1N4942GP thru 1N4948GP
Document Number 88511
19-Sep-05
Vishay General Semiconductor
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DO-204AL (DO-41)
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* Glass-plastic encapsulation
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Patent No. 3,996,602,
brazed-lead assembly
by Patent No. 3,930,306
Glass Passivated Junction Fast Switching Rectifier
Major Ratings and 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
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 seconds
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-002B and JESD22-B102D
E3 suffix for commercial grade, HE3 suffix for high
reliability grade (AEC Q101 qualified)
Polarity: Color band denotes cathode end
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
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1N4942GP thru 1N4948GP
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Electrical Characteristics
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Thermal Characteristics
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Notes:
(1) Thermal resistance from junction to ambient and from junction to lead at 0.375" (9.5 mm) lead length, P.C.B. mounted
Ratings and Characteristics Curves
(TA = 25 °C unless otherwise noted)
Parameter Test condition Symbol 1N4942GP 1N4944GP 1N4946GP 1N4947GP 1N4948GP Unit
Maximum
instantaneous
forward voltage
at 1.0 A VF1.3 V
Maximum DC reverse
current at rated DC
blocking voltage
TA= 25°C
TA= 150 °C
IR1.0
200
µA
Maximum reverse
recovery time
at IF = 0.5 A, IR = 1.0 A,
Irr = 0.25 A
trr 150 250 500 ns
Typical junction
capacitance
at 4.0 V, 1 MHz CJ15 pF
Parameter Symbol 1N4942GP 1N4944GP 1N4946GP 1N4947GP 1N4948GP Unit
Typical thermal resistance (1) RθJA 55 °C/W
Figure 1. Forward Current Derating Curve
Ambient Temperature (°C)
Average Forward Rectified Current (A)
25 50 75 100 125 150 175
0
0.25
0.5
0.75
1.0
0.375" (9.5mm) Lead Length
Resistiveor
Inductive Load
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
TJ = TJ 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
InstantaneousForward Voltage (V)
InstantaneousForward 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
20
Instantaneous Reverse Current (µA)
TJ = 125 °C
TJ = 25 °C
TJ = 75 °C
Figure 5. Typical Junction Capacitance
Figure 6. Typical Transient Thermal Impedance
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
110 100
1
10
30
TJ = 25 °C
f = 1.0 MHz
Vsig = 50mVp-p
t, Pulse Duration (sec.)
Typical Thermal Impedance (°CW)
0.01 0.1 110 100
0.1
1
10
100
0.107 (2.7)
0.080 (2.0)
0.034 (0.86)
0.028 (0.71)
DIA.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
1.0 (25.4)
MIN.
0.205 (5.2)
0.160 (4.1)
DIA.
DO-204AL (DO-41)
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