1. Product profile
1.1 General description
Planar Maximum Efficiency General Application (MEGA) Schottky barrier rectifier with an
integrated guard ring for stress protection, encapsulated in a SOD123W small and flat
lead Surface-Mounted Device (SMD) plastic package.
1.2 Features
nAverage forward current: IF(AV) 2A
nReverse voltage: VR40 V
nLow forward voltage
nHigh power capability due to clip-bond technology
nAEC-Q101 qualified
nSmall and flat lead SMD plastic package
1.3 Applications
nLow voltage rectification
nHigh efficiency DC-to-DC conversion
nSwitch Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
nReverse polarity protection
nLow power consumption applications
1.4 Quick reference data
[1] Device mounted on a ceramic Printed-Circuit Board (PCB), Al2O3, standard footprint.
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Table 1. Quick reference data
T
j
=25
°
C unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
IF(AV) average forward current square wave;
δ= 0.5;
f=20kHz
Tamb 85 °C[1] --2A
Tsp 140 °C --2A
VRreverse voltage - - 40 V
VFforward voltage IF= 2 A - 430 490 mV
IRreverse current VR= 40 V - 25 100 µA
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2. Pinning information
[1] The marking bar indicates the cathode.
3. Ordering information
4. Marking
5. Limiting values
Table 2. Pinning
Pin Description Simplified outline Graphic symbol
1 cathode [1]
2 anode 21
sym001
12
Table 3. Ordering information
Type number Package
Name Description Version
PMEG4020ER - plastic surface-mounted package; 2 leads SOD123W
Table 4. Marking codes
Type number Marking code
PMEG4020ER BE
Table 5. Limiting values
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
VRreverse voltage Tj=25°C - 40 V
IF(AV) average forward current square wave;
δ= 0.5;
f=20kHz
Tamb 85 °C[1] -2A
Tsp 140 °C-2A
IFSM non-repetitive peak
forward current square wave;
tp=8ms [2] -50A
Ptot total power dissipation Tamb 25 °C[3][4] - 0.57 W
[3][5] - 0.95 W
[3][1] - 1.8 W
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[1] Device mounted on a ceramic PCB, Al2O3, standard footprint.
[2] Tj=25°C prior to surge.
[3] Reflow soldering is the only recommended soldering method.
[4] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard footprint.
[5] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for cathode 1 cm2.
6. Thermal characteristics
[1] For Schottky barrier diodes thermal runaway has to be considered, as in some applications the reverse
power losses PR are a significant part of the total power losses.
[2] Reflow soldering is the only recommended soldering method.
[3] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated and standard footprint.
[4] Device mounted on an FR4 PCB, single-sided copper, tin-plated, mounting pad for cathode 1 cm2.
[5] Device mounted on a ceramic PCB, Al2O3, standard footprint.
[6] Soldering point of cathode tab.
Tjjunction temperature - 150 °C
Tamb ambient temperature 55 +150 °C
Tstg storage temperature 65 +150 °C
Table 5. Limiting values
…continued
In accordance with the Absolute Maximum Rating System (IEC 60134).
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Max Unit
Table 6. Thermal characteristics
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
Rth(j-a) thermal resistance from
junction to ambient in free air [1][2]
[3] - - 220 K/W
[4] - - 130 K/W
[5] --70K/W
Rth(j-sp) thermal resistance from
junction to solder point [6] --18K/W
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FR4 PCB, standard footprint
Fig 1. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration; typical values
FR4 PCB, mounting pad for cathode 1 cm2
Fig 2. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration; typical values
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10
1
102
103
Zth(j-a)
(K/W)
101
tp (s)
103102103
101102101
duty cycle =
10.75
0.5 0.33
0.2
0.25
0.1 0.05
0.02 0.01
0
006aab650
10
1
102
103
Zth(j-a)
(K/W)
101
tp (s)
103102103
101102101
duty cycle =
10.75
0.5 0.33
0.2
0.25
0.1 0.05
0.02 0.01
0
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7. Characteristics
Ceramic PCB, Al2O3, standard footprint
Fig 3. Transient thermal impedance from junction to ambient as a function of pulse duration; typical values
006aab651
tp (s)
103102103
101102101
10
1
102
Zth(j-a)
(K/W)
101
duty cycle =
10.75
0.5 0.33
0.2
0.25
0.1 0.05
0.02 0.01
0
Table 7. Characteristics
T
j
=25
°
C unless otherwise specified.
Symbol Parameter Conditions Min Typ Max Unit
VFforward voltage IF= 0.1 A - 295 330 mV
IF= 1 A - 380 440 mV
IF= 2 A - 430 490 mV
IRreverse current VR=10V - 5 - µA
VR= 40 V - 25 100 µA
Cddiode capacitance f=1MHz
VR= 1 V - 250 - pF
VR=10V - 95 - pF
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(1) Tj= 150 °C
(2) Tj= 125 °C
(3) Tj=85°C
(4) Tj=25°C
(5) Tj=40 °C
(1) Tj= 125 °C
(2) Tj=85°C
(3) Tj=25°C
(4) Tj=40 °C
Fig 4. Forward current as a function of forward
voltage; typical values Fig 5. Reverse current as a function of reverse
voltage; typical values
f = 1 MHz; Tamb =25°C
Fig 6. Diode capacitance as a function of reverse voltage; typical values
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102
103
1
101
10
IF
(A)
104
VF (V)
0.0 0.70.5 0.60.40.30.1 0.2
(1)
(2)
(3) (4) (5)
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102
103
104
105
106
107
108
IR
(A)
109
VR (V)
0403010 20
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
VR (V)
0403010 20
006aab654
200
400
600
Cd
(pF)
0
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Tj= 150 °C
(1) δ= 0.1
(2) δ= 0.2
(3) δ= 0.5
(4) δ=1
Tj= 125 °C
(1) δ=1
(2) δ= 0.9
(3) δ= 0.8
(4) δ= 0.5
Fig 7. Average forward power dissipation as a
function of average forward current; typical
values
Fig 8. Average reverse power dissipation as a
function of reverse voltage; typical values
FR4 PCB, standard footprint
Tj= 150 °C
(1) δ= 1; DC
(2) δ= 0.5; f = 20 kHz
(3) δ= 0.2; f = 20 kHz
(4) δ= 0.1; f = 20 kHz
FR4 PCB, mounting pad for cathode 1 cm2
Tj= 150 °C
(1) δ= 1; DC
(2) δ= 0.5; f = 20 kHz
(3) δ= 0.2; f = 20 kHz
(4) δ= 0.1; f = 20 kHz
Fig 9. Average forward current as a function of
ambient temperature; typical values Fig 10. Average forward current as a function of
ambient temperature; typical values
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IF(AV) (A)
0.0 3.02.01.0
0.50
0.75
0.25
1.00
1.25
PF(AV)
(W)
0.0
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
VR (V)
0403010 20
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0.4
0.5
0.3
0.2
0.1
0.6
0.7
PR(AV)
(W)
0.0
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Tamb (°C)
0 50 100 150 1751257525
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1.0
2.0
3.0
IF(AV)
(A)
0.0
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Tamb (°C)
0 50 100 150 1751257525
006aab658
1.0
2.0
3.0
IF(AV)
(A)
0.0
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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Ceramic PCB, Al2O3, standard footprint
Tj= 150 °C
(1) δ= 1; DC
(2) δ= 0.5; f = 20 kHz
(3) δ= 0.2; f = 20 kHz
(4) δ= 0.1; f = 20 kHz
Tj= 150 °C
(1) δ= 1; DC
(2) δ= 0.5; f = 20 kHz
(3) δ= 0.2; f = 20 kHz
(4) δ= 0.1; f = 20 kHz
Fig 11. Average forward current as a function of
ambient temperature; typical values Fig 12. Average forward current as a function of
solder point temperature; typical values
Tamb (°C)
0 50 100 150 1751257525
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1.0
2.0
3.0
IF(AV)
(A)
0.0
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Tsp (°C)
0 50 100 150 1751257525
006aab660
1.0
2.0
3.0
IF(AV)
(A)
0.0
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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8. Test information
The current ratings for the typical waveforms as shown in Figure 9,10,11 and 12 are
calculated according to the equations: with IM defined as peak current,
at DC, and with IRMS defined as RMS current.
8.1 Quality information
This product has been qualified in accordance with the Automotive Electronics Council
(AEC) standard
Q101 - Stress test qualification for discrete semiconductors
, and is
suitable for use in automotive applications.
9. Package outline
Fig 13. Duty cycle definition
t1
t2
P
t
006aaa812
duty cycle δ =
t1
t2
IFAV() IMδ×=
IRMS IFAV()
=IRMS IMδ×=
Fig 14. Package outline SOD123W
08-11-06Dimensions in mm
2.8
2.4
3.7
3.3
1.05
0.75
1.9
1.5
1
2
0.6
0.3
0.22
0.10
1.1
0.9
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10. Packing information
[1] For further information and the availability of packing methods, see Section 14.
11. Soldering
Table 8. Packing methods
The indicated -xxx are the last three digits of the 12NC ordering code.
[1]
Type number Package Description Packing quantity
3000
PMEG4020ER SOD123W 4 mm pitch, 8 mm tape and reel -115
Reflow soldering is the only recommended soldering method.
Fig 15. Reflow soldering footprint SOD123W
2.9
2.8
4.4
1.62.1 1.2
(2×)
1.1
(2×)
solder lands
solder resist
occupied area
solder paste
1.1
(2×)
1.2
(2×)
sod123w_fr
Dimensions in mm
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12. Revision history
Table 9. Revision history
Document ID Release date Data sheet status Change notice Supersedes
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15. Contents
1 Product profile . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 General description. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.3 Applications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.4 Quick reference data. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
2 Pinning information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
3 Ordering information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
4 Marking. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
5 Limiting values. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
6 Thermal characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
7 Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
8 Test information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
8.1 Quality information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
9 Package outline . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
10 Packing information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
11 Soldering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
12 Revision history. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
13 Legal information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13.1 Data sheet status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13.2 Definitions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13.3 Disclaimers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
13.4 Trademarks. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
14 Contact information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
15 Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13