• Unidirectional and Bidirectional Versions Available
• Excellent Clamping Capability
• Fast Response Time
• Lead Free Finish/RoHS Compliant (Note 1)
• Green Molding Compound (No Halogen and Antimony)
(Note 2)
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Mechanical Data
• Case: SMA
• Case Material: Molded Plastic. UL Flammability Classification
Rating 94V-0
• Moisture Sensitivity: Level 1 per J-STD-020
• Terminals: Lead Free Plating (Matte Tin Finish).
Solderable per MIL-STD-202, Method 208
•Polarity Indicator: Cathode Band (Note: Bi-directional devices
have no polarity indicator.)
•Weight: 0.064 grams (approximate)
Ordering Information (Note 3)
Part Number Case Packaging
SMAJXXX(C)A-13-F SMA 5000/Tape & Reel
*x = Device Voltage, e.g., SMCJ170A-13-F. Example: SMAJ170A-13-F.
Notes: 1. EU Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS). All applicable RoHS exemptions applied, see EU Directive 2002/95/EC Annex Notes
3. For packaging details, go to our website at http://www.diodes.com.
2. Product manufactured with Date Code 0924 (week 24, 2009) and newer are built with Green Molding Compound.
Marking Information
YWW
xx
xx = Product type marking code
(See Electrical Characteristics Table)
= Manufacturers’ code marking
YWW = Date code marking
Y = Last digit of year (ex: 2 for 2002)
WW = Week code (01 to 53)
Maximum Ratings @T
= 25°C unless otherwise specified
A
CharacteristicSymbolValueUnit
Peak Pulse Power Dissipation
(Non repetitive current pulse derated above T
= 25° C) (Note 4)
A
Peak Forward Surge Current, 8.3ms Single Half Sine Wave
Superimposed on Rated Load (Notes 4, 5 & 6)
Steady State Power Dissipation @ TL = 75°C PM
Instantaneous Forward Voltage @ IPP = 35A
(Notes 4, 5, & 6)
Notes: 4. Valid provided that terminals are kept at ambient temperature.
5. Measured with 8.3ms single half sine-wave. Duty cycle = 4 pulses per minute maximum.
6. Unidirectional units only.
Thermal Characteristics
Characteristic Symbol Value Unit
Operating Temperature Range
Storage Temperature Range
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