Diodes Incorporated PDS360-13

Overview

PDS360-13 from Diodes Incorporated is a 3A, 60V Schottky barrier rectifier in the POWERDI®5 surface-mount package, featuring low forward voltage (0.57 V at 3 A, 25°C), low reverse leakage (3 µA typical at 60 V, 25°C), and 100 A non-repetitive surge capability - deployed in high-frequency inverters, freewheeling diode circuits, and polarity protection for DC power rails.

For engineers reviewing the PDS360-13 datasheet, PDS360-13 pinout, PDS360-13 application, or PDS360-13 equivalent, key selection criteria include thermal resistance (R_θJS = 3.0 °C/W), AEC-Q101 qualification for automotive reliability, RoHS- and halogen-free "Green" compliance, and validated performance across –65°C to +150°C operating range.

Technical Context

The PDS360-13 uses guard-ring die construction to suppress transient-induced avalanche failure and sustain high dv/dt immunity. Its low forward voltage drop minimizes conduction loss in switching-mode power supplies and synchronous rectification paths.

Thermal performance is defined by three R_θJA values (95/70/50 °C/W) depending on PCB material and pad layout - enabling precise junction temperature estimation under real board-level conditions with FR-4 or polyimide substrates and specified copper area.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Package: POWERDI®5 - surface-mount, 2-terminal plastic molded case (UL 94V-0), 0.093 g mass, with matte tin–annealed copper leadframe. Dimensions: 3.966 mm × 6.504 mm × 1.10 mm (L × W × A).

Key Features

Applications

Availability

PDS360-13 is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body electronics, industrial DC-DC power supplies, and high-reliability embedded power management requiring stable component supply and long-lifecycle support.

Supply support for PDS360-13 includes scheduled delivery planning, volume procurement assistance, BOM continuity management, traceable sourcing, and lifecycle availability coordination for OEM customers, industrial embedded developers, connected-device designers, and electronics production programs.

Manufacturer

Diodes Incorporated is a global manufacturer of discrete semiconductors and analog ICs, headquartered in Plano, Texas, with design, manufacturing, and sales operations across Asia, Europe, and North America.

The PDS360 belongs to Diodes' POWERDI® Schottky rectifier product line, engineered for high-efficiency, high-reliability power conversion in space-constrained automotive and industrial applications where thermal performance and transient immunity are critical.

FAQ

What is the maximum allowable junction temperature for continuous operation?

The PDS360-13 has an absolute maximum junction temperature of +150°C. For reliable long-term operation, junction temperature must be maintained below this limit using appropriate PCB copper area and ambient derating per Figure 5 - e.g., at 70°C ambient, max I_F(AV) drops to ~2.2 A on FR-4 with minimum pad layout.

Is PDS360-13 suitable for synchronous rectification replacement?

No - the PDS360-13 is a passive Schottky rectifier, not a synchronous rectifier controller or MOSFET driver. It can serve as the freewheeling diode in non-synchronous buck converters but cannot replace active synchronous rectification circuitry requiring gate drive control.

How does the POWERDI®5 package compare thermally to SMA or SMC packages?

The POWERDI®5 offers R_θJS = 3.0 °C/W - significantly lower than SMA (≈15 °C/W) and comparable to SMC (≈2.5–3.5 °C/W) - due to its exposed cathode pad acting as a thermal slug. Unlike SMA/SMC, it achieves this in a smaller footprint (4.0 × 6.5 mm vs. SMA's 4.5 × 2.7 mm), optimizing board space and thermal performance simultaneously.

Does PDS360-13 have a specified reverse recovery time (t_rr)?

No - as a Schottky barrier rectifier, the PDS360-13 has no minority-carrier storage and therefore no measurable reverse recovery time. Its switching behavior is governed by junction capacitance (C_T ≈ 120 pF at 0 V) and series resistance, enabling clean turn-off with negligible Q_rr - confirmed by zero-recovery waveforms in Diodes' application note AP02003.