Nexperia USA Inc. PMEG050T150EIPDZ

Overview

PMEG050T150EIPD from Nexperia is a 50 V, 15 A Trench MEGA Schottky barrier rectifier in CFP15 (SOT1289) package, designed for low-voltage, high-efficiency power conversion. It delivers 510–570 mV forward voltage at 15 A and 25 °C, exhibits ≤200 µA reverse leakage at 50 V/25 °C, and is AEC-Q101 qualified for automotive-grade reliability in freewheeling and reverse polarity protection circuits.

For engineers reviewing the PMEG050T150EIPD datasheet, PMEG050T150EIPD pinout, PMEG050T150EIPD application, or PMEG050T150EIPD equivalent, key selection criteria include low VF performance under high DC current, thermal resistance to solder point (3 K/W), clip-bonded construction for power handling, and validated operation up to 175 °C junction temperature in automotive power rails.

Technical Context

This Schottky rectifier uses Trench MEGA technology to suppress leakage while maintaining low forward voltage-enabling high efficiency in 12 V and 24 V automotive subsystems. Its dual-anode, single-cathode configuration supports parallel anode routing on PCBs and leverages clip-bonding to reduce thermal resistance from junction to solder point to just 3 K/W.

The device operates with no minority-carrier storage, delivering step-recovery trr of 49 ns and ramp-recovery trr of 21 ns-critical for minimizing switching losses in synchronous buck converters and OR-ing applications. Reverse breakdown voltage is rated at 50 V with 1 mA test current, and diode capacitance is 0.72 nF at 10 V, supporting stable high-frequency rectification.

Key Specifications

Pinout & Package

Encapsulated in CFP15 (SOT1289): ultra-thin surface-mount package measuring 5.8 × 4.3 × 0.78 mm, with exposed cathode thermal pad and flat leads optimized for high-current PCB routing and thermal dissipation.

Key Features

Applications

Equivalent & Alternatives

The following parts are listed as comparable options for similar Schottky rectifier applications.

Compared with VS-15EWH05-M3 and NSR15H50HT1G, PMEG050T150EIPD uniquely combines AEC-Q101 qualification, lowest VF (510 mV), and lowest Rth(j-sp) (3 K/W), making it the only choice for thermally constrained, safety-critical automotive power nodes requiring zero derating at 15 A DC.

Availability

PMEG050T150EIPD is available at Aetrix Electronics and suitable for automotive body control modules, 12 V DC-DC converters, engine control unit power rails, and start-stop battery interface circuits requiring stable component supply across multi-year production cycles.

Supply support for PMEG050T150EIPD 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

Nexperia is a global semiconductor expert focused on high-volume, high-reliability discrete and logic devices, with leadership in automotive-qualified components and advanced packaging technologies.

This device belongs to Nexperia's Trench MEGA Schottky rectifier product line-engineered specifically for low-VF, high-current automotive power management where thermal efficiency, AEC-Q101 compliance, and ultra-thin packaging are mandatory.

FAQ

What is the maximum continuous forward current at 100 °C ambient temperature with standard FR4 mounting?

At 100 °C ambient on a standard FR4 PCB (single-sided copper, tin-plated, standard footprint), the PMEG050T150EIPD supports 10 A average forward current (IF(AV)) under DC conditions (duty cycle δ = 1), as confirmed in Figure 8 of the datasheet. Derating begins above this point due to thermal resistance limitations.

Does the dual-anode configuration require separate PCB traces or can Pins 1 and 2 be shorted externally?

Pins 1 and 2 are internally connected to the same anode structure and may be shorted externally on the PCB. The dual-pin layout is intended for symmetrical current splitting and reduced trace inductance-not independent terminals. No external shorting is required, but doing so improves current sharing and thermal balance.

How does the 3 K/W Rth(j-sp) value translate to practical PCB layout requirements?

The 3 K/W Rth(j-sp) is measured to the cathode solder point and requires a minimum 1 cm² copper pad (tin-plated, single-sided FR4) connected directly to Pin 3. This pad must be solid, unbroken, and thermally isolated from other nets to achieve the rated 2.15 W power dissipation at Tamb ≤ 25 °C.

Is the 49 ns step-recovery trr measured under industry-standard conditions?

Yes-the 49 ns trr is measured per JEDEC JESD24-10 using IF = 0.5 A, IR = 0.5 A, IR(meas) = 0.1 A, and Tj = 25 °C (Figure 11). This reflects real-world freewheeling behavior in buck converters and confirms absence of minority-carrier tail current, eliminating snubber needs.