage gives a guard band between normal rail transients and the clamping knee.
Package and rework reality
DO-214AB (SMC) package, surface mount — the same footprint as the SMCJ suffix. The copper tab on the bottom side is the cathode; the anode is the opposite end. Pin 1 is the cathode band end, clearly marked on the body.
