SS34-E3/57T

The SS34-E3/57T is a Schottky barrier rectifier diode produced by Vishay. Schottky diodes are semiconductor devices featuring a low forward voltage drop and fast switching capabilities, making them ideal for applications where efficiency and speed are crucial.

Key Features:

• Schottky Barrier Technology: Utilizes Schottky barrier technology, resulting in a lower forward voltage drop compared to standard PN junction diodes.

• Fast Switching Speed: Offers fast switching characteristics, enabling rapid response times in applications requiring high-speed rectification.

• Low Forward Voltage Drop: Exhibits a low forward voltage drop, minimizing power losses and enhancing overall efficiency in rectification circuits.

• High Surge Current Capability: Capable of handling high surge currents, providing robust protection against transient overvoltage events.

• Low Reverse Leakage Current: Maintains low reverse leakage current, ensuring efficient operation and reducing power consumption in reverse bias conditions.

• Compact SMC Package: Packaged in a compact SMC (DO-214AB) surface-mount package, facilitating easy integration onto printed circuit boards (PCBs) and saving valuable board space.

• Bidirectional Operation: Offers bidirectional conduction, allowing current flow in both forward and reverse directions, making it suitable for AC/DC conversion applications.

• RoHS Compliance: Compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, ensuring environmental friendliness and compliance with global regulations.

Applications:

• Power Supplies: Used in power supply circuits for rectification and voltage regulation, particularly in low voltage and high frequency applications.

• Voltage Clamping: Employed in voltage clamping circuits to limit voltage spikes and protect downstream components from overvoltage conditions.

• Reverse Polarity Protection: Provides reverse polarity protection in various electronic systems to prevent damage caused by accidental reverse battery connection or incorrect power supply polarity.

• Battery Charging Systems: Integrated into battery charging systems to prevent reverse current flow and protect charging circuits from damage.

• Switching Regulators: Utilized in switching regulator circuits to rectify and regulate voltage in DC-DC converter applications.

• Freewheeling Diode: Used as freewheeling diodes in inductive load circuits, such as motor drive and relay control circuits, to provide a path for current flow during the off state of switches.

• Flyback Diode: Employed as flyback diodes in flyback converter circuits to suppress voltage spikes generated by inductive loads during switching transitions.

• Automotive Electronics: Found in automotive electronic systems for various functions including LED lighting, power distribution, and motor control.