1N3879(R) – 1N3883(R)

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commercial
FAST RECOVERY RECTIFIERS
versions

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.

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FEATURES
• Very low forward voltage.
DO-203AA (DO-4)
• Fast recovery time. Package
• 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 Symbol Value Unit

o
Junction and Storage Temperature TJ and TSTG -65 to +175 C
o
Thermal Resistance Junction-to-Case RӨJC 2.0 C/W
Working Peak Reverse Voltage 1N3879(R) VRWM 50 V
1N3880(R) 100
1N3881(R) 200 MSC – Lawrence
1N3882(R) 300 6 Lake Street,
1N3883(R) 400 Lawrence, MA 01841
V Tel: 1-800-446-1158
Repetitive Peak Reverse Voltage 1N3879(R) VRRM 50
(978) 620-2600
1N3880(R) 100 Fax: (978) 689-0803
1N3881(R) 200
1N3882(R) 300 MSC – Ireland
1N3883(R) 400 Gort Road Business Park,
Ennis, Co. Clare, Ireland
Maximum Non-Repetitive Sinusoidal Surge Current IFSM 200 Amps Tel: +353 (0) 65 6840044
(8.3 ms) Fax: +353 (0) 65 6822298

Website:
www.microsemi.com

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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 RoHS Compliance

(see Electrical Characteristics e3 = RoHS compliant
table) Blank = non-RoHS compliant

Polarity
R = Anode to Stud
Blank = Cathode to Stud

SYMBOLS & DEFINITIONS

Symbol Definition
CJ Junction Capacitance: The junction capacitance in pF at a specified frequency.
IF(AV) Average Forward Current: The average forward current dc value, no alternating component.
IFSM 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
IRM
temperature.
Reverse Recovery Time: The time interval between the instant the current passes through zero when changing from
trr
the forward direction to the reverse direction and a specified decay point after a peak reverse current occurs.
VFM 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
VRRM
non-repetitive transient voltages.
Working Peak Reverse Voltage: The maximum peak voltage that can be applied over the operating temperature range
VRWM
excluding all transient voltages (ref JESD282-B). Also sometimes known as PIV.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTICS

Average Maximum Maximum Maximum

Typical Forward Forward Reverse Reverse
Junction Current Voltage Current
Type Recovery
Capacitance IF(AV) VFM IRM Time
CJ
TC = 100 ºC TJ = 25 oC TJ = 25 oC TJ = 150 oC trr

15 µA
1N3879(R)
1N3880(R) 1.4 V 3 mA
(3)
1N3881(R) 115 pF (1) 6A @ @ @ 200 ns
1N3882(R) IFM = 20 A (2) VRRM VRRM
1N3883(R)

NOTES: 1. VR = 10 V, f = 1 Mhz, TJ = 25 ºC.

2. IFM = 20 A, TJ = 25 ºC. Pulse test: pulse width 300 µsec, duty cycle 2%.
3. IF = 1 A, VR = 30 A, di/dt = 25 A/µs, TC = 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: Dimensions
1. 10-32 UNF3A threads. Ltr Inches Millimeters Notes
2. Full threads within 2 ½ threads. Min Max Min Max
3. Standard polarity: stud is cathode. Reverse polarity: stud is A - - - - 1
anode. B .424 .437 10.77 11.10
C - .505 - 12.82
D - .800 - 20.32
E .422 .453 10.72 11.50
F .075 .175 1.90 4.44
G - .405 - 10.29
H .163 .189 4.14 4.80 2
J - .250 - 6.35
M - .424 - 10.77 Dia.
N .020 .065 .510 1.65
P .060 - 1.52 - Dia.

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