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
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Very low forward voltage.
Fast recovery time.
Low thermal resistance.
Mechanically rugged.
Both polarities available.
RoHS compliant devices available by adding “e3” suffix.
DO-203AA
(DO-4)
Package
APPLICATIONS / BENEFITS
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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
Symbol
T
J
and T
STG
R
ӨJC
V
RWM
Value
-65 to +175
2.0
50
100
200
300
400
50
100
200
300
400
200
Unit
o
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)
C
C/W
V
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
o
V
RRM
V
I
FSM
Amps
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MECHANICAL and PACKAGING
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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
JEDEC Registered Number
(see
Electrical Characteristics
table)
Polarity
R = Anode to Stud
Blank = Cathode to Stud
R
(e3)
RoHS Compliance
e3 = RoHS compliant
Blank = non-RoHS compliant
Symbol
C
J
I
F(AV)
I
FSM
I
RM
t
rr
V
FM
V
RRM
V
RWM
SYMBOLS & DEFINITIONS
Definition
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
Typical
Junction
Capacitance
C
J
Average
Forward
Current
I
F(AV)
T
C
= 100 ºC
Maximum
Forward
Voltage
V
FM
T
J
= 25
o
C
1.4 V
@
I
FM
= 20 A
(2)
Maximum
Reverse
Current
I
RM
T
J
= 25
o
C
15
µA
@
V
RRM
T
J
= 150
o
C
3 mA
@
V
RRM
Maximum
Reverse
Recovery
Time
t
rr
Type
1N3879(R)
1N3880(R)
1N3881(R)
1N3882(R)
1N3883(R)
115 pF
(1)
6A
200 ns
(3)
NOTES:
1. V
R
= 10 V, f = 1 Mhz, T
J
= 25 ºC.
2. I
FM
= 20 A, T
J
= 25 ºC. Pulse test: pulse width 300
µsec,
duty cycle 2%.
3. I
F
= 1 A, V
R
= 30 A, di/dt = 25 A/µs, T
C
= 55 ºC.
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GRAPHS
Instantaneous Forward Current - Amperes
Instantaneous Forward Voltage – Volts
FIGURE 1
Typical Forward Characteristics
Typical Reverse Current - mA
Reverse Voltage – Volts
FIGURE 2
Typical Reverse Characteristics
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GRAPHS (continued)
Junction Capacitance - pF
Reverse Voltage – Volts
FIGURE 3
Typical Junction Capacitance
Maximum Allowable Case Temperature - ºC
Average Forward Current – Amperes
FIGURE 4
Forward Current Derating
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PACKAGE DIMENSIONS
NOTES:
1. 10-32 UNF3A threads.
2. Full threads within 2 ½ threads.
3. Standard polarity: stud is cathode. Reverse polarity: stud is
anode.
Ltr
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
J
M
N
P
Dimensions
Inches
Millimeters
Min
Max
Min
Max
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.424
.437 10.77 11.10
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.505
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12.82
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.800
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20.32
.422
.453 10.72 11.50
.075
.175
1.90
4.44
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.405
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10.29
.163
.189
4.14
4.80
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.250
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6.35
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.424
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10.77
.020
.065
.510
1.65
.060
-
1.52
-
Notes
1
2
Dia.
Dia.
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