SMAJ40CA-E3/61 - Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division

Manufacturer Part Number

SMAJ40CA-E3/61

Manufacturer

Vishay

Introduction

Vishay's SMAJ40CA-E3/61 is a bidirectional transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode designed for voltage and transient surge protection.

Product Features and Performance

Zener type TVS

Bidirectional protection for one line

Reverse Standoff Voltage: 40V

Breakdown Voltage (Min): 44.4V

Clamping Voltage (Max) @ Ipp: 64.5V

Peak Pulse Current (10/1000μs): 6.2A

Peak Pulse Power: 400W

Surface Mount Device

Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to 150°C

Product Advantages

Fast response time to transient over-voltage

Low incremental surge resistance

High-temperature stability due to the inherent characteristics of the Zener diode

Designed to be RoHS-compliant

Key Technical Parameters

Bidirectional Channels: 1

Voltage - Reverse Standoff (Typ): 40V

Voltage - Breakdown (Min): 44.4V

Voltage - Clamping (Max): 64.5V @ Ipp

Current - Peak Pulse: 6.2A

Power - Peak Pulse: 400W

Quality and Safety Features

Transient and ESD protection for sensitive electronics

Meets industrial quality and safety standards

RoHS-compliant

Compatibility

Compatible with surface mount technology (SMT)

Suitable for high-density PCB installation

Mounting Type: Surface Mount

Package / Case: DO-214AC, SMA

Application Areas

General-purpose electronic devices

Consumer electronics

Industrial equipment

Telecommunication systems

Product Lifecycle

Product Status: Active

Not indicated as nearing discontinuation

Standard product availability, replacements, or upgrades are typically available.

Key Reasons to Choose This Product

Robust protection against voltage transients induced by inductive loads

Ideal for the protection of I/O interfaces, VCC bus, and other vulnerable circuits

Visually indistinguishable characteristic due to bidirectional feature

Space-saving package allows for compact designs

Supports automated PCB assembly processes

Suitable for applications with wide temperature ranges due to extensive operating temperature range