Product Overview
The Vishay SS34-E3/57T is a 3A, 40V Schottky rectifier diode in SMA (DO-214AC) package. With a low 0.5V forward voltage drop at 3A and fast switching capability, it is designed for high-efficiency rectification, freewheeling, and polarity protection in switch-mode power supplies, DC-DC converters, and reverse battery protection circuits.
Key Specifications
| Type | Schottky Rectifier |
| Reverse Voltage | 40V |
| Average Forward Current | 3A |
| Forward Voltage | 0.5V @ 3A (typical) |
| Reverse Current | 5uA @ 40V (typical) |
| Peak Forward Surge | 80A (8.3ms single half sine) |
| Operating Temperature | -65°C to +150°C (Tj) |
| Package | SMA (DO-214AC) |
| Status | Active |
Features
- Low 0.5V forward voltage for high efficiency
- 3A current handling in compact SMA package
- Fast switching with no reverse recovery
- Low power loss / high efficiency
- Guard ring for overvoltage protection
- RoHS compliant
Applications
- DC-DC converter output rectification
- Freewheeling diode in buck converters
- Reverse battery/polarity protection
- Power supply OR-ing
- Switch-mode power supply secondary rectification