Vishay SMCJ188A

SMCJ188A variants from Vishay

SMCJ188A Datasheet

Variants

Mfr

Vishay

Lifecycle

Active

SMCJ188A Overview

What changes between part numbers, and what to check before you lock the BOM — TVS Diodes.

Key Features

Lifecycle mix: ActiveConfirm lifecycle on the exact MPN, not just the base number prefix.
2 distinct suffix patternsExamples: E3/57T, E3/9AT. Decode suffix meaning in the ordering notes under the variant table.

Target Applications

TVS Diodes — design-in and field replacement
BOM scrub where only the base prefix is known but suffix is TBD
Second-source checks when the original MPN is constrained

Ordering Variants

Compare 2 SMCJ188A part numbers by package, electrical parameters, lifecycle, and availability. Use RFQ for stock and lead-time confirmation.

Part Number	Description	Manufacturer	Lifecycle	RoHS	Availability	Action
SMCJ188A-E3/57T	TVS Diode, 1.5kW, 188V, Unidirectional, DO-214AB, SMT	Vishay	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ
SMCJ188A-E3/9AT	DIODE 1500 W, UNIDIRECTIONAL, SILICON, TVS DIODE, DO-214AB, ROHS COMPLIANT, PLASTIC, SMCJ, 2 PIN, Transient Suppressor	Vishay	Active	Compliant	In Stock	RFQ

Ordering Code Differences

How suffixes on SMCJ188A map to package, grade, and reel options.

How to Choose the Right SMCJ188A TVS Diodes

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Match the footprint first

Pull the exact package drawing for your MPN — base-number swaps fail most often at the footprint, not the schematic.

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Electrical headroom

Compare voltage and current columns in the variant table. For SMCJ188A, a suffix with lower voltage or current rating will not survive the same circuit without recalculation.

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Temp grade letter matters

Commercial (0–70 °C) and industrial (−40–85 °C+) suffixes look similar in the prefix — confirm ambient + self-heating, not just the first page of the datasheet.

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Copy the full MPN

Do not BOM only "SMCJ188A" — include the full suffix (e.g. E3/57T, E3/9AT). RFQ with reel/tube preference and required date code.

Technical Specifications

Core parameters for SMCJ188A product family

Identity

Base Model

SMCJ188A

Manufacturer

Vishay

Listed Variants

Variant Parameters

Lifecycle Status

Active

RoHS Status

Compliant

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BOM upload and multi-line RFQ support
Package, grade, and compliance verification

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common technical questions about the SMCJ188A product family.

Is SMCJ188A a single part I can order, or a family prefix?

SMCJ188A is a base / family code from Vishay. You order a full MPN such as SMCJ188A-E3/57T, SMCJ188A-E3/9AT. The variant table lists 2 orderable lines with different suffixes.

What do the suffix letters on SMCJ188A part numbers mean?

Listed suffix fragments include: E3/57T, E3/9AT. Typically they encode package (see Package column), temperature grade, and tape/reel option. Always decode on the Vishay datasheet ordering guide — do not guess from pattern alone.

What is the lifecycle status of SMCJ188A variants?

Lifecycle values in our listing: Active. Status is per MPN suffix — one variant can be Active while another is NRND. Check PCN for your exact suffix before multi-year commitments.

What should I send for an RFQ on SMCJ188A?

Full manufacturer MPN (not just SMCJ188A), quantity, needed date code, reel vs tube, and any compliance docs (CoC, RoHS, conflict minerals). If you only know the base prefix, include a photo of the existing label or reel.

Where is the SMCJ188A datasheet?

Use the datasheet link in the page header. Cross-check electrical curves (SOA, saturation voltage, etc.) against your operating point — the table summarizes order codes, not every graph in the PDF.