Product Overview
The BYM13-40-E3/96 from Vishay is a 1A, 40V Schottky rectifier diode in an SMB (DO-214AA) package. With a low forward voltage of 0.55V at 1A and 40A surge current capability, it is designed for high-efficiency rectification and freewheeling in low-voltage switching power supplies.
Key Specifications
| Reverse Voltage (VR) | 40V |
| Forward Current (IF) | 1A |
| Forward Voltage (VF) | 0.55V (typ) @IF=1A |
| Reverse Current (IR) | 0.5mA (max) @VR=40V |
| Surge Current (IFSM) | 40A (8.3ms sine) |
| Operating Temperature | -65°C to +150°C |
| Package | SMB (DO-214AA) |
Features
- Low 0.55V forward voltage for high rectification efficiency
- 40A surge current rating for transient robustness
- SMB (DO-214AA) surface-mount package for higher power than SMA
- Schottky barrier for negligible reverse recovery time
- Wide -65°C to +150°C operating temperature range
- RoHS compliant and halogen-free options available
Applications
- DC-DC converter output rectification
- Freewheeling diode in buck regulator circuits
- Reverse polarity and reverse current protection
- Battery OR-ing and power path selection