SS56 AI Analysis:
Specs, Applications & Alternatives

AI summary

SS56 product

SS56

Component

SchottkyRectifierSMA5A

The SS56 is a 60V, 5A Schottky barrier rectifier diode in an SMA package, ideal for efficient power rectification in compact surface-mount designs.

Best for

  • General purpose rectification
  • Low-voltage, high-frequency inverters
  • Polarity protection

Avoid if

  • Applications requiring extremely low reverse leakage at high temperatures
  • High-voltage circuits exceeding 60V

Check before use

  • Thermal dissipation requirements
  • Reverse leakage current at 100°C

Key specifications

Peak Reverse Voltage
60 V
Forward Current
5 A
Forward Voltage
0.70 V

Compliance & Environment

RoHS
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REACH
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MSL
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ECCN
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HTSUS
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Application

Power SuppliesConsumer Electronics

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Alternative components

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SS56BYangzhou Yangjie Electronic Technology Co.,Ltd

SS56B is an electrically equivalent 60V, 5A Schottky diode but in a different package (SMB) that requires board redesign.

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Questions & answers

The SS56 is a Schottky barrier rectifier diode featuring a 60V peak reverse voltage and a 5A average rectified forward current, packaged in a standard SMA (DO-214AC) surface-mount format.