Specifications
| Attribute | Value |
| Package | Tape & Reel (TR),Cut Tape (CT) |
| ProductStatus | Active |
| Type | Zener |
| BidirectionalChannels | 1 |
| Voltage-ReverseStandoff(Typ) | 33V |
| Voltage-Breakdown(Min) | 36.7V |
| Voltage-Clamping(Max)@Ipp | 53.3V |
| Current-PeakPulse(10/1000µs) | 7.5A |
| Power-PeakPulse | 400W |
| PowerLineProtection | No |
| Applications | General Purpose |
| OperatingTemperature | -55°C ~ 175°C (TA) |
| MountingType | Surface Mount |
| Package/Case | DO-214AC, SMA |
Overview
Description
The SMAJ33CA-TP is a Surface-Mount Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage spikes induced by events like lightning, power surges, or electrostatic discharge. It features a breakdown voltage of 33 volts and is part of a series that can handle different clamping capabilities. The diode is typically used in applications such as telecommunications, consumer electronics, and automotive systems.
Key features include fast response time, low leakage current, and robust peak pulse power capability, making it highly reliable for safeguarding circuits. The "CA" in its designation indicates a bidirectional configuration, allowing it to protect against both positive and negative transients. This component is housed in a DO-214AC (SMA) package, which is a compact form factor suitable for surface-mount technology (SMT), facilitating easy integration into modern printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Overall, the SMAJ33CA-TP is ideal for use in protecting vulnerable electronic components from overvoltage conditions, ensuring longevity and stability in electronic designs.
Key features include fast response time, low leakage current, and robust peak pulse power capability, making it highly reliable for safeguarding circuits. The "CA" in its designation indicates a bidirectional configuration, allowing it to protect against both positive and negative transients. This component is housed in a DO-214AC (SMA) package, which is a compact form factor suitable for surface-mount technology (SMT), facilitating easy integration into modern printed circuit boards (PCBs).
Overall, the SMAJ33CA-TP is ideal for use in protecting vulnerable electronic components from overvoltage conditions, ensuring longevity and stability in electronic designs.
Equivalent
The SMAJ33CA-TP is a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode. Equivalent products include:
1. Littelfuse SMBJ33CA
2. Vishay SMBJ33CA-E3/52
3. ON Semiconductor SMBJ33CA
4. Bourns CDSOT23-SM712
5. STMicroelectronics SMBJ33CA
These alternatives have similar electrical characteristics and packaging, making them suitable replacements. Always verify the specific requirements and ratings before substitution.
1. Littelfuse SMBJ33CA
2. Vishay SMBJ33CA-E3/52
3. ON Semiconductor SMBJ33CA
4. Bourns CDSOT23-SM712
5. STMicroelectronics SMBJ33CA
These alternatives have similar electrical characteristics and packaging, making them suitable replacements. Always verify the specific requirements and ratings before substitution.
Features
The SMAJ33CA-TP is a Transient Voltage Suppressor (TVS) diode designed to protect sensitive electronic equipment from voltage spikes and transient events. Key features include:
1. Peak Pulse Power: Capable of handling 400 watts of peak pulse power, providing robust protection against high-energy transients.
2. Breakdown Voltage: Offers a breakdown voltage of 33 volts, with a unidirectional design to handle specific voltage needs.
3. Fast Response Time: Reacts quickly to over-voltage events, typically within picoseconds, ensuring minimal risk of damage to connected components.
4. Low Clamping Voltage: Features a low clamping voltage that minimizes the voltage exposure to the system during transient events.
5. Surface Mount Package: Comes in an SMA (DO-214AC) surface mount package, which is compact and suitable for automated assembly processes.
6. Bidirectional Protection: Provides bidirectional protection, safeguarding against both positive and negative voltage spikes.
7. Compliance: Meets industry standards for reliability and performance.
These features make the SMAJ33CA-TP suitable for a variety of applications, including telecommunications, consumer electronics, and industrial systems.
1. Peak Pulse Power: Capable of handling 400 watts of peak pulse power, providing robust protection against high-energy transients.
2. Breakdown Voltage: Offers a breakdown voltage of 33 volts, with a unidirectional design to handle specific voltage needs.
3. Fast Response Time: Reacts quickly to over-voltage events, typically within picoseconds, ensuring minimal risk of damage to connected components.
4. Low Clamping Voltage: Features a low clamping voltage that minimizes the voltage exposure to the system during transient events.
5. Surface Mount Package: Comes in an SMA (DO-214AC) surface mount package, which is compact and suitable for automated assembly processes.
6. Bidirectional Protection: Provides bidirectional protection, safeguarding against both positive and negative voltage spikes.
7. Compliance: Meets industry standards for reliability and performance.
These features make the SMAJ33CA-TP suitable for a variety of applications, including telecommunications, consumer electronics, and industrial systems.
Pinout
The SMAJ33CA-TP is a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode designed to protect electronic circuits from voltage spikes. It is part of the SMAJ series with a unidirectional and bidirectional configuration.
The SMAJ33CA-TP specifically is a bidirectional TVS diode. It typically comes in a DO-214AC (SMA) package, which is a surface-mount package, and has a pin count of two: an anode and a cathode.
The primary function of this TVS diode is to clamp voltage surges and transients to a safe level, thus protecting sensitive components in a circuit from damage. It can handle peak pulse power dissipation of up to 400 watts for a 10/1000µs waveform, providing robust protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and other over-voltage conditions.
In summary, the SMAJ33CA-TP has 2 pins and serves the critical function of safeguarding electronic devices from voltage spikes by clamping them to safe limits.
The SMAJ33CA-TP specifically is a bidirectional TVS diode. It typically comes in a DO-214AC (SMA) package, which is a surface-mount package, and has a pin count of two: an anode and a cathode.
The primary function of this TVS diode is to clamp voltage surges and transients to a safe level, thus protecting sensitive components in a circuit from damage. It can handle peak pulse power dissipation of up to 400 watts for a 10/1000µs waveform, providing robust protection against electrostatic discharge (ESD) and other over-voltage conditions.
In summary, the SMAJ33CA-TP has 2 pins and serves the critical function of safeguarding electronic devices from voltage spikes by clamping them to safe limits.
Manufacturer
The SMAJ33CA-TP is manufactured by Micro Commercial Components (MCC). MCC is a company that specializes in the production and distribution of semiconductor components. Their product range includes diodes, transistors, voltage regulators, and other discrete semiconductor devices. MCC is known for providing cost-effective solutions and reliable components for various applications in consumer electronics, industrial systems, automotive, and telecommunications.
Application
The SMAJ33CA-TP is a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode used primarily for protecting sensitive electronic equipment from voltage spikes and electrostatic discharge (ESD). Key application areas include:
1. Telecommunications: Protecting communication lines from transient voltage events.
2. Consumer Electronics: Safeguarding devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables.
3. Industrial Equipment: Ensuring the reliability of control systems and sensors in harsh environments.
4. Automotive Systems: Shielding electronic control units (ECUs) and other onboard electronics from voltage transients.
5. Computing Devices: Protecting computers and peripherals against ESD and surges.
These applications benefit from its fast response time and high surge capability.
1. Telecommunications: Protecting communication lines from transient voltage events.
2. Consumer Electronics: Safeguarding devices such as smartphones, tablets, and wearables.
3. Industrial Equipment: Ensuring the reliability of control systems and sensors in harsh environments.
4. Automotive Systems: Shielding electronic control units (ECUs) and other onboard electronics from voltage transients.
5. Computing Devices: Protecting computers and peripherals against ESD and surges.
These applications benefit from its fast response time and high surge capability.
Package
The SMAJ33CA-TP is a transient voltage suppressor diode packaged in a DO-214AC (SMA) type. This surface-mount package is designed for protecting sensitive electronics against voltage transients induced by inductive load switching and lightning.
