31GF6
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
New Product
Ultrafast Plastic Rectifier
Reverse Voltage 600V
Forward Current 3.0A
Maximum Ratings & Thermal Characteristics
Ratings at 25C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Unit
Maximum repetitive peak reverse voltage
V
RRM
600
V
Maximum RMS voltage
V
RMS
420
V
Maximum DC blocking voltage
V
DC
600
V
Maximum average forward rectified current,
I
F(AV)
3.0
A
0.375" (9.5mm) lead length at T
L
= 110C
Peak forward surge current
8.3ms single half sine-wave superimposed
I
FSM
90
A
on rated load (JEDEC Method) at T
A
= 55C
Typical thermal resistance
(1)
Junction-to-ambient
R
JA
30
C/W
Junction-to-lead
R
JL
8
Operating junction and storage temperature range
T
J
, T
STG
40 to +150
C
Reverse Avalanche Energy (8/20
s surge)
E
AR
10
mJ
Electrical Characteristics
Ratings at 25C ambient temperature unless otherwise specified.
Parameter
Symbol
Value
Unit
Minimum reverse breakdown voltage at 10
A
V
(BR)
600
V
Maximum instantaneous forward voltage at 3.0A
(1)
V
F
1.6
V
Maximum DC reverse current at rated DC blocking voltage
I
R
20
A
Maximum reverse recovery time
at I
F
= 0.5A, I
R
= 1.0A, I
rr
= 0.25A
t
rr
30
ns
Note: (1) Pulse test: 300
s 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:
250C, 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
0.210 (5.3)
0.190 (4.8)
Dia.
0.052 (1.32)
0.048 (1.22)
Dia.
1.0 (25.4)
Min.
0.375 (9.5)
0.285 (7.2)
1.0 (25.4)
Min.
DO-201AD
Document Number 88530
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1
0
1.0
1.5
2.0
2.5
3.0
3.5
0
25
50
75
100
125
150
175
Fig. 1 Maximum Forward Current
Derating Curve
A
verage Forward Rectified Current (A)
Lead Temperature (C)
0.5
P.C.B. Mounted on 3 x 3"
(76.2 x 76.2mm)
Copper Pad Areas
Reverse Voltage (V)
Junction Capacitance (pF)
1
10
100
100
10
1
Fig. 5 Typical Junction Capacitance
T
J
= 25C
f = 1.0 MH
Z
Vsig = 50mVp-p
0
20
40
60
80
100
1
100
10
Fig. 2 Maximum Non-Repetitive Peak
Forward Surge Current
Peak Forward Surge Current (A)
Number of Cycles at 60H
Z
0.2
0.0
0.4
0.6
0.8
1.0
1.2
1.4
1.6
1.8
Instantaneous Forward Voltage (V)
Fig. 3 Typical Forward Volyage
0
20
60
40
100
80
Fig. 4 Typical Reverse Current
Instantaneous Reverse Current (
A)
Percent of Peak Reverse Voltage (%)
0.01
0.1
10
100
1
Instantaneous Forward Current (A)
T
J
= 25
C
T
J
= 100
C
T
J
= 150
C
0.01
0.001
0.1
10
1
100
1,000
2.0
T
J
= 25
C
T
J
= 150
C
T
J
= 100
C
31GF6
Vishay Semiconductors
formerly General Semiconductor
Ratings and
Characteristic Curves
(T
A
= 25C unless otherwise noted)
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