B240A

Schottky Barrier Rectifier

The B240A is a schottky barrier rectifier from Vishay Intertechnology. View the full B240A datasheet below including key specifications, pinout, electrical characteristics, absolute maximum ratings.

Manufacturer

Vishay Intertechnology

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

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:

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)

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 2 pins (Cathode and Anode).
Maximum Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage (V_RRM): 40 V
Maximum Average Forward Rectified Current (I_AV) @ T_L = 100°C: 2.0 A
Maximum Forward Voltage (V_F) @ 2.0 A DC: 0.5 V
Polarity is indicated by a color band on the package denoting the cathode terminal.
The package diagram shows the cathode band on one end and the anode on the opposite end.

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

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

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)

Ordering Information

Part Number	Package	Packing Qty.	Packing Carrier
B240A-LS	SMA	5000	Tape & Reel

Related Variants

The following components are covered by the same datasheet.

Part Number	Manufacturer	Package
B220A	Vishay Intertechnology	—
B230A	Vishay Intertechnology	—
B2XXA	Vishay Intertechnology	—

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