Philips PMEG2005EB is an ultra low VF MEGA Schottky barrier diode with 0.5 A forward current and 20 V reverse voltage. It features a very small SMD package with a guard ring. It is widely used in high power applications such as ultra high-speed switching, voltage clamping, protection circuits, low current rectification and low power consumption applications (e.g. handheld devices).
This document is a product specification datasheet for the Philips PMEG2005EB, a Low VF MEGA Schottky barrier diode. It is designed for ultra-high-speed switching, voltage clamping, and protection circuits, featuring an ultra-small SOD523 (SC-79) plastic package. The device is suitable for low current rectification and low power consumption applications, such as in handheld devices.
The datasheet provides comprehensive technical data including limiting values, electrical characteristics (forward voltage, reverse current, capacitance), and thermal resistance. It also includes graphical data for forward current, reverse current, and capacitance versus voltage, along with package outline dimensions and status definitions.
| Forward current (continuous) | 500 mA |
|---|---|
| Reverse voltage | 20 V |
| Storage temperature | -65 to +150 °C |
| Junction temperature | 125 °C |
The marking code is L5, and the marking bar indicates the cathode.
The maximum continuous reverse voltage is 20 V.
The maximum continuous forward current is 500 mA.
The maximum operating ambient temperature is 125 °C.