{"product_id":"ss16-1a-60v-schottky-barrier-rectifier-diode-sma","title":"SS16 1A 60V Schottky Barrier Rectifier Diode - SMA","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSS16 1A 60V Schottky Barrier Rectifier Diode\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe SS16 is a surface-mount Schottky barrier rectifier diode rated for 1A average forward current and 60V reverse voltage. It is commonly used in low-voltage power supplies, DC-DC converters, reverse-polarity protection, freewheel circuits, battery-powered electronics, solar circuits, and compact PCB repair work where fast switching and low forward voltage drop are useful.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSS16 Schottky barrier rectifier diode\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1A average forward current rating\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e60V repetitive peak reverse voltage class\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLow forward voltage drop for improved power efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFast switching behavior compared with standard silicon rectifiers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSMA \/ DO-214AC surface-mount package\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eGood choice when more voltage margin is needed than SS14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePart number\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSS16\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eComponent type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSchottky barrier rectifier diode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAverage forward current\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReverse voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e60V\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMA \/ DO-214AC surface mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePolarity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarked cathode band on body\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRectification, protection, freewheel, switching and low-voltage power circuits\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounting style\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSMD \/ surface mount\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePackage includes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 x SS16 Schottky diode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eApplications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eDC-DC buck and boost converter circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eReverse-polarity protection for low-voltage boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFreewheel diode for small inductive loads\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSolar, battery charging, and power-path circuits\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eArduino, ESP32, STM32, and embedded electronics projects\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePCB repair and replacement of compatible SMA Schottky diodes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is SS16 used for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSS16 is used for low-voltage rectification, fast switching, reverse-polarity protection, and freewheel diode applications in compact electronic circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the voltage rating of SS16?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSS16 is a 60V Schottky rectifier diode. It gives more reverse-voltage margin than SS14, which is commonly rated at 40V.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat is the current rating?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is commonly rated at 1A average forward current. Actual safe current depends on PCB copper area, temperature, airflow, and circuit design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs SS16 the same size as SS14?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany SS14 and SS16 parts use the same SMA \/ DO-214AC package, but always confirm footprint, polarity, and datasheet ratings before substitution.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I use SS16 for reverse polarity protection?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, it can be used in many low-voltage reverse-polarity protection circuits where its 60V and 1A ratings are suitable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eHow do I identify polarity?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cathode side is normally marked with a band on the diode body. Match the PCB marking before soldering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it suitable for mains AC rectification?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. SS16 is a low-voltage 60V diode and is not suitable for 110V or 220V mains AC rectification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease confirm package footprint, polarity, voltage rating, current rating, and thermal conditions before replacing a diode on an existing PCB. Schottky diodes have higher reverse leakage than many standard silicon rectifiers, especially at higher temperature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Embeded Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":62307969335666,"sku":"ES-SS16-SCHOTTKY-SMA","price":4.0,"currency_code":"PKR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/7935\/3202\/files\/SS16.webp?v=1788974462","url":"https:\/\/embededstudio.com\/products\/ss16-1a-60v-schottky-barrier-rectifier-diode-sma","provider":"Embeded Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}