COMPONENT PACKAGES

SMC (DO-214AB) Component Package

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Date Published:	March 9, 2015
Last Modified:	March 9, 2015

Overview

Name	Diode Outline 214AB
Synonyms	SMC
Variants	n/a
Similar To	SMA (DO-214AC) SMB (DO-214AA)
Mounting	SMD
Pin Count	2
Pitch	6.8mm
Solderability	Easy to solder. The soldering iron needs a bit of juice though, as this package is designed for good heatsinking abilities
Thermal Resistance	Tjc = 10-16°C/W Tja = 47-55°C/W (mounted on PCB with 8x8mm copper pad area) Tja = 90°C/W (mounted on PCB with two 1.54x3.14mm copper pads)
Land Area	50.6mm2 (package only) 50.6mm2 (package with recommended land pattern)
Height	2.62mm (when mounted)
3D Models	n/a
Common Uses	Diodes (especially high surge-current diodes)

Comments

The largest in the DO-214xx range of diode packages, the DO214AB is a surface-mount package used for diodes that require good heatsinking requirements and/or high-surge current capabilities. Used for general purpose, schottky, and TVS diodes.