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Revision: 09-Apr-08
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Glass Passivated Junction Fast Switching Rectifier
FEATURES
• Superectifier structure for high reliability
condition
• Cavity-free glass-passivated junction
• Fast switching for high efficiency
• Low leakage current
• High forward surge capability
• Meets environmental standard MIL-S-19500
• Solder dip 260 °C, 40 s
• Component in accordance to RoHS 2002/95/EC
and WEEE 2002/96/EC
TYPICAL APPLICATIONS
For use in fast switching rectification of power supply,
inverters, converters and freewheeling diodes for
consumer, automotive and telecommunication.
MECHANICAL DATA
Case: DO-204AL, molded epoxy over glass body
Epoxy meets UL 94V-0 flammability rating
Terminals: Matte tin plated leads, solderable per
J-STD-002 and JESD22-B102
E3 suffix for consumer grade, meets JESD 201 class
1A whisker test, HE3 suffix for high reliability grade
(AEC Q101 qualified), meets JESD 201 class 2
whisker test
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
PRIMARY CHARACTERISTICS
IF(AV) 1.0 A
VRRM 200 V to 1000 V
IFSM 25 A
trr 150 ns, 250 ns, 500 ns
IR1.0 µA
VF1.3 V
TJ max. 175 °C
Patented*
DO-204AL (DO-41)
®
* Glass-plastic encapsulation
technique is covered by
Patent No. 3,996,602,
brazed-lead assembly
by Patent No. 3,930,306
MAXIMUM RATINGS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL 1N4942GP 1N4944GP 1N4946GP 1N4947GP 1N4948GP UNIT
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage VRRM 200 400 600 800 1000 V
Maximum RMS voltage VRMS 140 280 420 560 700 V
Maximum DC blocking voltage VDC 200 400 600 800 1000 V
Maximum average forward rectified current
0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length at TA = 55 °C IF(AV) 1.0 A
Peak forward surge current 8.3 ms single half
sine-wave superimposed on rated load IFSM 25 A
Operating junction and storage temperature range TJ, TSTG - 65 to + 175 °C
1N4942GP thru 1N4948GP
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Note:
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient and from junction to lead at 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length, P.C.B. mounted
Note:
(1) Automotive grade AEC Q101 qualified
RATINGS AND CHARACTERISTICS CURVES
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER TEST CONDITIONS SYMBOL 1N4942GP 1N4944GP 1N4946GP 1N4947GP 1N4948GP UNIT
Maximum instantaneous
forward voltage 1.0 A VF1.3 V
Maximum DC reverse
current at rated DC
blocking voltage
TA = 25 °C
TA = 150 °C IR
1.0
200 µA
Maximum reverse
recovery time
IF = 0.5 A, IR = 1.0 A,
Irr = 0.25 A trr 150 250 500 ns
Typical junction
capacitance 4.0 V, 1 MHz CJ15 pF
THERMAL CHARACTERISTICS (TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
PARAMETER SYMBOL 1N4942GP 1N4944GP 1N4946GP 1N4947GP 1N4948GP UNIT
Typical thermal resistance (1) RθJA 55 °C/W
ORDERING INFORMATION (Example)
PREFERRED P/N UNIT WEIGHT (g) PREFERRED PACKAGE CODE BASE QUANTITY DELIVERY MODE
1N4946GP-E3/54 0.336 54 5500 13" diameter paper tape and reel
1N4946GP-E3/73 0.336 73 3000 Ammo pack packaging
1N4946GPHE3/54 (1) 0.336 54 5500 13" diameter paper tape and reel
1N4946GPHE3/73 (1) 0.336 73 3000 Ammo pack packaging
Figure 1. Forward Current Derating Curve
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Rectified Current (A)
25 50 75 100 125 150 175
0
0.25
0.50
0.75
1.00
Resistive or
Inductive Load
0.375" (9.5 mm) Lead Length
Figure 2. Maximum Non-repetitive Peak Forward Surge Current
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
110 100
5
10
15
20
25
30
Number of Cycles at 60 Hz
T
J
= T
J
Max.
8.3 ms Single Half Sine-Wave
1N4942GP thru 1N4948GP
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PACKAGE OUTLINE DIMENSIONS in inches (millimeters)
Figure 3. Typical Instantaneous Forward Characteristics
Figure 4. Typical Reverse Characteristics
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
0.4 0.6 0.81.0 1.2 1.4 1.6
0.01
0.1
1
10
TJ = 25 °C
Pulse Width = 300 µs
1 % Duty Cycle
Percent of Rated Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
020 40 60 80100
0.01
0.1
1
10
100
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
T
J
= 125 °C
T
J
= 25 °C
T
J
= 75 °C
Figure 5. Typical Junction Capacitance
Figure 6. Typical Transient Thermal Impedance
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
110 100
1
10
100
TJ = 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
Vsig = 50 mVp-p
0.01 0.1 110 100
0.1
1
10
100
t - Pulse Duration (s)
Typical Thermal Impedance (°C/W)
DO-204AL (DO-41)
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
0.205 (5.2)
0.160 (4.1)
0.107 (2.7)
0.080 (2.0)
DIA.
0.034 (0.86)
0.028 (0.71)
DIA.
Note: Lead diameter is for suffix “E” part numbers
0.026 (0.66)
0.023 (0.58)
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