MBRA210LT3G

The MBRA210LT3G is a Schottky barrier rectifier diode designed and manufactured by ON Semiconductor. Schottky diodes are known for their low forward voltage drop and fast switching characteristics, making them suitable for various power applications where efficiency and speed are crucial.

Key Features:

• Schottky Barrier Technology: The MBRA210LT3G utilizes Schottky barrier technology, which results in a lower forward voltage drop compared to conventional silicon diodes. This characteristic makes it suitable for applications requiring low power loss and high efficiency.

• High Current Capability: It is designed to handle relatively high currents, making it suitable for use in power supply circuits, rectification circuits, and other applications where high current handling capability is required.

• Fast Switching Speed: Schottky diodes have fast switching characteristics, which reduce switching losses and improve overall circuit efficiency. This feature is particularly advantageous in high-frequency applications such as switch-mode power supplies.

• Low Reverse Recovery Time: Schottky diodes have minimal reverse recovery time compared to conventional silicon diodes, reducing the likelihood of reverse recovery-related issues such as ringing and voltage spikes.

• Low Forward Voltage Drop: The forward voltage drop of Schottky diodes is typically lower than that of silicon diodes, resulting in lower conduction losses and higher efficiency in power conversion applications.

• Surface Mount Package: The MBRA210LT3G is available in a surface mount package, which facilitates easy integration into modern electronic circuit designs and allows for high-density PCB layouts.

• Wide Operating Temperature Range: It can operate over a wide temperature range, making it suitable for use in various environmental conditions and applications with demanding temperature requirements.

• RoHS Compliance: The diode is compliant with the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) directive, ensuring that it meets environmentally friendly standards for hazardous substance content.

Applications:

• Power Supply Circuits: The MBRA210LT3G diode can be used in power supply circuits as rectifiers or freewheeling diodes to convert alternating current (AC) to direct current (DC) and suppress voltage spikes during switching.

• Voltage Clamping: It is suitable for voltage clamping applications where it protects sensitive electronic components from overvoltage transients by diverting excess voltage away from the protected circuit.

• Switch-Mode Power Supplies (SMPS): Schottky diodes are commonly used in SMPS circuits as rectifiers and freewheeling diodes due to their fast switching speed and low forward voltage drop characteristics.

• Battery Charging Circuits: The diode can be used in battery charging circuits to prevent reverse current flow from the battery to the charging source during periods of low or no input voltage.

• Reverse Polarity Protection: It can provide reverse polarity protection in electronic circuits by blocking current flow in the reverse direction, thereby preventing damage to sensitive components.

• Automotive Electronics: Schottky diodes find applications in automotive electronics such as automotive voltage regulators, motor control circuits, and lighting systems due to their high efficiency and fast switching speed.

• Telecommunications Equipment: They are used in telecommunications equipment such as routers, modems, and base stations for power management and rectification purposes.

• LED Lighting: Schottky diodes can be used in LED lighting applications as rectifiers in AC/DC LED driver circuits to convert mains AC voltage to DC voltage for powering the LEDs.