SMA6J5.0CA

The SMA6J5.0CA is a bidirectional transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode designed for general purpose surge and ESD protection. It features a working peak reverse voltage of 5 V and a maximum clamping voltage of 9.2 V. The breakdown voltage is guaranteed between 6.40 V and 7.00 V at 10 mA test current. With a peak pulse power dissipation of 600 W (10/1000 µs waveform) and a peak pulse current rating of 66 A, this device provides robust protection for sensitive electronics. Additionally, it can handle a peak forward surge current of 40 A (8.3 ms single half sine wave). Reverse leakage current at rated working voltage is limited to 800 µA maximum.

The diode is housed in a compact DO-214AC (SMA) surface mount package, which is suitable for automated pick-and-place assembly. It has an operating temperature range of -65°C to 150°C, making it reliable across harsh environments. The component is RoHS3 compliant and carries a Prop 65 warning.

Typical applications include general purpose protection circuits in consumer, industrial, and telecom equipment. The bidirectional configuration allows protection of both polarities on a single line. Designers should verify manufacturer and version (with or without AEC-Q101 suffix) due to noted data discrepancies.