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B220A

Schottky Barrier Rectifier

The B220A is a schottky barrier rectifier from Vishay Intertechnology. View the full B220A datasheet below including key specifications, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

B220A shares its datasheet with B240A, whose page lists every part number it covers.

Official B220A datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.

Manufacturer

Vishay Intertechnology

Category

Diodes

Package

SMA

B220A Key Specifications

ParameterValue
Weight0.064 g (approx.)
Storage Temperature Range-55°C to +150°C
Maximum RMS Voltage (VRMS)14 V
Maximum Forward Voltage (VF)0.5 V at 2.0A DC
Maximum DC Reverse Current (IR)0.15 mA at Tj=25°C; 20 mA at Tj=100°C
Maximum DC Blocking Voltage (VDC)20 V
Peak Forward Surge Current (IFSM)50 A (8.3ms single half sine-wave)
Typical Junction Capacitance (CT)200 pF
Operating Junction Temperature Range-55°C to +125°C
Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage (VRRM)20 V
Maximum Average Forward Rectified Current (IAV)2.0 A at TL=100°C

B220A Overview

Part: B240A — Diodes Incorporated

Type: Surface Mount Schottky Barrier Rectifier

Description: 20-40 V reverse voltage, 2.0 A forward current surface mount Schottky barrier rectifier with very low forward voltage drop, qualified to AEC-Q101.

Operating Conditions:

  • Supply voltage: not applicable
  • Operating temperature: -55 to +125 °C

Absolute Maximum Ratings:

  • Max continuous current: 2.0 A (Average Forward Rectified Current)
  • Max junction/storage temperature: +150 °C (Storage Temperature)

Key Specs:

  • Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage (V RRM): 40 V
  • Maximum Average Forward Rectified Current (I AV): 2.0 A @TL=100°C
  • Peak Forward Surge Current (I FSM): 50 A (8.3ms single half sine-wave)
  • Maximum Forward Voltage (V F): 0.5 V @ 2.0A DC
  • Maximum DC Reverse Current (I R): 0.15 mA @Tj=25°C, 20 mA @Tj=100°C
  • Typical Junction Capacitance (C T): 200 pF (at 1.0MHz, 4.0V DC reverse)
  • Typical Thermal Resistance (R Θ JL): 15 °C/W

Features:

  • For surface mounted application
  • Metal-semiconductor junction with guardring
  • Epitaxial construction
  • Very low forward voltage drop
  • High current capability
  • Qualified according to AEC-Q101 Rec_C
  • Lead-Free Finish; RoHS Compliant
  • Halogen and Antimony Free. 'Green' Device

Applications:

  • Low voltage, high frequency inverters
  • Free wheeling
  • Polarity protection

Package:

  • SMA

B220A Features

  • For surface mounted application
  • Metal-semiconductor junction with guardring
  • Epitaxial construction
  • Very low forward voltage drop
  • High current capability
  • Qualified according to AEC-Q101 Rec_C
  • For use in low voltage, high frequency inverters, free wheeling, and polarity protection application
  • Lead-Free Finish; RoHS Compliant (Notes 1 & 2)
  • Halogen and Antimony Free. 'Green' Device (Note 3)

B220A Electrical Characteristics

Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.

CHARACTERISTICSSYMBOLB220AB230AB240AUNIT
Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse VoltageV RRM203040V
Maximum RMS VoltageV RMS142128V
Maximum DC Blocking VoltageVDC203040V
Maximum Average Forward Rectified Current @TL=100°CI AV2.02.02.0A
Peak Forward Surge 8.3ms single half sine-wave super imposed on rated load (JEDEC METHOD)I FSM505050A
Maximum Forward Voltage at 2.0A DCV F0.50.50.5V
Maximum DC Reverse Current @Tj=25°C at Rated DC Blocking Voltage @Tj=100°CI R0.15 200.15 200.15 20mA
Typical Junction Capacitance (Note 4)C T200200200pF
Typical Thermal Resistance (Note 5)R Θ JL R Θ JC R Θ Ja15 126515 12°C/W
Operating Junction Temperature RangeTj-55 to +125-55 to +125-55 to +125°C
Storage Temperature RangeT STG-55 to +150-55 to +150-55 to +150°C

B220A Absolute Maximum Ratings

Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.

CHARACTERISTICSSYMBOLB220AB230AB240AUNIT
Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse VoltageV RRM203040V
Maximum RMS VoltageV RMS142128V
Maximum DC Blocking VoltageVDC203040V
Maximum Average Forward Rectified Current @TL=100°CI AV2.02.02.0A
Peak Forward Surge 8.3ms single half sine-wave super imposed on rated load (JEDEC METHOD)I FSM505050A
Maximum Forward Voltage at 2.0A DCV F0.50.50.5V
Maximum DC Reverse Current @Tj=25°C at Rated DC Blocking Voltage @Tj=100°CI R0.15 200.15 200.15 20mA
Typical Junction Capacitance (Note 4)C T200200200pF
Typical Thermal Resistance (Note 5)R Θ JL R Θ JC R Θ Ja15 126515 12°C/W
Operating Junction Temperature RangeTj-55 to +125-55 to +125-55 to +125°C
Storage Temperature RangeT STG-55 to +150-55 to +150-55 to +150°C

B220A Package Information

  • Case: Molded plastic
  • Case Material: Molding compound, UL Flammability classification 94V-0, "Halogen-free".
  • Polarity: Indicated by cathode band.
  • Weight: 0.064 grams (Approximate)

Variants on the same datasheet

These parts have exact links to the same datasheet. They are candidates to compare, not verified drop-in replacements; check package, pinout and electrical limits.

Part NumberManufacturerPackage
B230AVishay IntertechnologySMA
B240ADiodes IncorporatedSMA

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