SMAJ6.0CA-13 Circuit Protection

TVS diodes protect electrical and electronic systems, such as microprocessors, circuit boards and other sensitive components, from overvoltage transients due to electrostatic discharge (ESD), electrical fast transients (EFT) and lightning. The SMAJ6.0CA-13 is a TVS diode array with 14 pins and superior ESD protection performance to eliminate the worry of overvoltage transients harming your devices.

Application Field of the SMAJ6.0CA-13

The SMAJ6.0CA-13 is suitable for applications such as computer and telecommunications, as well as consumer equipment, industrial equipment, military and aerospace electronics. It features a clamping voltage of 6.0V, minimum breakdown of 5.4V, an effective clamping voltage of 4.19V, and a maximum continuous operating voltage of 5.4V. It has a low capacitance of 75pF which is beneficial in protecting from ESD damage.

Working Principle of the SMAJ6.0CA-13

The SMAJ6.0CA-13 TVS diode array uses a high-performance avalanche junction built to withstand high voltages to protect your electronic components. When an overvoltage transient signal arrives, the diode turns on and conducts the dangerous transient current away from your device. Since the SMAJ6.0CA-13 can dissipate energy up to 140 mJ, it is excellent for devices that don’t have the capacity to dissipate energy themselves, allowing the device to remain in its OFF state.

The SMAJ6.0CA-13 also takes advantage of its bidirectional capability to protect against ESD transients from both the positive and negative directions. Its peak pulse power dissipation is 1.2kW and it has a peak pulse current of 19A for up to 8.3 ms surge duration.

Conclusion

The SMAJ6.0CA-13 is an excellent choice for ESD protection of sensitive circuits because of its superior clamping voltage and effective dissipation capabilities. Its low capacitance is also beneficial for low-load applications, and it can dissipate high levels of energy. With a peak pulse power dissipation of 1.2kW and a peak pulse current of 19A, the SMAJ6.0CA-13 is an excellent selection for ESD and overvoltage protection.