RK 36 Equivalent & Substitute Parts Reference

Part Overview

The Sanken Electric USA Inc. RK 36 is a diode classified under the Diodes, Rectifiers category, utilizing Schottky technology with a voltage rating of 60V and current rating of 2A. It is provided in an axial, through-hole package and is RoHS compliant. The product is listed as obsolete, making it necessary to identify equivalent substitute models for ongoing applications requiring consistent form, fit, and function.

Key Parameters

Manufacturer Part Number	Manufacturer	Category	Technology	Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max)	Current - Average Rectified (Io)	Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If	Speed	Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr	Mounting Type	Package / Case	Operating Temperature - Junction	RoHS Status	Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	ECCN	HTSUS	Product Status
RK 36	Sanken Electric USA Inc.	Diodes, Rectifiers	Schottky	60 V	2A	620 mV @ 2 A	Fast Recovery =< 500ns, > 200mA (Io)	2 mA @ 60 V	Through Hole	Axial	-40°C ~ 150°C	RoHS Compliant	1 (Unlimited)	EAR99	8541.10.0080	Obsolete

Substitute Part Grouping Explanation

The substitute part selection for the RK 36 focuses strictly on matching the core parameters: maximum reverse voltage (Vr), average forward current (Io), Schottky technology, speed classification, through-hole mounting, axial or DO-41 package type, RoHS compliance, and similar operating temperature range. Only substitute parts meeting all specified requirements are listed.

Parameter Comparison

Parameter	RK 36	STPS2L60
Manufacturer Part Number	RK 36	STPS2L60
Manufacturer	Sanken Electric USA Inc.	STMicroelectronics
Category	Diodes, Rectifiers	Diodes, Rectifiers
Technology	Schottky	Schottky
Voltage - DC Reverse (Vr) (Max)	60 V	60 V
Current - Average Rectified (Io)	2A	2A
Voltage - Forward (Vf) (Max) @ If	620 mV @ 2 A	600 mV @ 2 A
Speed	Fast Recovery =< 500ns, > 200mA (Io)	Fast Recovery =< 500ns, > 200mA (Io)
Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr	2 mA @ 60 V	100 µA @ 60 V
Mounting Type	Through Hole	Through Hole
Package / Case	Axial	DO-204AL, DO-41, Axial
Operating Temperature - Junction	-40°C ~ 150°C	150°C (Max)
RoHS Status	RoHS Compliant	ROHS3 Compliant
Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL)	1 (Unlimited)	1 (Unlimited)
ECCN	EAR99	EAR99
HTSUS	8541.10.0080	8541.10.0080
Product Status	Obsolete	Active

Engineering Selection Recommendations

Selection of STPS2L60 as a substitute for RK 36 is strictly based on matching core electrical specifications, package type, regulatory compliance, and product status. STPS2L60 is RoHS compliant, maintains the same MSL, and is listed as active, meeting the requirements for replacement in applications where the original part is no longer available.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How are substitute parts for RK 36 determined?
Substitute parts are selected based on matching key parameters: voltage rating, current rating, technology, speed, mounting type, package, and regulatory compliance.

Q2: Is package compatibility between RK 36 and STPS2L60 maintained?
Both parts utilize through-hole mounting and axial package formats, including DO-41.

Q3: What considerations are there regarding the operating temperature range?
Both RK 36 and STPS2L60 specify a maximum junction temperature of 150°C, supporting equivalent temperature range requirements.

Q4: Are there differences in RoHS compliance or moisture sensitivity?
Both RK 36 and STPS2L60 are RoHS compliant and have a Moisture Sensitivity Level (MSL) of 1 (Unlimited).

Q5: Can STPS2L60 be used in place of RK 36 without changing PCB design?
STPS2L60 matches the package and mounting type specified for RK 36, supporting direct substitution within the listed parameters.

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