SMBJ130C-E3/5B Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The SMBJ130C-E3/5B is a transient voltage suppressor (TVS) diode manufactured by Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division, designed for general-purpose overvoltage protection in surface-mount applications. This part operates with a 130V reverse standoff voltage and provides 231V maximum clamping voltage at peak pulse current. The SMBJ130C-E3/5B is classified as obsolete, making equivalent and substitute parts necessary for ongoing design support and procurement.

Key Parameters

Parameter	Value
Reverse Standoff Voltage (Typ)	130V
Breakdown Voltage (Min)	144V
Clamping Voltage (Max) @ Ipp	231V
Peak Pulse Current (10/1000µs)	2.6A
Peak Pulse Power	600W
Operating Temperature Range	-55°C ~ 150°C (TJ)
Package / Case	DO-214AA (SMB)
Mounting Type	Surface Mount
RoHS Status	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level	1 (Unlimited)

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution for the SMBJ130C-E3/5B is determined by the following critical parameters:

Reverse Standoff Voltage: 130V (all substitutes must match)
Breakdown Voltage (Min): 144V (all substitutes must match)
Package / Case: DO-214AA (SMB) (all substitutes must match)
Mounting Type: Surface Mount (all substitutes must match)
Clamping Voltage (Max) @ Ipp: 231V or lower (acceptable range for substitution)
Peak Pulse Current: 2.6A or higher (acceptable range for substitution)
Operating Temperature Range: -55°C to 150°C minimum (all substitutes must meet or exceed)
RoHS Status: ROHS3 Compliant (all substitutes must match)

Substitute parts are grouped into two categories based on clamping voltage performance:

Category A - Identical Clamping Voltage (231V):

SMBJ130CE3/TR13 (Microchip Technology)

Category B - Lower Clamping Voltage (209V) with Higher Peak Pulse Current:

SMBJ130CA-E3/5B (Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division)
SMBJ130CA (Meritek)
SMBJ130CA-13-F (Diodes Incorporated)
SMBJ130CAE3/TR13 (Microchip Technology)

Parameter Comparison

Part Number	Manufacturer	Reverse Standoff (V)	Breakdown Min (V)	Clamping Max @ Ipp (V)	Peak Pulse Current (A)	Peak Pulse Power (W)	Operating Temp (°C)	Package	Product Status
SMBJ130C-E3/5B	Vishay	130	144	231	2.6	600	-55 ~ 150	DO-214AA (SMB)	Obsolete
SMBJ130CE3/TR13	Microchip Technology	130	144	231	2.6	600	-65 ~ 150	DO-214AA (SMB)	Active
SMBJ130CA-E3/5B	Vishay	130	144	209	2.9	600	-55 ~ 150	DO-214AA (SMB)	Active
SMBJ130CA	Meritek	130	144	209	2.87	600	-55 ~ 150	DO-214AA (SMB)	Active
SMBJ130CA-13-F	Diodes Incorporated	130	144	209	2.9	600	-55 ~ 150	DO-214AA (SMB)	Active
SMBJ130CAE3/TR13	Microchip Technology	130	144	209	2.9	600	-65 ~ 150	DO-214AA (SMB)	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Primary Selection - SMBJ130CE3/TR13 (Microchip Technology): This part provides identical electrical performance to the obsolete SMBJ130C-E3/5B with 231V clamping voltage and 2.6A peak pulse current. It maintains ROHS3 compliance and extends the operating temperature range to -65°C, offering improved low-temperature performance. Product status is active with established supply availability.

Alternative Selection - SMBJ130CA-E3/5B (Vishay General Semiconductor - Diodes Division): This Vishay part maintains the same manufacturer lineage as the original component and is available in active production status. It features a lower clamping voltage of 209V with increased peak pulse current of 2.9A. This configuration provides enhanced current handling capability while maintaining ROHS3 compliance and identical operating temperature range.

Secondary Alternatives - SMBJ130CA (Meritek), SMBJ130CA-13-F (Diodes Incorporated), SMBJ130CAE3/TR13 (Microchip Technology): These parts share the 209V clamping voltage and 2.6A to 2.9A peak pulse current specifications. All maintain ROHS3 compliance and active product status. SMBJ130CAE3/TR13 offers extended low-temperature operation to -65°C. Selection among these alternatives should be based on supply chain availability and procurement requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can SMBJ130CA parts with 209V clamping voltage replace the original SMBJ130C-E3/5B with 231V clamping voltage?

A: Yes. The 209V clamping voltage is lower than the original 231V specification, which provides tighter voltage clamping during transient events. This represents an improvement in overvoltage protection performance. The higher peak pulse current (2.9A versus 2.6A) provides additional current handling margin. Both characteristics make these parts suitable substitutes for the original design.

Q: What is the difference between the Microchip SMBJ130CE3/TR13 and SMBJ130CAE3/TR13?

A: The SMBJ130CE3/TR13 maintains the original 231V clamping voltage with 2.6A peak pulse current. The SMBJ130CAE3/TR13 provides 209V clamping voltage with 2.9A peak pulse current. Both are manufactured by Microchip Technology and extend the operating temperature range to -65°C. Selection depends on whether the design requires the original clamping voltage specification or can benefit from the improved current handling of the lower-voltage variant.

Q: Are all substitute parts available in the same DO-214AA (SMB) package?

A: Yes. All substitute parts listed are packaged in DO-214AA (SMB) surface-mount format, ensuring direct mechanical and electrical compatibility with the original SMBJ130C-E3/5B footprint and PCB layout.

Q: Do all substitute parts meet RoHS3 compliance?

A: Yes. All substitute parts listed maintain ROHS3 compliance status, ensuring compatibility with environmental and regulatory requirements equivalent to the original component.

Q: Which substitute part offers the best low-temperature performance?

A: Both SMBJ130CE3/TR13 and SMBJ130CAE3/TR13 from Microchip Technology extend the operating temperature range to -65°C, compared to -55°C for other alternatives. This provides 10°C additional margin for low-temperature applications.

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