The LCDA05 with 9.8V 6V 5V@Max SO-8 TVS ROHS is an electrostatic discharge (ESD) device manufactured by SMC Diode, a company specializing in the design and manufacture of semiconductor and electronic components. This part is designed to act as an ESD protection component, which is used to protect intricate components from electric static discharges. This component has maximum breakdown voltage of 9.8V, 6V and 5V, and is designed to meet the requirements of RoHS compliant products, meaning that it is free from hazardous materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium, etc. It comes in an SO-8, or small outline 8-lead, plastic package, which is suitable for surface mount applications. It has an excellent clamping capability to absorb electrostatic discharges quickly and safely. This component is ideal for use in a variety of applications, including low voltage consumer applications, handheld devices, and automotive electronics.