Shenzhen Slkormicro, TVS Diode SMF5.0CA: 'NE' Product Marking?

Shenzhen Slkormicro Semicon offers an array of discrete semiconductors, protection products, and power devices for your use. One such offering is SMF5.0CA, a small TVS diode. We’ve received questions concerning the ‘NE’ marking on this product and whether it’s correct; is this a valid marking for this part?

‘NE’ is the correct marking for this product. The ‘C’ in the part number indicates this is a bidirectional diode, and ‘NE’ is the part marking for the bidirectional version of this device.