1N3879 Vishay, 1N3879 Datasheet - Page 5

• Manufacturer Part Number: 1N3879
• Description: DIODE FAST REC 50V 6A DO-4
• Manufacturer: Vishay

Specifications of 1N3879

• Diode Type: Standard
• Voltage - Forward (vf) (max) @ If: 1.4V @ 6A
• Voltage - Dc Reverse (vr) (max): 50V
• Current - Average Rectified (io): 6A
• Current - Reverse Leakage @ Vr: 15µA @ 50V
• Speed: Fast Recovery =< 500ns, > 200mA (Io)
• Reverse Recovery Time (trr): 300ns
• Mounting Type: Chassis, Stud Mount
• Package / Case: DO-203AA, DO-4, Stud
• Repetitive Reverse Voltage Vrrm Max: 50V
• Forward Current If(av): 6A
• Forward Voltage Vf Max: 1.4V
• Reverse Recovery Time Trr Max: 300ns
• Product: Fast Recovery Rectifier
• Configuration: Single
• Reverse Voltage: 50 V
• Forward Voltage Drop: 1.4 V
• Recovery Time: 300 ns
• Forward Continuous Current: 6 A
• Max Surge Current: 90 A
• Reverse Current Ir: 15 uA
• Mounting Style: Through Hole
• Maximum Operating Temperature: + 150 C
• Minimum Operating Temperature: - 65 C
• Lead Free Status / RoHS Status: Lead free / RoHS Compliant
• Capacitance @ Vr, F: -
• Lead Free Status / Rohs Status: Details
• Other names: *1N3879

1N3879(R), 1N3889(R), 6/12/16FL(R) Series
Fast Recovery Diodes
Vishay High Power Products
(Stud Version), 6/12/16 A
Fig. 5 - Current Rating Nomogram (Sinusoidal Waveforms), 1N3879 and 6FL Series
Fig. 6 - Current Rating Nomogram (Rectangular Waveforms), 1N3879 and 6FL Series
Fig. 7 - Current Rating Nomogram (Sinusoidal Waveforms), 1N3889 and 12FL Series
Document Number: 93138
For technical questions, contact: [e-mail]
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Revision: 26-Sep-08
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