Is there a pin-compatible replacement for PMEG6030ELPX?

No, a directly pin-compatible replacement with identical low-leakage characteristics has not been identified. PMEG6030EVPX shares the same package and pinout but has higher leakage current, requiring engineering review.

What risks should I check before replacing PMEG6030ELPX?

The main risk is electrical mismatch. For PMEG6030EVPX, verify your circuit's tolerance for higher reverse leakage. For other functional alternates, you must perform a PCB redesign and verify thermal performance and forward voltage drop.

PMEG6030ELPX Alternatives, Datasheet & Cross Reference | Nexperia USA Inc.

PMEG6030ELPX is a 60V, 3A low-leakage Schottky rectifier in a compact SOD-128 package. Finding a direct replacement is challenging, as alternatives often trade low leakage for other parameters or come in different packages.

AI replacement insight

Electrical riskhigh

Reverse leakage current mismatch is a critical difference.

Package risklow

PMEG6030EVPX is package-compatible. Other candidates require a redesign.

Can it be replaced directly?

No, there is no confirmed direct drop-in replacement for PMEG6030ELPX. The most similar part, PMEG6030EVPX, is a low-Vf variant with significantly higher reverse leakage current.

Best replacement path

The best path is to evaluate PMEG6030EVPX, which is physically compatible but has higher reverse leakage. If leakage is critical, a PCB redesign for a different part will be necessary.

Main risk

The primary risk is electrical mismatch. The target is a low-leakage part, and the closest physical substitute has much higher leakage, which could impact circuit performance.

Recommended alternatives

Physically compatible with lower forward voltage but has significantly higher reverse leakage current.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factor	PMEG6030ELPX	PMEG6030EVPX	SSL56B	Compatibility / risk
Package	SOD-128	SOD-128	DO-214AA (SMB)	SOD-128 / DO-214AA (SMB) — Package is physically compatible.; SSL56B: Different package requires PCB redesign.
Voltage	670mV @ 3A	475mV @ 3A	60V	475mV @ 3A / 60V — Lower forward voltage is more efficient.; SSL56B: Reverse voltage rating matches.
Current	1µA (max)	30µA (max)	5A	30µA (max) / 5A — Significantly higher reverse leakage current.; SSL56B: Higher current rating provides more margin.
Temperature	175°C	-	150°C	150°C — Lower maximum operating temperature.

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Questions & answers

The best alternative is PMEG6030EVPX, but only if your application can tolerate a higher reverse leakage current (30µA max vs 1µA max). It is otherwise physically and electrically similar.