1N3879(R) - 1N3883(R) Available on commercial versions FAST RECOVERY RECTIFIERS DESCRIPTION This 1N3879 - 1N3883 rectifier device is suitable for applications in DC power supplies, inverters, converters, choppers and ultrasonic systems as well as other applications. It can also be used as a free-wheeling diode. It is available in both standard and reverse polarities. Microsemi also offers numerous other products to meet higher and lower power voltage regulation applications. Important: For the latest information, visit our website http://www.microsemi.com. FEATURES * * * * * * DO-203AA (DO-4) Package Very low forward voltage. Fast recovery time. Low thermal resistance. Mechanically rugged. Both polarities available. RoHS compliant devices available by adding "e3" suffix. APPLICATIONS / BENEFITS * * * * 6 amps current rating. Short reverse recovery time. High surge capability. Hermetically sealed. MAXIMUM RATINGS Parameters/Test Conditions Junction and Storage Temperature Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Case Working Peak Reverse Voltage 1N3879(R) 1N3880(R) 1N3881(R) 1N3882(R) 1N3883(R) Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage 1N3879(R) 1N3880(R) 1N3881(R) 1N3882(R) 1N3883(R) Maximum Non-Repetitive Sinusoidal Surge Current (8.3 ms) Symbol Value TJ and TSTG RJC VRWM -65 to +175 2.0 50 100 200 300 400 50 100 200 300 400 200 VRRM IFSM Unit o o C C/W V V Amps MSC - Lawrence 6 Lake Street, Lawrence, MA 01841 Tel: 1-800-446-1158 (978) 620-2600 Fax: (978) 689-0803 MSC - Ireland Gort Road Business Park, Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland Tel: +353 (0) 65 6840044 Fax: +353 (0) 65 6822298 Website: www.microsemi.com T4-LDS-0264, Rev. 1 (120862) (c)2012 Microsemi Corporation Page 1 of 5 1N3879(R) - 1N3883(R) MECHANICAL and PACKAGING * * * * * * CASE: Hermetically sealed metal and glass case body with 10-32 UNF3A threaded stud. TERMINALS: Tin-lead plated or RoHS compliant matte-tin plating on nickel. MARKING: MSC, date code, and symbol. WEIGHT: 5 grams (approximate). Maximum Stud Torque: 10-15 inch pounds. See Package Dimensions on last page. PART NOMENCLATURE 1N3879 R (e3) JEDEC Registered Number (see Electrical Characteristics table) RoHS Compliance e3 = RoHS compliant Blank = non-RoHS compliant Polarity R = Anode to Stud Blank = Cathode to Stud SYMBOLS & DEFINITIONS Definition Symbol CJ IF(AV) IFSM IRM trr VFM VRRM VRWM Junction Capacitance: The junction capacitance in pF at a specified frequency. Average Forward Current: The average forward current dc value, no alternating component. Maximum Forward Surge Current: The forward current, surge peak or rated forward surge current. Maximum Reverse Current: The maximum reverse (leakage) current that will flow at the specified voltage and temperature. Reverse Recovery Time: The time interval between the instant the current passes through zero when changing from the forward direction to the reverse direction and a specified decay point after a peak reverse current occurs. Maximum Forward Voltage: The maximum forward voltage the device will exhibit at a specified current. Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage: The peak reverse voltage including all repetitive transient voltages but excluding all non-repetitive transient voltages. Working Peak Reverse Voltage: The maximum peak voltage that can be applied over the operating temperature range excluding all transient voltages (ref JESD282-B). Also sometimes known as PIV. ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS Type Typical Junction Capacitance CJ 1N3879(R) 1N3880(R) 1N3881(R) 1N3882(R) 1N3883(R) 115 pF (1) Average Forward Current IF(AV) Maximum Forward Voltage VFM TC = 100 C TJ = 25 oC TJ = 25 oC TJ = 150 oC 6A 1.4 V @ IFM = 20 A (2) 15 A @ VRRM 3 mA @ VRRM Maximum Reverse Current IRM Maximum Reverse Recovery Time trr 200 ns (3) NOTES: 1. VR = 10 V, f = 1 Mhz, TJ = 25 C. 2. IFM = 20 A, TJ = 25 C. Pulse test: pulse width 300 sec, duty cycle 2%. 3. IF = 1 A, VR = 30 A, di/dt = 25 A/s, TC = 55 C. T4-LDS-0264, Rev. 1 (120862) (c)2012 Microsemi Corporation Page 2 of 5 1N3879(R) - 1N3883(R) Instantaneous Forward Current - Amperes GRAPHS Instantaneous Forward Voltage - Volts Typical Reverse Current - mA FIGURE 1 Typical Forward Characteristics Reverse Voltage - Volts FIGURE 2 Typical Reverse Characteristics T4-LDS-0264, Rev. 1 (120862) (c)2012 Microsemi Corporation Page 3 of 5 1N3879(R) - 1N3883(R) Junction Capacitance - pF GRAPHS (continued) Reverse Voltage - Volts Maximum Allowable Case Temperature - C FIGURE 3 Typical Junction Capacitance Average Forward Current - Amperes FIGURE 4 Forward Current Derating T4-LDS-0264, Rev. 1 (120862) (c)2012 Microsemi Corporation Page 4 of 5 1N3879(R) - 1N3883(R) PACKAGE DIMENSIONS NOTES: 1. 10-32 UNF3A threads. 2. Full threads within 2 1/2 threads. 3. Standard polarity: stud is cathode. Reverse polarity: stud is anode. T4-LDS-0264, Rev. 1 (120862) (c)2012 Microsemi Corporation Ltr A B C D E F G H J M N P Dimensions Inches Millimeters Min Max Min Max .424 .437 10.77 11.10 .505 12.82 .800 20.32 .422 .453 10.72 11.50 .075 .175 1.90 4.44 .405 10.29 .163 .189 4.14 4.80 .250 6.35 .424 10.77 .020 .065 .510 1.65 .060 1.52 - Notes 1 2 Dia. Dia. Page 5 of 5