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Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Document Number 88529 www.vishay.com
28-Feb-02 1
New Product
Ultrafast Plastic Rectifier
Reverse V oltage 400V
Forward Current 3.0A
Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage V
RRM
400 V
Maximum RMS voltage V
RMS
280 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage V
DC
400 V
Maximum average forward rectified current, with FIN 3.0
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length w/o FIN/PCB
I
F(AV)
1.5
A
Peak forward surge current
8.3ms single half sine-wave superimposed I
FSM
60 A
on rated load (JEDEC Method) at TA = 55°C
Typical ther mal resistance
(1)
Junction-to-ambient R
θJA
80 °C/W
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, T
STG
–40 to +150 °C
Reverse Avalanche Energy (8/20µs surge) E
AR
10 mJ
Electrical Characteristics Ratings at 25°C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter Symbol Value Unit
Minimum reverse breakdown voltage at 10µAV
(BR)
400 V
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 3.0A
(1)
V
F
1.25 V
Maximum DC reverse current at rated DC blocking voltage I
R
20 µA
Maximum reverse recovery time
at IF = 0.5A, IR= 1.0A, I
rr
= 0.25A
t
rr
30 ns
Note: (1) Pulse test: 300µs pulse width, 1% duty cycle
Dimensions in inches and (millimeters)
Features
• Plastic package has Underwriters Laboratories
Flammability Classification 94V-0
• Glass passivated chip junction
• Low cost
• Ultrafast recovery time for high efficiency
• Low forward voltage, high current capability
• Low leakage
• High surge capability
• High temperature soldering guaranteed:
250°C, 0.375" (9.5mm) lead length for 10 seconds,
5 lbs. (2.3kg) tension
Mechanical Data
Case: JEDEC DO-201AD molded plastic body over
passivated chip
Terminals: Plated axial leads, solderable per
MIL-STD-750, Method 2026
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
Mounting Position: Any
Weight: 0.04 oz., 1.1 g