B240A
Schottky Barrier RectifierThe B240A is a schottky barrier rectifier from Diodes Incorporated. View the full B240A datasheet below including key specifications, pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.
Official B240A datasheet (PDF) — the source this page was extracted from.
B240A Key Specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.064 grams (Approximate) |
| Storage Temperature Range | -55 to +150 °C |
| Maximum DC Reverse Current | 0.15 mA (at Tj=25°C, Rated DC Blocking Voltage) |
| Peak Forward Surge Current | 50 A |
| Maximum Forward Voltage Drop | 0.5 V (at 2.0A DC) |
| Typical Junction Capacitance | 200 pF |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | -55 to +125 °C |
| Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | 40 V |
| Maximum Average Forward Rectified Current | 2.0 A |
B240A 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
B240A 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)
B240A Pin Configuration
B240A — SMA Package Pinout
| Pin Number | Pin Name | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cathode | – | Cathode (marked with color band) |
| 2 | Anode | + | Anode |
Notes
- B240A is a surface-mount Schottky barrier rectifier diode in SMA package with a maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage (V_RRM) of 40 V and maximum average forward rectified current (I_AV) of 2.0 A.
- The cathode is identified by a color band on the component body.
- This is a two-terminal device (diode); pin numbering follows standard SMA convention with cathode as pin 1 and anode as pin 2.
- Maximum forward voltage drop (V_F) at 2.0 A DC is 0.5 V.
B240A Electrical Characteristics
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
| CHARACTERISTICS | SYMBOL | B220A | B230A | B240A | UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | V RRM | 20 | 30 | 40 | V |
| Maximum RMS Voltage | V RMS | 14 | 21 | 28 | V |
| Maximum DC Blocking Voltage | VDC | 20 | 30 | 40 | V |
| Maximum Average Forward Rectified Current @TL=100°C | I AV | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | A |
| Peak Forward Surge 8.3ms single half sine-wave super imposed on rated load (JEDEC METHOD) | I FSM | 50 | 50 | 50 | A |
| Maximum Forward Voltage at 2.0A DC | V F | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | V |
| Maximum DC Reverse Current @Tj=25°C at Rated DC Blocking Voltage @Tj=100°C | I R | 0.15 20 | 0.15 20 | 0.15 20 | mA |
| Typical Junction Capacitance (Note 4) | C T | 200 | 200 | 200 | pF |
| Typical Thermal Resistance (Note 5) | R Θ JL R Θ JC R Θ Ja | 15 12 | 65 | 15 12 | °C/W |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | Tj | -55 to +125 | -55 to +125 | -55 to +125 | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | T STG | -55 to +150 | -55 to +150 | -55 to +150 | °C |
B240A Absolute Maximum Ratings
Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
| CHARACTERISTICS | SYMBOL | B220A | B230A | B240A | UNIT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage | V RRM | 20 | 30 | 40 | V |
| Maximum RMS Voltage | V RMS | 14 | 21 | 28 | V |
| Maximum DC Blocking Voltage | VDC | 20 | 30 | 40 | V |
| Maximum Average Forward Rectified Current @TL=100°C | I AV | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.0 | A |
| Peak Forward Surge 8.3ms single half sine-wave super imposed on rated load (JEDEC METHOD) | I FSM | 50 | 50 | 50 | A |
| Maximum Forward Voltage at 2.0A DC | V F | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | V |
| Maximum DC Reverse Current @Tj=25°C at Rated DC Blocking Voltage @Tj=100°C | I R | 0.15 20 | 0.15 20 | 0.15 20 | mA |
| Typical Junction Capacitance (Note 4) | C T | 200 | 200 | 200 | pF |
| Typical Thermal Resistance (Note 5) | R Θ JL R Θ JC R Θ Ja | 15 12 | 65 | 15 12 | °C/W |
| Operating Junction Temperature Range | Tj | -55 to +125 | -55 to +125 | -55 to +125 | °C |
| Storage Temperature Range | T STG | -55 to +150 | -55 to +150 | -55 to +150 | °C |
B240A 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)
B240A Ordering Information
| Part Number | Package | Packing Qty. | Packing Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|
| B240A-LS | SMA | 5000 | Tape & Reel |
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