Product Overview
The SSC54-E3 from Vishay is a 5A, 40V Schottky rectifier diode in an SMC (DO-214AB) package. With a low forward voltage drop of 0.55V at 5A and 150A surge current rating, it is designed for high-frequency rectification and freewheeling in switching power supplies.
Key Specifications
| Reverse Voltage (VR) | 40V |
| Forward Current (IF) | 5A |
| Forward Voltage (VF) | 0.55V (typ) @IF=5A |
| Reverse Current (IR) | 0.5mA (max) @VR=40V, TJ=25°C |
| Surge Current (IFSM) | 150A (8.3ms sine) |
| Junction Capacitance | 200pF (typ) |
| Operating Temperature | -65°C to +150°C |
| Package | SMC (DO-214AB) |
Features
- Low 0.55V forward voltage for high rectification efficiency
- 5A continuous current rating with 150A surge capability
- SMC (DO-214AB) surface-mount package for automated assembly
- Guard-ring structure for ruggedness and ESD protection
- Low junction capacitance (200pF) for high-frequency operation
- Halogen-free and RoHS compliant
Applications
- DC-DC converter output rectification
- Freewheeling diode in motor drive circuits
- Reverse polarity protection in power supplies
- Battery charging and OR-ing diode circuits