The Industry's Smallest Zener and Schottky Diodes

Portable devices such as mobile phones and digital cameras are becoming increasingly more compact. Until recently, the smallest Schottky barrier and Zener diodes available were in the 1006(0402) size.

ROHM has completed development of a smaller, thinner diode package.

The new GMD2 utilizes ROHM's proprietary chip device structure and ultra-precise machining technology in order to dramatically reduce the size and thickness while maintaining the standard electrical characteristics. The package is 67% smaller in area and 20% thinner than the 1006(0402) size but with the same package power as both the 1006(0402) and 1406(0502) package sizes (100mW). Schottky barrier and Zener diodes will be offered in this size - both industry firsts. This package will make it possible to save even more space and increase the board density of products requiring greater compactness and thinness.

Main features of the GMD2 package series 0603(0201)

1. Ultra-small dimensions: 0.6mm × 0.3mm
2. Ultra-thin: 0.3mm
3. 67% smaller and 20% thinner than existing diodes (1006(0402) size: 1.0mm × 0.6mm)
4. 100mW rated package power (same as the 1006(0402) and 1406(0502) sizes)
5. Integrated chip

Part No.	Type	Permissible Loss (P)	Zener Voltage (Vz)
Industry First! GDZ Series	Zener	100mW	4.7, 5.1, 5.6, 6.2, 6.8, 7.5, 8.2 V

Part No.	Type	Reverse Voltage (VR)	Average Rectified Current (Io)	Forward Voltage (VF at IF=10mA)
Industry First! RB520ZS-30	Schottky	30V	100mA	0.46V
RB521ZS-30	Schottky	30V	100mA	0.37V

Production Information

Sample Shipments : March 2007 (Schottky barrier, Zener diodes)(Sample price: 100yen) Monthly Production : Scheduled to begin in June 2007 at 10 million units per month

 

	The GMD2 Package series 0603(0201)