SMBJ100A

The SMBJ100A is a Surfacemount Transient Voltage Suppression diode designed to protect components and circuits from transients caused by electrostatic discharge (ESD) or lightning. It is the latest in a series of the successful bidirectional Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diodes from Continental Device India Ltd. (CDIL), an Indian semiconductor company.

The SMBJ100A finds its major application in consumer electronics and telecommunications equipment (telephones, computers, modems). It is an effective solution to provide protection against ESD, lightning, and other voltage transients. It is also suitable for use as a transient voltage suppressor in small signal applications such as line receiver protection and general purpose circuit protection.

The working principle of the SMBJ100A is quite simple. It is a bidirectional protection device which works by sinking the transient current to ground before it has time to reach the sensitive components of a circuit. This short-circuits the transient before it harms other components in the same circuit. The diode has peak power dissipation capability up to 1.5 Watts at 25℃, withstand voltages up to 100 volts and maximum working peak pulse current capability up to 15 Amps.

The SMBJ100A has a low regulating voltage and a low reverse leakage current, minimizing its impact on circuit performance. It has a wide operating temperature range from -55°C to +125°C, and a low steady state failure rate of less than 0.1%. This makes it ideally suited for use in harsh environments. The SMBJ100A has a beautiful and compact size of 5.7mm x 5.1mm x 1.6mm making it very easy to use in a variety of applications.

The SMBJ100A is a low cost, high quality component that provides reliable and effective protection from damaging transients. It is very durable, and this makes it ideal for use in a wide range of applications including automotive, consumer, computer, and telecom equipment.

To summarize, the SMBJ100A is an excellent bidirectional Transient Voltage Suppression diode from CDIL, providing an effective solution to protect components and circuits from transients caused by ESD, lightning, and other voltage transients. Its peak power dissipation capability, wide operating temperature range, and small size make it perfect for applications in consumer electronics and telecommunications equipment. It is a cost-effective and reliable protection device offering high quality performance.