APD260VRTR-G1 Equivalent & Substitute Parts

Part Overview

The APD260VRTR-G1 is a Schottky rectifier diode rated for 60 V DC reverse voltage and 2 A average rectified current in a through-hole DO-15 axial package. This component is classified as obsolete, indicating that the original product line has been discontinued by the manufacturer. Identification of equivalent substitute parts is necessary to maintain design continuity, support legacy system repairs, and enable procurement of functionally compatible alternatives from active product inventories.

Substiute Parts

APD260VRTR-G1

Diodes IncorporatedIn Stock: 15621APD260VRTR-G1 Datasheet

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B260A-13-F

Diodes IncorporatedIn Stock: 155234B260A-13-F Datasheet

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Key Parameters

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

Substitution of the APD260VRTR-G1 is determined by equivalence in the following electrical and mechanical parameters:

Electrical Equivalence Criteria:

• Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max): 60 V minimum
• Current - Average Rectified (Io): 2 A minimum
• Technology: Schottky rectifier diode
• Speed: Fast Recovery ≤ 500ns, > 200mA (Io)

Mechanical and Compliance Criteria:

• RoHS3 Compliance required
• Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL): 1 (Unlimited)
• ECCN: EAR99
• HTSUS: 8541.10.0080

The substitute part B260A-13-F meets all electrical equivalence criteria and maintains full compliance with RoHS3 and regulatory requirements. The primary difference is the mounting technology: the substitute employs surface-mount SMA packaging instead of through-hole DO-15 packaging. This distinction requires circuit board redesign and assembly process modification but does not affect electrical performance within the specified parameter ranges.

Parameter Comparison

Engineering Selection Recommendations

For Direct Electrical Substitution:

The B260A-13-F is electrically equivalent to the APD260VRTR-G1 across all critical parameters: 60 V reverse voltage rating, 2 A average rectified current, Schottky technology, and fast recovery speed. Both components maintain identical RoHS3 compliance, MSL rating, and regulatory classification (ECCN EAR99, HTSUS 8541.10.0080).

For Legacy System Repair:

When the APD260VRTR-G1 cannot be sourced due to obsolescence, the B260A-13-F provides functional equivalence. However, circuit board redesign is required because the substitute uses surface-mount SMA packaging instead of through-hole DO-15 packaging. The forward voltage specification of the B260A-13-F (700 mV @ 2 A) is higher than the APD260VRTR-G1 (500 mV @ 2 A), which may result in increased power dissipation in the substitute component. The extended operating temperature range of the B260A-13-F (-65°C ~ 150°C versus -65°C ~ 125°C) provides additional thermal margin.

For New Designs:

The B260A-13-F is the recommended selection due to active product status, higher inventory availability, and extended temperature rating. Surface-mount technology enables improved thermal management and reduced board space compared to through-hole alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Can the B260A-13-F be used as a direct pin-for-pin replacement for the APD260VRTR-G1?

A: No. The APD260VRTR-G1 uses through-hole DO-15 axial packaging, while the B260A-13-F uses surface-mount SMA packaging. Direct substitution requires circuit board redesign and assembly process modification. Electrical function is equivalent within specified parameters.

Q: What is the significance of the forward voltage difference between these parts?

A: The APD260VRTR-G1 specifies 500 mV forward voltage at 2 A, while the B260A-13-F specifies 700 mV at 2 A. This 200 mV difference results in higher power dissipation in the B260A-13-F. For applications with tight thermal budgets or high-frequency switching, this difference must be evaluated in circuit simulation.

Q: Are both parts RoHS3 compliant?

A: Yes. Both the APD260VRTR-G1 and B260A-13-F are ROHS3 Compliant with MSL rating of 1 (Unlimited). Both carry identical ECCN (EAR99) and HTSUS (8541.10.0080) classifications.

Q: Why is the APD260VRTR-G1 classified as obsolete?

A: Obsolete status indicates the product line has been discontinued by Diodes Incorporated. The B260A-13-F is an active product with significantly higher inventory availability (155,200 pcs versus 15,518 pcs for the obsolete part).

Q: Does the extended temperature range of the B260A-13-F affect substitution suitability?

A: The B260A-13-F operating temperature range (-65°C ~ 150°C) exceeds the APD260VRTR-G1 range (-65°C ~ 125°C). This provides additional thermal margin and does not restrict substitution in applications within the original temperature specification.

Q: What are the reverse leakage current specifications at different voltages?

A: The APD260VRTR-G1 specifies 500 µA reverse leakage at 40 V, while the B260A-13-F specifies 500 µA at 60 V. Both maintain identical leakage current magnitude, with the B260A-13-F measured at the higher voltage rating.