The Vishay SA5.0CA-E3/73 is a bidirectional Zener diode designed for general-purpose applications.

• Manufacturer: Vishay
• Product Name: SA5.0CA-E3/73
• Diode Type: Zener, bidirectional
• Application: General Purpose
• Package: DO-204AC (DO-15)
• Mounting: Through-hole
• Stand-off Voltage (Vwm): 5V
• Minimum Breakdown Voltage: 6.4V
• Maximum Clamping Voltage: 9.2V
• Peak Pulse Current (Ippm): 54.3A
• Power Dissipation (Pd): 500W
• Operating Temperature: -55°C to 175°C (TJ)
• Number of Channels: one, bidirectional
• Function: circuit protection
• Supply and Demand Status: sufficient
• Applications: automotive, computers and computer peripherals, communications and networking, consumer electronics, lighting, sensing and instrumentation, and industrial