As global technological competition intensifies, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing have become the driving forces behind technological advancements. On February 2, 2024, Alibaba Group CEO Daniel Zhang announced that the company will invest more than 380 billion yuan over the next three years to build AI and cloud computing hardware infrastructure—a total investment greater than the combined total of the past decade. This strategic move not only demonstrates Alibaba's strong confidence in the future development of AI and cloud computing, but also reflects the entire industry’s high attention and massive demand for these technologies.

At the same time, China's AI industry is experiencing explosive growth. According to the "China Artificial Intelligence Computing Power Development Evaluation Report," China's intelligent computing power market will reach 19 billion USD in 2024, showing an 86.9% year-over-year growth. It is projected that the market size will reach 25.9 billion USD in 2025, a 36.2% increase compared to 2024. The cloud computing market is also experiencing rapid growth, with China's cloud computing market size reaching 616.5 billion yuan in 2023, and is expected to exceed 2.1 trillion yuan by 2027. In this context, the stability and reliability of hardware infrastructure have become crucial to ensuring the development of AI and cloud computing, with Transient Voltage Suppression (TVS) diodes playing an indispensable role in protecting circuits.

Slkor Transient Protection Diode SMAJ10CA product photo

SMAJ10CA Transient Voltage Suppression Diode: The High-Performance Circuit Guardian

The SMAJ10CA transient voltage suppression diode is a high-performance component specifically designed for high-voltage protection. It has a reverse stand-off voltage of 10V, a breakdown voltage range between 11.1V and 12.3V, and a reverse leakage current of just 5μA. This ultra-low leakage current level ensures that the device consumes almost no extra energy during normal operation. Its maximum clamping voltage is 17V, and it can quickly clamp voltage to a safe range when voltage spikes occur, effectively protecting circuits from damage caused by overvoltage surges. Additionally, it can handle peak pulse power of up to 400W under 10/1000μs conditions, making it capable of withstanding high-energy transient shocks and providing reliable circuit protection.

Slkor Transient Protection Diode SMAJ10CA specification

Key Applications in AI and Cloud Computing

In AI and cloud computing hardware infrastructures, critical devices such as servers, storage devices, and network switches face potential voltage fluctuations and transient risks. For example, lightning strikes, power grid fluctuations, and electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause rapid voltage spikes within devices, damaging sensitive electronic components, leading to data loss, system crashes, or even equipment failure. The SMAJ10CA transient voltage suppression diode acts as a dedicated "electronic guardian," constantly safeguarding these devices.

Parameters of Slkor Transient Protection Diode SMAJ10CA

In servers, the SMAJ10CA can be installed at key locations such as the power input and communication interfaces, preventing external abnormal voltages from damaging internal circuits. In network switches within cloud computing data centers, it protects equipment from network surges and electrostatic interference, ensuring stable and reliable data transmission. In AI hardware accelerators, this diode provides overvoltage protection for high-speed computational circuits, ensuring smooth AI model training and inference processes.

High-Performance Protection to Support Industry Growth

With the explosive growth of China's AI industry and the continuous expansion of the cloud computing market, the demand for high-performance, highly reliable electronic components is steadily increasing. The SMAJ10CA, with its outstanding performance and reliable protection capabilities, has become an indispensable component of AI and cloud computing hardware infrastructure. It not only provides strong protection for the stable operation of devices but also lays a solid foundation for the rapid development of the entire industry.

In the AI field, high-performance computing devices need to process vast amounts of data and complex algorithms. Even the slightest voltage fluctuation could result in computational errors or hardware damage. The SMAJ10CA's low leakage current and high clamping voltage characteristics allow it to effectively protect circuits from transient shocks without impacting device performance. In the cloud computing sector, data center servers and network devices need to operate stably for extended periods, and the SMAJ10CA's high pulse endurance ensures that devices remain stable during sudden voltage fluctuations, safeguarding the continuity and reliability of data transmission.

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.