In the vast starry ocean of the electronic world, every component plays an indispensable role. Today, let’s shine the spotlight on the SMBJ15CA Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) Diode, a star product that has made a significant impact in the field of circuit protection. Through an in-depth analysis of its key parameters, we will explore how the SMBJ15CA becomes a solid shield for circuit safety.

Key Parameters: The Cornerstone of Outstanding Performance

VRWM (V): 15V  

VRWM, or the Working Reverse Voltage, is the maximum reverse voltage the SMBJ15CA can withstand without damage. With a threshold of 15V, it ensures the diode remains rock-solid under normal operating voltage, providing an unbreakable protective barrier for the circuit.

Slkor Transient Protection Diode SMBJ15CA product photo

VBR min (V) & VBR max (V): 16.7V ~ 19.2V  

VBR, or Breakdown Voltage, defines the voltage range at which the SMBJ15CA starts to protect the circuit. With a wide range of 16.7V to 19.2V, the diode can quickly respond at the first sign of transient overvoltage, preventing any damage by suppressing it early and ensuring the circuit remains safe.

Slkor Transient Protection Diode SMBJ15CA specification

IR (μA): 5μA  

IR, or Reverse Leakage Current, refers to the tiny current that flows through the SMBJ15CA when it is not in breakdown mode. At just 5μA, this value is negligible, ensuring minimal impact on the circuit under normal conditions, while maintaining both efficiency and stability.

Parameters of Slkor Transient Protection Diode SMBJ15CA

VC (V): 24.4V  

VC, or Clamping Voltage, is the maximum voltage that the SMBJ15CA can limit an overvoltage to after breakdown. With a clamping voltage of 24.4V, it acts like a bulletproof vest for the circuit, ensuring that even under the impact of a transient overvoltage, the circuit components remain unharmed.

Package: SMB  

The SMB package provides the SMBJ15CA with a compact size and ease of installation. In high-density integrated electronic systems, the SMBJ15CA serves as a light-footed guardian, silently protecting the safety of the circuit.

Application Scenarios: Protecting the Peace of Thousands of Circuits

The SMBJ15CA Transient Voltage Suppression Diode, with its exceptional performance parameters, shines in various fields, including power circuits, communication interfaces, lightning protection, and automotive electronics.

In power circuits, the SMBJ15CA acts like a loyal sentinel, vigilantly monitoring voltage spikes that occur during power switch transitions, ensuring the stable operation of the power supply circuit.

In communication interface circuits, it stands tall against the threats of lightning strikes, electrostatic discharge, and other transient overvoltage events. The SMBJ15CA swiftly suppresses overvoltage at the earliest stage, ensuring smooth data flow and stable transmission.

In lightning protection applications, the SMBJ15CA demonstrates its extraordinary capabilities. When lightning strikes the equipment, it responds rapidly, directing the resulting overvoltage to the ground and protecting the device from damage.

In the automotive electronics field, the SMBJ15CA plays an equally crucial role. From engine control systems to in-car audio systems and navigation systems, the SMBJ15CA is always present, providing solid protection to ensure the stable operation of automotive electronic devices.

Key Advantages: Why Choose SMBJ15CA?

Fast Response: The SMBJ15CA can quickly respond to transient overvoltages as soon as they appear, suppressing them within safe limits to ensure circuit stability and safety.

High Suppression Efficiency: With its outstanding clamping voltage characteristics, the SMBJ15CA efficiently suppresses transient overvoltages, protecting circuit components from damage.

Easy Integration: The SMB package format makes the SMBJ15CA easy to install and solder, making it ideal for use in high-density integrated electronic systems.

Stable and Reliable: With extremely low leakage current and a wide breakdown voltage range, the SMBJ15CA ensures stable operation in complex and fluctuating circuit environments, providing long-term, reliable protection.

In conclusion, the SMBJ15CA Transient Voltage Suppression Diode stands out in the field of circuit protection with its excellent performance parameters, wide range of applications, and unique advantages. Like a brave shield bearer, it constantly guards the safety and stability of circuits. In the future electronic world, the SMBJ15CA will continue to play an irreplaceable role, ensuring the stable operation of electronic devices.

About Slkor：

Slkor has research and development offices in Busan, South Korea, Beijing, China, and Suzhou, China. Most of the wafer manufacturing and packaging and testing are carried out within China. The company employs and collaborates with individuals and organizations worldwide, with a laboratory for product performance and reliability testing and a central warehouse located at its headquarters in Shenzhen. Slkor has filed for over a hundred invention patents, offers more than 2,000 product models, and serves over ten thousand customers globally. Its products are exported to countries and regions including Europe, the Americas, Southeast Asia, and the Middle East, making it one of the rapidly growing semiconductor companies in recent years. With well-established management systems and streamlined workflows, Slkor has rapidly enhanced the brand awareness and reputation of its "SLKOR" brand through its outstanding quality and standardized services. Its product range includes three major series: diodes, transistors, and power devices, with recent introductions of new products such as Hall elements and analog devices, expanding its presence in sensors, Risc-v microcontrollers, and other product categories.