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VS-15MQ040-M3

Vishay Intertech · Schottky Barrier Diodes (SBD) · SMA(DO-214AC)

VS-15MQ040-M3 from Vishay Intertech, in a SMA(DO-214AC). Pinout and pin descriptions extracted from the manufacturer datasheet (extract_pins, cross-checked by a second model); symbol, footprint, and 3D from KiCad-official CAD.

Pinout

Pin Name Type Function
1 K passive Cathode: the banded/marked end per the datasheet; pad 1 of the KiCad diode footprint.
2 A passive Anode.

Key specifications

Parameter Value
Manufacturer Vishay Intertech
Package SMA(DO-214AC)
Category Diodes
Pins 2

Electrical characteristics

Limits as printed in the datasheet (page.json metadata.characteristics carries them as data).

Parameter Symbol Min Typ Max Unit Conditions Page
Maximum forward voltage drop, IF = 1.5 A, TJ = 25 °C VFM 0.43 V IF = 1.5 A, TJ = 25 °C; see fig. 1 2
Maximum forward voltage drop, IF = 2 A, TJ = 25 °C VFM 0.49 V IF = 2 A, TJ = 25 °C; see fig. 1 2
Maximum forward voltage drop, IF = 1.5 A, TJ = 125 °C VFM 0.34 V IF = 1.5 A, TJ = 125 °C; see fig. 1 2
Maximum forward voltage drop, IF = 2 A, TJ = 125 °C VFM 0.43 V IF = 2 A, TJ = 125 °C; see fig. 1 2
Maximum reverse leakage current, TJ = 25 °C IRM 0.5 mA TJ = 25 °C, VR = Rated VR; see fig. 2 2
Maximum reverse leakage current, TJ = 125 °C IRM 20 mA TJ = 125 °C; see fig. 2 2
Maximum average forward current, TL = 105 °C IF(AV) 2.1 A 50 % duty cycle at TL = 105 °C, rectangular waveform; on PC board 9 mm2 island (0.013 mm thick copper pad area); see fig. 4 1
Maximum average forward current, TL = 113 °C IF(AV) 1.5 A 50 % duty cycle at TL = 113 °C, rectangular waveform; on PC board 9 mm2 island (0.013 mm thick copper pad area); see fig. 4 1
Maximum peak one cycle non-repetitive surge current, 5 µs IFSM 330 A 5 μs sine or 3 μs rect. pulse; following any rated load condition and with rated VRRM applied; see fig. 6 1
Maximum peak one cycle non-repetitive surge current, 10 ms IFSM 140 A 10 ms sine or 6 ms rect. pulse; following any rated load condition and with rated VRRM applied; see fig. 6 1
Non-repetitive avalanche energy EAS 6 mJ TJ = 25 °C, IAS = 1 A, L = 12 mH 1
Maximum DC reverse voltage VR 40 V 1
Maximum working peak reverse voltage (major ratings VRRM) VRRM 40 V 1
Maximum junction and storage temperature range TJ, TStg -40 150 °C 2
Maximum voltage rate of change dV/dt 10000 V/μs Rated VR 2
Maximum thermal resistance, junction to ambient RthJA 80 °C/W DC operation 2

CAD (KiCad official)

  • Symbol: VS-15MQ040-M3
  • Footprint: Diode_SMD:D_SMA
  • 3D model: SMA(DO-214AC) (KiCad packages3D, STEP)
  • 3D model files: vs-15mq040-m3-etched.step / vs-15mq040-m3-etched.glb carry the MPN laser-etched on the die in a toggleable Adom.LaserEtch group (Fusion-ready); vs-15mq040-m3.step / vs-15mq040-m3.glb are the bare package body.

Provenance

Data extracted from the manufacturer datasheet, not a distributor listing:

  • Datasheet: Vishay Intertech datasheet (6 pp, sha256 c56a195d07b34a76, retrieved 2026-10-21, tier: manufacturer)
  • Extractor: parts-factory 2.0.0 / extract_pins, primary cathode-band convention (convention), consensus off (agreed), guards: pin_guards 0.1: passed. Pins are checked against the footprint pad set and their cited datasheet pages before publish.
  • CAD: KiCad official libraries (CC-BY-SA 4.0).

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