Best Alternatives to RB160M-30TR

Package: SOD-123FROHMDiodes - Rectifiers - SinglePackage: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max): 30 VCurrent - Average Rectified (Io): 1AVoltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If: 480 mV @ 1 ACurrent - Reverse Leakage @ Vr: 50 µA @ 30 V

The ROHM RB160M-30TR is a 30V, 1A Schottky diode in a SOD-123 package, now Not Recommended for New Designs (NRND). Engineers should consider modern, active alternatives for new projects.

AI replacement insight

Electrical risklow

Family alternatives have similar or better specs.

Package risklow

SOD-123 is a standard package with many options.

Sourcing riskhigh

Target and best-fit options are NRND.

Can it be replaced directly?

Yes, the ROHM RB060M-30TR is a strong candidate, offering a higher 2A current rating and better efficiency in the same SOD-123 package. Note that both parts are NRND.

Best replacement path

The best replacement path is selecting another ROHM diode from the same family, such as RB060M-30TR for higher current or RB160M-60TR for higher voltage.

Main risk

The main risk is sourcing, as the target and its closest alternatives are NRND. For new designs, an active part from a different series should be qualified.

Recommended alternatives

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RB060M-30TR package
Needs validationlow risk

A strong, same-series alternative with double the current rating (2A) and improved efficiency.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorRB160M-30TRRB060M-30TRRB160M-60TRAlt 3Compatibility / risk
PackageSOD-123SOD-123 (PMDU)SOD-123SOD-123 (PMDU) — Package matches, ensuring form and fit.; RB160M-60TR: Package matches, ensuring form and fit.
Voltage30V30V60V30V / 60V — Reverse voltage rating is identical.; RB160M-60TR: Higher reverse voltage provides more design margin.
Current1A2A1A2A / 1A — Higher forward current provides more design margin.; RB160M-60TR: Forward current rating is identical.
Vf0.48V @ 1A0.44V @ 2A0.55V @ 1A0.44V @ 2A / 0.55V @ 1A — Lower forward voltage improves efficiency.; RB160M-60TR: Slightly higher forward voltage may increase power loss.
LifecycleNRNDNRNDNRNDNRND — Both parts are not recommended for new designs.; RB160M-60TR: Both parts are not recommended for new designs.

Application & sourcing insights

Questions & answers

The ROHM RB060M-30TR is an excellent alternative, offering double the current capacity (2A) and lower forward voltage in the same package. For higher voltage tolerance, consider the RB160M-60TR (60V).