5pcs ss36 sr360 smd diode

🔹 5PCS SS36 / SR360 – 3A 60V Schottky Barrier Rectifier Diode (SMD)

A high-efficiency, surface-mount Schottky diode with very low forward voltage drop and fast switching characteristics. The SS36 (or equivalent SR360) is designed for high-current, low-voltage applications where minimizing power loss and heat generation is critical. Ideal for modern, compact power circuits.

✅ Specifications:

• Part Number: SS36 / SR360 (Common Equivalent)

• Type: Schottky Barrier Rectifier Diode

• Max Repetitive Reverse Voltage (VRRM): 60V

• Max Average Forward Rectified Current (IO): 3A

• Peak Forward Surge Current (IFSM): 80A

• Forward Voltage (VF): ~0.45V (Typical at 3A) – Key Low-Loss Feature

• Reverse Recovery Time (trr): Negligible (Schottky Characteristic)

• Package: SMB / DO-214AA (Surface Mount)

• Mounting Type: SMD (Surface Mount Device)

• Operating Junction Temperature: -65°C to +125°C

• Quantity: 5 pieces

⚙️ Key Features:

• Ultra-Low Forward Voltage: Typical 0.45V at 3A (vs. ~1V for standard silicon diodes), dramatically reducing conduction losses and heat.

• Very Fast Switching: As a Schottky diode, it has essentially no reverse recovery charge (trr), making it perfect for high-frequency switching circuits.

• High Current Density: The SMB package is designed to handle a substantial 3A continuous current when properly soldered to a PCB.

• Surface-Mount Design: Saves space and enables automated assembly in modern electronics.

• Efficient & Cool Operation: Lower power dissipation allows for more compact designs with smaller heatsinks.

📦 Typical Applications:

• Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS): Critical as the output rectifier in DC-DC converters (buck, boost), especially in low-voltage, high-current applications (e.g., 5V, 12V, 24V rails).

• Reverse Polarity Protection: Excellent for battery-powered devices and input stages due to low voltage drop, maximizing usable voltage.

• Freewheeling / Clamping Diodes: In synchronous and non-synchronous buck converters, motor drives, and relay circuits.

• Solar Panel & Battery Circuits: Used in blocking and bypass applications to prevent reverse current flow with minimal loss.

• General Power Management: Any circuit requiring efficient rectification or steering of currents up to 3A.

🔧 Polarity & Mounting Notes:

• Polarity Identification: On the SMB (DO-214AA) package, the cathode is marked with a white line or stripe on one end of the component body.

• PCB Footprint: Requires an SMB-compatible PCB pad layout. Ensure correct orientation during placement.

• Heatsinking (Thermal Management): For full 3A continuous operation, the diode must be soldered to a sufficient PCB copper pad/plane that acts as a heatsink. Inadequate thermal design will lead to overheating and failure.

⚠️ Important Considerations:

• Reverse Leakage: Schottky diodes have higher reverse leakage current than PN junction diodes, especially at high temperatures. This can be a consideration in very high-precision or high-temperature circuits.

• Voltage Rating: The 60V rating is suitable for most low-voltage power applications (e.g., 12V/24V systems). For mains-derived voltages, use a higher voltage diode.

• Not a Zener: This is a rectifier Schottky diode, not for voltage regulation.