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Package: DO-214AC, SMAonsemiDiodes - Rectifiers - SingleSeries: -Package: Tape & Reel (TR); Cut Tape (CT); Digi-Reel®Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max): 30 VCurrent - Average Rectified (Io): 1AVoltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If: 500 mV @ 1 A

Find suitable replacements for the onsemi SS13, a 30V, 1A Schottky diode in an SMA package. Alternatives offer different voltage, current, and forward voltage characteristics to fit your design needs.

AI replacement insight

Package risklow

SMA (DO-214AC) is a highly standardized package.

Electrical riskhigh

Must match Schottky type. Mismatched forward voltage or recovery time can cause circuit failure.

Can it be replaced directly?

Direct replacement for SS13 should use only Datasheet verified or Strong match candidates; many approved options still require engineering review.

Best replacement path

STPS2L60A offers an upgrade in voltage and current with minimal change in forward voltage, making it a robust choice.

Main risk

The primary risk is selecting a replacement with a different diode technology (e.g., Fast Recovery instead of Schottky), which would drastically increase power loss.

Recommended alternatives

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STPS2L60A package
STPS2L60A

STMicroelectronics

Needs validationlow risk

A 60V, 2A Schottky diode in the same SMA package, offering higher voltage and current ratings.

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Alternative comparison matrix

Feature / factorSS13STPS2L60ASTPS2H100ASTPS2L30ACompatibility / risk
PackageSMA (DO-214AC)SMA (DO-214AC)SMASMASMA (DO-214AC) — Package is physically compatible.; STPS2H100A: Package is physically compatible.; STPS2L30A: Package is physically compatible.
Voltage30V60V100V30V60V / 100V / 30V — Provides double the voltage rating, increasing design margin.; STPS2H100A: Significantly higher voltage rating increases design margin.; STPS2L30A: Identical voltage rating offers no safety margin.
Current1.0A2.0A2.0A2.0A2.0A — Higher current rating provides more thermal headroom.; STPS2H100A: Higher current rating provides more thermal headroom.; STPS2L30A: Higher current rating provides more thermal headroom.
Forward Voltage0.5V0.55V0.65V0.375V0.55V / 0.65V / 0.375V — Slightly higher Vf may minimally increase power loss.; STPS2H100A: Higher Vf will increase power dissipation; thermal analysis recommended.; STPS2L30A: Lower Vf reduces power dissipation, improving efficiency.
Diode TypeSchottkySchottky--Schottky — Same diode technology ensures similar switching behavior.

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Questions & answers

Verified drop-in options for SS13 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.