Metal electrode leadless face

"MELF" redirects here. For the Dungeons & Dragons character, see Melf (Greyhawk).
MiniMelf diode

Metal electrode leadless face (MELF) is a type of leadless cylindrical electronic surface mount device that is metallized at its ends. MELF devices are usually diodes and resistors.[1]

The EN 140401-803 and JEDEC DO-213 standards describe multiple MELF components.[2]


Diode packages list
Title SOD DO Size Rating
MELF (MMB) SOD-106 DO-213AB L: 5.8 mm, ⌀: 2.2 mm 1.0 W 500 V
MiniMELF (MMA) SOD-80 DO-213AA L: 3.6 mm, ⌀: 1.4 mm 0.25 W 200 V
MicroMELF (MMU) L: 2.2 mm, ⌀: 1.1 mm 0.2 W 100 V
  1. ^ MELF Resistors, Vishay Intertechnology, 2010, retrieved 2013-12-21
  2. ^ PDD Marking (PDF), Vishay General Semiconductor, 2009, p. 3, archived from the original (PDF) on 2012-06-11, retrieved 2013-12-21