Diodes Incorporated B260-13-F

Overview

B260-13-F from Diodes Incorporated is a 2 A, 60 V Schottky barrier rectifier in an SMB surface-mount package. It is designed for low forward drop, high-efficiency rectification, and compact power-path protection where a PN standard rectifier would create more conduction loss.

For engineers reviewing the B260-13-F datasheet, B260-13-F pinout, B260-13-F application, or B260-13-F equivalent, this diode is most relevant for low-voltage power supplies, DC-DC converters, freewheeling paths, polarity protection, high-frequency inverters, adapters, LED driver boards, and repair work requiring 2 A Schottky current capability, 60 V reverse rating, SMB package assembly, and 50 A surge tolerance.

Technical Context

B260-13-F uses Schottky barrier technology, so it has lower forward voltage and no conventional minority-carrier recovery in the same way as standard PN rectifiers. This helps reduce heat and switching loss in low-voltage rectifier paths, especially where the diode conducts a meaningful share of the load current.

The 60 V rating is important because Schottky devices often trade low forward drop for lower reverse-voltage capability and higher leakage than PN rectifiers. Designers should review maximum reverse bias, hot leakage, ringing, and package temperature when placing B260-13-F near switching nodes or input rails.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

B260-13-F is a two-terminal SMB Schottky rectifier. The cathode band identifies the blocking/output side, and the anode is the opposite terminal. Because Schottky leakage rises with voltage and temperature, both orientation and thermal placement should be checked during design review.

Key Features

• 2 A, 60 V Schottky barrier rectifier.
• Low forward voltage for efficient low-voltage power conversion.
• 50 A peak surge-overload capability.
• Guard-ring die construction for improved transient protection.
• SMB package suited to automated surface-mount assembly.
• Useful in low-voltage high-frequency inverters and freewheel circuits.
• Good choice for polarity protection where forward loss matters.
• Lead-free / RoHS-compliant Green device option.

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

When evaluating B260-13-F equivalent devices, compare reverse-voltage rating, average current, forward voltage at the real load current, surge current, hot leakage, SMB footprint, cathode marking, and whether the application requires Schottky behavior.

Quality

B260-13-F should be sourced as original Diodes Incorporated Schottky rectifiers through traceable and controlled supply channels. Quality checks may include SMB package inspection, cathode-band and reel label review, solderability testing, forward-voltage screening, reverse-leakage testing at temperature-sensitive limits, surge-risk review, polarity verification, and incoming inspection for production power boards.

Availability

B260-13-F is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for low-voltage power supplies, DC-DC converters, freewheel circuits, polarity protection, high-frequency inverters, adapter boards, LED driver boards, and repair programs requiring a 2 A, 60 V SMB Schottky rectifier.

Supply support may include scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement support, BOM continuity assistance, traceable sourcing management, and lifecycle availability coordination for power-supply manufacturers, lighting producers, industrial equipment builders, contract manufacturers, and repair teams.

For production deployment, confirming the SMB footprint, cathode orientation, 60 V reverse margin, 2 A current path, forward-voltage loss, hot leakage, surge exposure, copper area, solder profile, and sourcing continuity helps reduce Schottky rectifier risk.

Manufacturer

Diodes Incorporated supplies Schottky rectifiers, SBR devices, standard rectifiers, protection devices, transistors, MOSFETs, analog ICs, logic products, and power-management semiconductors. B260-13-F belongs to Diodes Incorporated's B2xx Schottky barrier rectifier family.

FAQ

What is B260-13-F used for?

B260-13-F is used for low-loss rectification, freewheeling, current steering, and reverse-polarity protection in low-voltage power electronics. The 2 A current class and 60 V reverse rating make B260-13-F useful in adapters, converters, LED drivers, and compact power boards.

What package does B260-13-F use?

B260-13-F uses an SMB surface-mount package. The package supports automated assembly and gives practical solder area for 2 A class Schottky operation. Designers should check B260-13-F pad layout, cathode-band orientation, copper area, and thermal rise under the real load waveform.

Why choose B260-13-F instead of a standard rectifier?

B260-13-F offers Schottky behavior with lower forward voltage and fast switching characteristics compared with many standard silicon rectifiers. This can reduce conduction loss and heat in low-voltage circuits, although B260-13-F leakage and reverse-voltage margin must be reviewed carefully.

What voltage rating does B260-13-F provide?

B260-13-F provides a 60 V reverse-voltage class. The circuit should be checked for input tolerance, switching-node ringing, inductive spikes, and hot leakage. Good voltage margin helps B260-13-F remain reliable in converters, protection paths, and freewheel applications.

What should be checked before replacing B260-13-F?

Before replacing B260-13-F, check average current, surge current, 60 V blocking requirement, forward voltage, reverse leakage at operating temperature, SMB footprint, cathode polarity, thermal dissipation, Schottky technology requirement, reel format, and whether lower-voltage B2xx variants are acceptable.