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Best Alternatives to B260A-13-F

Package: DO-214AC, SMADiodes IncorporatedDiodes - Rectifiers - SinglePackage: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max): 60 VCurrent - Average Rectified (Io): 2AVoltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If: 700 mV @ 2 ACurrent - Reverse Leakage @ Vr: 500 µA @ 60 V

B260A-13-F is a 60V, 2A Schottky rectifier in an SMA package, used for high-efficiency rectification. When seeking a replacement, key parameters are voltage, current, package, and diode type.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskmedium

Using a non-Schottky diode can significantly alter circuit efficiency and thermal performance.

Package risklow

Many alternatives exist in the same SMA package, ensuring mechanical compatibility.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for B260A-13-F should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

B360AE-13 from the same manufacturer is a strong candidate, offering a higher current rating in the same package.

Main risk

The main risk is substituting with a non-Schottky diode, which can increase power loss due to higher forward voltage.

Recommended alternatives

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B360AE-13 package
B360AE-13

Diodes Incorporated

Needs validationlow risk

A pin-compatible Schottky diode with a higher 3A current rating and identical 60V voltage rating in the same SMA package.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorB260A-13-FB360AE-13ES2DA-13-FAlt 3Compatibility / risk
PackageSMASMASMASMA — Same package ensures form and fit.; ES2DA-13-F: Same package ensures form and fit.
Diode TypeSchottkySchottkySuper-FastSchottky / Super-Fast — Same diode technology ensures similar Vf and switching.; ES2DA-13-F: Different technology will alter circuit performance.
Voltage60V60V200V60V / 200V — Voltage rating is identical.; ES2DA-13-F: Higher voltage rating provides more margin.
Current2.0A3.0A2.0A3.0A / 2.0A — Higher current rating provides more design margin.; ES2DA-13-F: Current rating is identical.
Forward Voltage0.70V0.65V0.92V0.65V / 0.92V — Slightly lower Vf may improve efficiency.; ES2DA-13-F: Significantly higher Vf will increase power loss.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for B260A-13-F are limited in the current batch. Review candidates marked Strong match or Datasheet verified, and validate package, pinout, and electrical limits before committing a BOM change.